I'm not going to argue that addressing the needs of the residents of these mobile homes parks won't be a tremendous challenge. Like the "temporary" buildings of World War II, these temporary land uses have become permanent. Many of the residents have homes that cannot be relocated and no or limited funds to try and relocate themselves. Fortunately, the Glenwood Refinement Plan is a 20 year plan that is likely to be accomplished in more like 50 years. Many of the current residents may never have to see the challenge, although undoubtedly some will. Both Springfield and the State continue to try to develop a workable solution, even though many residents do not want any solution other than doing nothing.

One point I need to correct, however. the Kelo case did exactly the opposite of what you say: it prohibited governments (local, state, or federal) from condemning private property for the purpose of transferring it, by sale or otherwise, to a developer for economic development purposes.