Summary
In 2006, residents of Blaine Township, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance that prevents people from using non-family owned corporations to engage in land development within the township. The ordinance also recognized that “natural communities and ecosystems possess inalienable and fundamental rights to exist and flourish within Blaine Township.” The ordinance also said all residents of Blaine Township possess a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthy environment.
Involved Organizations
Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2026. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/blaine-township-corporate-land-development-ordinance/.
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