Land Use & Zoning
An Oklahoma city's 'urban renewal' or 'redevelopment' authority can use eminent domain to:
AOnly take single-family homes for new housing
BAcquire and assemble blighted properties for redevelopment projects serving a public purpose, with just compensation to displaced property owners✓ Correct
CTake property without any compensation
DOnly redevelop downtown commercial areas
Explanation
Urban renewal authorities can use eminent domain to acquire blighted properties for redevelopment. The property owner must receive just compensation. The public purpose requirement means the redevelopment must benefit the broader community, not just private developers.
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