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  • Oakland's "Revitalization" Plan

    08/04/2005 10:41:54 AM PDT · by .cnI redruM · 7 replies · 668+ views
    RealClearPolitics.Com ^ | Thursday, August 04, 2005 | By Debra Saunders
    On July 1, Oakland took possession of two properties that housed two viable businesses -- Revelli Tires and Autohouse, which provided the livelihoods of John Revelli and Tony Fung -- by eminent domain so that a private developer can build apartments in the redevelopment zone. On Aug. 1, Oakland took possession of a parking lot about one block away -- on which owner Alex Hahn says he wants to build housing -- so that Sears can relocate its Auto Center on that lot. If you had to re-read the above paragraph, it is because this story makes no sense. Oakland,...