According to the data, those who live under the threat of eminent domain consistently live on significantly fewer earnings, with a median income of less than $19,000 compared to more than $23,000 in nearby neighborhoods. Twenty-five percent live at or below poverty, compared to only 16 percent in surrounding communities. Those under eminent domain’s threat have completed less education and are more likely to be racial or ethnic minorities — some 58 percent of the population in threatened areas compared to only 45 percent outside of project areas. (Worcester Telegram, Tuesday)
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The Blight of Eminent Domain by Steven Greenhut