Exploring the Effects of Eminent Domain on Property with GIS

The government has the right to take private land for public utilization, and in such instances, they must pay the owner for it. Estimating the worth of the property can be a complex process, which is where GIS (Geographic Information System) is valuable and can be utilized to assess the impact of eminent domain on property value.

Using GIS Technology for Eminent Domain

The government possesses the legal capacity to take private property for social benefit known as eminent domain. Even though the owner is to be compensated, it can be difficult to ascertain the worth of the property due to its location, zoning, and the prevailing market patterns. To better evaluate the effect that eminent domain has on property value, GIS can be utilized.

GIS is a helpful technology that is used for collecting, examining, and managing geospatial data. It can be used to generate maps and inspect the spatial connections between objects. Concerning eminent domain, GIS is capable of assessing the influence of the proposed project on the area nearby. This can be beneficial in deciding how much the property is worth and the compensation to be granted to the landowner.

Bell Carrington Price & Gregg’s Eminent Domain Practice

The Bell Carrington Price & Gregg Law Firm is a law firm focused on property rights. The attorneys in the firm, such as Michael Gault, are dedicated to defending the rights of landowners. Gault has a substantial amount of expertise in eminent domain proceedings and has used GIS to investigate the effects of proposed projects on the neighborhood in numerous cases. Bell Carrington Price & Gregg utilizes an onsite GIS developer to analyze and create images of affected properties giving attorneys and landowners a better idea of property impact.