A new book by Stephen Greenhut about the way cities are using eminent
domain ("Abuse of Power: How the government misuses eminent domain") has some
interesting implications for the historic designation debate in this community
and throughout Philadelphia. The two concepts are very closely
Aren't they usually trying to TAKE old buildings, and REPLACE them with new superstructures? I think the threat of eminent domain is a reason to have a historic district in place, as a preventative measure.
I'm sure you're more familiar than I am with the casino property built around one
