Difference between revisions of "Manhattanville controversy"
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| − | Columbia plans on expanding into a Manhattanville, a blighted and largely depopulated area northwest of campus. The scandal is over alleged evictions brought on by Columbia's incursions and its | + | Columbia plans on expanding into a Manhattanville, a blighted and largely depopulated area northwest of campus. The scandal is over alleged evictions brought on by Columbia's incursions and its threat to ask the state to use eminent domain to condemn properties in the area. |
The [[Student Coalition on Expansion and Gentrification]] is the main student group against expansion. | The [[Student Coalition on Expansion and Gentrification]] is the main student group against expansion. | ||
[[Category: Scandals]] | [[Category: Scandals]] | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 8 March 2007
Columbia plans on expanding into a Manhattanville, a blighted and largely depopulated area northwest of campus. The scandal is over alleged evictions brought on by Columbia's incursions and its threat to ask the state to use eminent domain to condemn properties in the area.
The Student Coalition on Expansion and Gentrification is the main student group against expansion.
