ok you're right, my bad. lets keep that status quo and just take poor folks inner city land and blow it up for redevelopment. as usual slashdot posts are one sided, this article fails to mention that this particular fight has been going on for years and the ONLY reason it has lasted this long is the deep pockects of these particular home owners.
"Generally, property is taken only in the context of an overall economic development project that will provide significant benefits to a neighborhood. This usually involves public hearings or some other type of public process. In addition, the Constitution's Just Compensation requirement ensures that cities treat property owners fairly, as do state and federal laws that govern the use and limits of eminent domain. And the media demands that we be accountable."
CT does not currently have a law that restricts this taking.