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The Use Of Eminent Domain For Economic Development In Baltimore, Maryland: Ten Years After Kelo, Elva E. Tillman Apr 2016

The Use Of Eminent Domain For Economic Development In Baltimore, Maryland: Ten Years After Kelo, Elva E. Tillman

Maryland Law Review

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Exciting Changes In Central Baltimore: Examining The Homewood Community Partners Initiative, Gillian Rathbone-Webber Jan 2016

Exciting Changes In Central Baltimore: Examining The Homewood Community Partners Initiative, Gillian Rathbone-Webber

University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development

The Homewood Community Partners Initiative (HCPI) is one of the newest waves of development based in Baltimore.1 HCPI has a different approach to development than other economic development plans in Baltimore and, in comparison to some failed attempts in other areas of the City, it seems to be working. Baltimore has long suffered from blight, high rates of vacant buildings, and high crime. There have been many previous attempts to address and repair those issues with only some success. HCPI is attempting to mitigate all those issues by way of a community development agenda and a five-part plan.2 While the …


Baltimore's Monumental Question: Can The Heightened Social Conscience Against The Confederacy Rewrite The Constitutional Right To Due Process?, Blake Alderman Jan 2016

Baltimore's Monumental Question: Can The Heightened Social Conscience Against The Confederacy Rewrite The Constitutional Right To Due Process?, Blake Alderman

University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development

Monuments are preserved in order to remember, educate the public on, and acknowledge the monuments’ historical significance. Maryland’s monuments are designated by two authorities: the Board of the Maryland Historical Trust and smaller municipal commissions.1 The Board examines local monuments to be submitted to the national registry, whereas the smaller commissions are appointed and operate to preserve local Baltimore monuments.2 On June 30, 2015, Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced the creation of a Special Commission to review all Baltimore City Confederate historical monuments.3

The Commission’s appointment stems from a recently heightened national awareness of racism embedded in government culture. …


"Zoning" In On Maryland's Nascent Marijuana Industry, Matthew Mccomas Jan 2016

"Zoning" In On Maryland's Nascent Marijuana Industry, Matthew Mccomas

University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development

Is green the new gold?1 Last year, the marijuana industry pulled in a whopping $2.4 billion.2 To put it in perspective that’s about 74% more than it did the year before.3 As of today, four states (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana.4 But, more so, 23 states have decriminalized medical marijuana, including the State of Maryland in 2013.5

One of the most frequent legal issues in states with medical or recreational marijuana industries concerns where to locate marijuana distribution and production facilities.6 In Maryland, new law states that local municipalities shall determine …