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Evan McKenzie on the rise of private urban governance and the law of homeowner and condominium associations. Contact me at ecmlaw@gmail.com


Thursday, July 09, 2020

U.S. town creates local currency to boost coronavirus relief

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U.S. town creates local currency to boost coronavirus relief "Tucked away under lock and key in a former railroad depot turned small-t...
Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Real-estate developers refuse to change communities' plantation names

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Real-estate developers refuse to change communities' plantation names "Volusia and Flagler counties are home to several “plantatio...
Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Inside the luxury nuclear bunker protecting the mega-rich from the apocalypse - CNET

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Inside the luxury nuclear bunker protecting the mega-rich from the apocalypse - CNET "A volcanic-ash scrubber, a decontamination room,...
Monday, June 29, 2020

St. Louis couple pulls firearms on protesters cutting through their private street - CNN

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St. Louis couple pulls firearms on protesters cutting through their private street - CNN The private streets associations of St. Louis are ...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The £450 BILLION yacht: Concept for 200-yard-long mega-catamaran with a built in HARBOUR | Daily Mail Online

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The £450 BILLION yacht: Concept for 200-yard-long mega-catamaran with a built in HARBOUR | Daily Mail Online As wealth inequality explodes ...

The arsenal in the hands of Wisconsin’s police - Wisconsin Examiner

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The arsenal in the hands of Wisconsin’s police - Wisconsin Examiner "[T]the 1033 Program has given Wisconsin law enforcement nearly 2,...
Saturday, June 20, 2020

The Pandemic is Making the Suburbs Even More Appealing - The Atlantic

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The Pandemic is Making the Suburbs Even More Appealing - The Atlantic "T he pandemic will improve  suburban life, perhaps in lasting w...
Friday, June 19, 2020

How Racist Clauses in Housing Deeds Divided America | realtor.com®

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How Racist Clauses in Housing Deeds Divided America | realtor.com® "It's had a disastrous impact on African Americans," says ...

Westchester County Family Says They Were Unfairly Targeted After Being Forced To Take Down Banner With MLK Quote – CBS New York

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Westchester County Family Says They Were Unfairly Targeted After Being Forced To Take Down Banner With MLK Quote – CBS New York "The b...
Thursday, June 18, 2020

Coronavirus update: People flee cities to live in suburbs

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Coronavirus update: People flee cities to live in suburbs "If millennials once piled into the cities, fueling downtown renewal and gr...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

How Racist Clauses in Housing Deeds Divided America | realtor.com®

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How Racist Clauses in Housing Deeds Divided America | realtor.com® Detailed article on race restrictive covenants and the disastrous effect...
Monday, June 15, 2020

Tempers boil over as Democrats square off with Trump supporters at golf cart rally - Villages-News.com

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Tempers boil over as Democrats square off with Trump supporters at golf cart rally - Villages-News.com The Villages is a gigantic retiremen...

Luxury real estate demand surges in Aspen, Park City | Fox Business

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Luxury real estate demand surges in Aspen, Park City | Fox Business " “People have realized that you can work from home,” he said. “An...
Friday, June 12, 2020

ACTHA - Current Legislation

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ACTHA - Current Legislation Illinois legislation for 2019-2020.

Illinois Articles – Community Associations Network

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Illinois Articles – Community Associations Network Associations in the Chicago area are trying to figure out how to handle many issues aris...
Tuesday, June 09, 2020

‘What Are We Going To Have Left In Our Community?’ Aldermen React with Panic, Sorrow to Unrest | Chicago News | WTTW

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‘What Are We Going To Have Left In Our Community?’ Aldermen React with Panic, Sorrow to Unrest | Chicago News | WTTW This phone conference ...

As U.S. Cities Crumble, Demand For Rural And Suburban Properties Is Soaring – End Of The American Dream

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As U.S. Cities Crumble, Demand For Rural And Suburban Properties Is Soaring – End Of The American Dream " The COVID-19 pandemic, a his...
Thursday, June 04, 2020

A spectre is haunting the West – the spectre of authoritarian capitalism | openDemocracy

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A spectre is haunting the West – the spectre of authoritarian capitalism | openDemocracy
Thursday, May 28, 2020

Which U.S. cities will best weather the pandemic? | Nuveen

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Which U.S. cities will best weather the pandemic? | Nuveen "Markets with a large exposure to newer non-cyclical industries such as inf...

The Future is Public | Transnational Institute

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The Future is Public | Transnational Institute "Resistance to privatisation has turned into a powerful force for change. (Re)municipal...
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I am a professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Nothing contained in this blog represents the opinions of UIC or John Marshall, and nothing you see here is legal advice. You can reach me at ecmlaw@gmail.com
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