The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. expanded the concept of constitutionally allowable takings of private property for public use under eminent domain to include takings for commercial developments that benefit the community.
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of building development and a regulatory process. It is a designed grouping of both varied and compatible land uses, such as housing, recreational, and commercial centers, all within one contained development.
