You noted that it was always the case that the Saha's may have been forced to sell. I do not see that as always being the case. That is, the Saha's (at a great expense) were able to resist the local government for several years- mainly because their was some question as to whether the proposed project (a municipal golf course) was deemed necessary for the good of the public. But with this new ruling, it would seem that what was once in question is now more than ample reason to force someone to sell their land and so, if the local government wished to act, they could now force the Saha's to sell without a fight.
Yes, there is no doubt that I've been asleep. I appreciate your insight.
Being primarily a local issue in most cases, the local community has a great deal of control. Public hearings, sympathetic representatives in the city or county, legal challenges, all can delay or stop any development or zoning meaasure. We have had these controls all along, but not a lot of citizens show up for public meetings. There will be more interest for a while at city council meetings.