Explain what eminent domain and the takings clause are. What other cases can you find of eminent domain? What is the significance of public use and public purpose? What were the arguments made by both sides in the Kelo case? How did the supreme court rule on this case? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? How did many states react?

Part 2: What could the city have done differently in planning this redevelopment that might have had a different outcome? Could they have avoided the Kelo lawsuit and the delay in development? This is your chance to have a conversation with your group to discuss this important case.