[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] One of a handful of pancake house locations in the Greater Boston area is going to be torn down to make room for new development. According to a source, IHOP in Quincy is slated for demolition, with a Patriot Ledger article saying that the city is acquiring the Parkingway eatery by eminent domain…
I was told we can’t build transit because we’d have to take private property via eminent domain, what gives?
I’ve never been to Massachusetts and hate IHOP, but eminent domain troubles me. It ought to be used rarely, and only for projects that undeniably build a better community.
A frickin’ parking garage does not merit taking by eminent domain.
I’ve never been to Massachusetts and hate IHOP, but eminent domain troubles me. It ought to be used rarely, and only for projects that undeniably build a better community.
A frickin’ parking garage does not merit taking by eminent domain.
I think it should be more straightforward for transit projects
For an improved streetcar or rapid transit line, absolutely use eminent domain.