The Block | 5 fl | U/C

[mpd618]

I really don't think that the ability to develop the land as a full block (as opposed to, say, two parcels on either side of the objector) is anywhere close to the level of "public benefit" required for expropriation.

This. Honestly, I'm much more interested in changing the zoning rules so even one property can be usefully redeveloped than on enforcing consolidation by any means.