The concept of public use in historic preservation has evolved, with both positive and negative outcomes. Laws like eminent domain have been misused, while preservation efforts remain crucial. Each case must be carefully reviewed, balancing public interests, historic value, and development needs to ensure preservation without exploitation.
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Public Use Versus Eminent Domain
The concept of public use, while initially a great concept, has deteriorated to bureaucratic debacles. Progressive thought, especially from the 1920s has inadvertently provided governments (local, state and federal) with powers that can be manipulated for the good or the detriment of the people these laws were written to help. It is dependent upon theContinue reading “Public Use Versus Eminent Domain”
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