Establishing that the property will be used for a public purpose is one of the critical factors of acquiring property through the power of eminent domain.  When a piece of property is obtained for public use, it means the property will benefit the public through a variety of purposes, including: Roads Parks Pipelines Railroads Schools Governmental buildings Airports Hospitals If your property is taken under the power of eminent domain or the threat of condemnation and is not used for a public benefit, you may have certain remedies under the law.