The Power of Eminent Domain - Sharswood Neighborhood Transformation

THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN

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The Transformation of Sharswood-BlumbergIn North Philadelphia

What is eminent domain?

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Eminent domain gives the government power to take private

properties from homeowners.

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From 1992 to 2007, Philadelphia used eminent domain to take more than 4000 properties.

Source: Private Property and Public Power

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Today, Philadelphia Housing Authority is acquiring 1300+ properties

in the Sharswood neighborhood of North Philadelphia.

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Sharswood-Blumberg Neighborhood Transformation

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Philadelphia Housing Authority received a $500,000 grant from Choice Neighborhoods

Initiative to revitalize Sharswood-Blumberg.

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Source: SharswoodBlumberg.com

Sharswood-Blumberg, North PhiladelphiaHome to approximately 4000 – 45% of which are children

high crime rates high poverty rates high unemployment rates child abuse and drug abuse

CITY SHARSWOODPoverty rate 26.3% 52.5%Unemployment rate 8.4% 80%Vacancies 13% 36%Homicide per 1k people .15 5.5

Source: SharswoodBlumberg.com

The Neighborhood Transformation Plan promises to:

revitalize the neighborhood offer affordable housing create more jobs and better schools

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Do you own property in or around Sharswood?

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Have you received an eminent domain notice from the city?

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You may be entitled to compensation for your home, land or commercial property.

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We do not recommend you navigate the eminent domain process alone. Speak with an attorney before you negotiate the value of your home.

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I'm Glenn A Brown, DMD, founder of Real World Law, PC.

I represent homeowners, businesses and landowners in eminent domain, condemnation and real estate litigation matters.

I’ve offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware -- serving communities in and around Upper Darby and Wilmington.

You will need help securing the fair market value of your property, and I can help you. Let’s talk. (610) 734-0750

Glenn A Brown, DMD, Esq.PA EMINENT DOMAIN LAWYER

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