Glossary

glossary

eminent domain: Right of a government agency to take private property for a public purpose. Provided that “just compensation” is paid to the property owner. See: Southside Neighborhood (Greensboro)
enabling law: Law enacted by a state setting forth the legal parameters by which local governments may operate. Source of authority for enacting local ordinances pertaining to things like land banking and preservation.
environmental assessment or impact statement (ea or eis): Document prepared by state or federal agency to establish compliance with obligations under federal or state environmental protection laws to consider impact of proposed actions on the environment, including historic resources.
environmental remediation: The processes of removing contaminants and toxins from media such as soil, groundwater, or sediment for the protection of human health and the environment. The U.S. EPA sets remediation requirements. See: Bethel Center, Museum of Glass International Center for Contemporary Art, GTECH, SouthSide Works, Atlantic Station