Humphrey v. Newburyport Redevelopment Authority

In 1971 the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority (Authority) invited proposals from developers for the rehabilitation of certain properties located within an urban renewal project in Newburyport. The plaintiffs submitted a proposal to the Authority for the redevelopment of a parcel of land (Parcel 11) within the project. In October, 1971, the Authority designated the plaintiffs as the developer of Parcel 11 and authorized its executive director to negotiate with the plaintiffs concerning "detailed architectural plans, disposition agreement, deeds of conveyance and any other documents as may be…