Uniquely Austin Response to More Eminent Domain near the Convention Center

There’s a possibility eminent domain could be used for expanding the Convention Center. Perhaps maybe plus a whole slew of ther hedge words, eminent domain may be used for a project that includes a new Westin properties hotel on Ceasar Chavez near/linked to the Convention Center.

Naturally landowners and businesses are  opposed to the use of eminent domain, but then the story gets interesting.

The response from the city on whether eminent domain is very nuances, let’s look:

• “explore other possibilities before moving forward with the process [eminent domain].”
• they also stressed compensation to the landowners.

Time will tell if the property remains in private hands and is sold to the hotel or whether eminent domain will be used. Business owners prefer the land staying in private hands.

KXAN