ASU files eminent domain lawsuit to take historic Phoenix home
ASU files an eminent domain lawsuit to acquire the historic Louis Emerson House in Phoenix for its new medical school campus, despite homeowner resistance.Summary
ASU has filed an eminent domain lawsuit to acquire the historic Louis Emerson House in Phoenix, a property dating to 1902 and significant to the city's history, in order to build its new medical school campus. The homeowner, Robert Long, and resident Barry Schwartz have rejected multiple offers from ASU, including $190,000 and $999,000, citing the home's irreplaceable historical value. Long and Schwartz emphasize that the house represents a critical link to Phoenix's origins and are actively resisting the takeover through legal and public efforts, including a petition. The Arizona Board of Regents has directed ASU to continue negotiations, but the homeowners remain steadfast in their opposition, arguing that preserving the past is essential for the city's future.
(Source：Fox 10 Phoenix)