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At some point you likely also need eminent domain (with a fair-ish system for compensating people whom it affects). Somehow we are really good at eminent domain
by oconnore 10y ago
At some point you likely also need eminent domain (with a fair-ish system for compensating people whom it affects). Somehow we are really good at eminent domain for building highways, but not skyscrapers or trains.
- TulliusCicero 10y agoI don't think you really need eminent domain for skyscrapers. Economics + property taxes generally provide sufficient incentive.
- ArkyBeagle 10y agoWe were completely awesome at eminent domain for trains. They just sort of went out of style. And the logistics revolution has made train freight more competitive than ever. The cost of air travel ( modulo whatever you suffer at the hands of the TSA ) is so low that trains almost have to be a custom travel experience to complete.
- Agustus 10y agoEminent domain can only be used in cases of public use. Skyscrapers not being built by government functions are never a good idea. So, you cannot use eminent domain for developer acquisition. Trains do not get a lot of eminent domain help, instead their is a lot of work to build within existing right of ways.