The focus in the Kelo majority on Euclidean-style planning — if a taking where a private party either ends up with the land or is benefited is part of some kind of plan, then it is likely ok — raises the question: how much planning must the condemning agency do before it can take property?
The Michigan Court of Appeals took up that question…
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