Chapter 15 Links

·         World Bank: Urban Property rights in Peru http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riw_DzSos0s and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYFNOM9zmVI.

·         Against Smart Growth: Will the status quo lead to the problems that smart growth proponents warn about? What empirical evidence do they give? What role should government have in managing local growth policies?

o        JLF's Michael Sanera discusses smart growth fallacies. “Michael Sanera, research director and local government analyst for the John Locke Foundation, outlines some flaws in the "smart growth" policies pursued by N.C. local governments” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzvJaOWcp5g.

 

o        JLF's Michael Sanera discusses Camden County 'smart growth'. “Michael Sanera, John Locke Foundation research director and local government analyst, outlines problems linked to Camden County's proposed "smart growth" plan” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYt_e0ScPEc.

 

o        JLF's Michael Sanera discusses Camden 'smart growth' again. “Michael Sanera, John Locke Foundation research director and local government analyst, explains the Locke Foundation's role in convincing Camden County commissioners to rethink "smart growth" policies” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8qLnSYtSDc.

 

·         Pro smart growth. Will the benefits that smart growth proponents promise be most effectively and efficiently provided by their solutions? What empirical evidence do they give? If government is involved, what is the market failure that it is correcting?

 

o        Sprawling From Grace, Driven To Madness “This feature length documentary explores the ravages of American suburban sprawl, what America has lost as a result, and the perils we will face if we don't change the way we build our cities going forward. Featured in this film are, Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, Famed Urban Designer Peter Calthorpe, and Author of the Long Emergency James Howard Kunstler.” (2:26 minute advertisement for documentary) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3vz1i5DyN4.

o        Tapeworks Inc Retail Benefits Video. An example of an experienced video producer skilled in producing videos that illustrate smart growth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmhZpM3FmDg.

Eminent domain: Many videos are on YouTube for jurisdictions across the country. You might try searching “eminent domain” plus the name of your city or state for news briefs. Some of the shorter ones:

·         Tell Gov. Corzine to Stop Eminent Domain Abuse in NJ! “Eminent domain is being used by Harrison, NJ to strip Manny and Fran Amaral of their family business.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL7Ei6gAzTE.

·         Let Ratner Rule! Prospect Heights Action Carolers. “Bruce Ratner wants Pataki to give him Prospect Heights for Christmas. Sing along with the Prospect Heights Action Carolers to help stop him. Featuring Chris Owens.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=difO8Emwjio.

·         CN8 Discusses eminent domain in Ardmore, PA. “CN8 talks about Eminent Domain in Ardmore, PA and the recent visit from Congressman Gerlach and Congressman Sensenbrenner.”  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVpkCs_0toQ.

·         Eminent Domain Interview - KTLA Nov. 2006. Interview of an owner whose property is being acquired by eminent domain for a redevelopment project, and the attorney for the redevelopment agency. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXO6FTBosr0.

·         Eminent Domain. This is a dayturn story about an eminent domain issue in Blackwater, MO.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE-TqoyL0j0.

·         Eminent Domain - VA Sen. Ken Cuccinelli. Virginia State Senator Ken Cuccinelli presents SB 2954. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra82DdsbTts.

·         Eminent Domain on the Ballot in NH. WMUR report on Question #1 . . . eminent domain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCFhUyod2gw.