Private property rights block anti-disaster plans - Bellingham Herald

Private property rights block anti-disaster plans Bellingham Herald Although the plan to build the road had been given the go-ahead as part of a city redevelopment project immediately after World War II, purchasing land for the road ran into many obstacles. At the start of 1995, a 2 1/2-mile section had yet to be ... and more »

Brazilians face evictions over preparations for Olympics, World Cup - Fox News

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Brazilians face evictions over preparations for Olympics, World Cup Fox News "They're destroying our neighborhood for a game," Santos said, standing in the convenience store and bar he runs in the front of his family's house. All across Rio, people are being pushed out of their homes in dozens of communities like Metro to make ... Olympics, World Cup preparation bring evictionsAtlanta Journal Constitution Anger over forced evictions for projects preparing Rio to host Olympic games ...Newser all 283 news articles »

An Aspiring Landlord's Change of Heart - New York Times

An Aspiring Landlord's Change of Heart New York Times Now 27, she is a licensed broker and a property manager. “It's not like every little girl dreams of being a property manager in the South Bronx,” she said. Soon she began to think about buying an investment property of her own. and more »

Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Revitalize Vacant, Foreclosed Homes in Six ... - IGNN (press release)

IGNN (press release)

Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Revitalize Vacant, Foreclosed Homes in Six ... IGNN (press release) “By turning vacant properties into affordable housing, we're assisting existing homeowners, strengthening hard-hit neighborhoods and boosting affordable homeownership options for working families.” Abandoned properties burden communities by creating ... and more »

No Action On Derby Alderman's Dilapidated Property - Valley Independent Sentinel

Valley Independent Sentinel

No Action On Derby Alderman's Dilapidated Property Valley Independent Sentinel No one lives in the house. It has broken windows, an unsafe porch, a roof in disrepair and trash strewn across the yard, according the reports on file in City Hall. The city's blight list is a tool used to clean up neglected or abandoned properties. and more »