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.


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

Source: Private Property and Public Power


Today, Philadelphia Housing Authority is acquiring 1300+ properties

in the Sharswood neighborhood of North Philadelphia.


Sharswood-Blumberg Neighborhood Transformation


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

Initiative to revitalize Sharswood-Blumberg.


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


Do you own property in or around Sharswood?


Have you received an eminent domain notice from the city?


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


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


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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