Kelo vs New London In 2005, a landmark ruling made by the US Supreme Court shook the entire nation. In its ruling, the Supreme Court ordained that the City of New London, Connecticut holds the power to condemn the 15 properties and use it for the economic development for Fort Trumbull and adjoining area. The case arose in the context of condemnation by the city of New London, Connecticut, of privately owned real property, so that it could be used as part of a "comprehensive redevelopment plan." After the Court's decision, the city allowed a private developer to proceed with its plans; however, the developer was unable to obtain financing and abandoned the project, and the contested land remained an undeveloped empty lot in 2019. The city of New London was facing a sharp economic decline. To revive the economy, the New London Development Corporation (NLDC) was given charge of coming up with a development plan. According to that plan, the property owners of the area had to part their houses so that NLDC builds there office spaces, houses, and facilities for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. The Supreme Court has decided that NLDC has the right to do that. Only years later it became clear that the plan has failed. All that Susette Kelo got was a couple of apologies from the lawyers.
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