The best way to understand why we have our standard eminent domain laws and procedures may be to learn through a good story.
Houston attorney Bobby Debelak of the law firm McDowell Hetherington joins Infrastructure Junkies to tell the story of Robert Moses, who amassed incredible power despite never being elected to a public office. Morris utilized eminent domain to accomplish some of the most amazing infrastructure projects in New York. During his amazing reign, virtually all of the City, State and Federal infrastructure spending in New York flowed through Moses. Hear more about his amazing rise to power, projects and controversial legacy.
This episode is graciously sponsored by Blackbird Right of Way, LLC, experts in the Uniform Relocation Act available for projects throughout the United States.
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