Access – the ability to get to one’s property from a public road – is a vital part of property ownership and often impacted by the actions of government. If access is restricted or completely eliminated, that loss can have a significant, negative impact on the value of the land. On April 17, 2014, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a decision in City of Phoenix v. Garretson that could open the door for many landowners to receive compensation when a government action results in loss of access to a public street.