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by gowld 2193 days ago
Yes it can.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelo_v._City_of_New_London

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Wow this is unbelievable. Thanks for the link.

"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." However, the private developer was unable to obtain financing and abandoned the redevelopment project, leaving the land as an _undeveloped empty lot._"