Case Study: Kelo V. City Of New London
Kelo v. City of New London
125 S.Ct. 2655 (U.S. Sup. Ct. 2009)
Facts: In 1998, the city of New London, Connecticut, authorized a $3.5 million bond issue in support of plans initiated by the New London Development Corporation (NLDC). This decision followed a state designation of the area as a “distressed municipality” and the closing of a US Naval facility, which employed over 15,000 people. The NLDC plans proposed the development of about 90 acres of land in the Fort Trumbull area of New London. The proposed developments would utilize the 32 acres on which the naval base had been situated, as well as more than 115 privately owned properties. The proposition included plans for 80 new residencies as well as a substantial commercial district
125 S.Ct. 2655 (U.S. Sup. Ct. 2009)
Facts: In 1998, the city of New London, Connecticut, authorized a $3.5 million bond issue in support of plans initiated by the New London Development Corporation (NLDC). This decision followed a state designation of the area as a “distressed municipality” and the closing of a US Naval facility, which employed over 15,000 people. The NLDC plans proposed the development of about 90 acres of land in the Fort Trumbull area of New London. The proposed developments would utilize the 32 acres on which the naval base had been situated, as well as more than 115 privately owned properties. The proposition included plans for 80 new residencies as well as a substantial commercial district