Manhattanville controversy
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.
Support of the plan
forthcoming
Objections to the plan
- The exapansion would considerably change the character of the neighborhood
- The exapansion would require residents in the neighborhood to relocate
- The expansion would eliminate several business operating in the area
- The University has indicated it would use eminent domain if necessary
