D.C. Strip Mall Owners Sue Development Company

The National Capital Revitalization Corp. is being sued by the owners of the Skyland Shopping Center to prevent redevelopment of the property.

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July 15, 2005, 5:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"The corporation, charged with bringing economic rebirth to struggling parts of the city, has signed deals to buy about five acres of the 18-acre site and is negotiating to purchase nearly two acres more. But owners of other parcels have vowed to fight the NCRC's attempt to take over their land and in some cases have already sued to prevent it."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

Read the full story: D.C. Court Is Urged to Force Property Sale

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in The Washington Post

Community / Economic Development District of Columbia

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