Eminent domain fight takes ironic turn

New London, Conn. (WTNH) - People living in the Fort Trumbull neighborhood of New London lost their homes to eminent domain. Now there's word that their houses may be replaced with more houses.

Construction may soon be starting in Fort Trumbull, but it won't be the commercial development first proposed in 2001. It is a proposal for 80 townhouses.

Michael Cristofaro lost his home to eminent domain and brought his fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

"They killed a neighborhood, that's what they did, just to create a new neighborhood that meets their standards. That's a shame," he said.

As part of Cristofaro's agreement with the city, he gets first dibs on any new housing.

"That is what we wanted. We wanted to remain in Fort Trumbull," he said.