The Johnston Town Council on Jan. 28 voted to seize by eminent domain 31 acres of undeveloped land where the owners had planned to build affordable housing.
Johnston officials say the land is needed for a new public safety municipal complex for police and fire services and a town hall.
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The property owners filed suit on March 10 in federal court to block the land taking.
State and federal courts have temporarily halted the taking by eminent domain and reverted control of the property back to the owners, pending future court hearings.
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