A major freeway is to be constructed through the back of a subdivision, and the city is taking the homes located in the area by eminent domain. The landowners claim their property should be valued as well?located commercial property, and the city claims it should be valued as residence property. Discuss the propriety of the taking and the amount of compensation that the homeowners should be paid

?The taking is for a public purpose and proper. The homeowners should be compensated for their loss, which is the loss of a residence. The commercial valuation is not a proper basis for compensation.