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Day: October 28, 2010

Non-profit unable to honor commitment turning blight into low-income housing

Galilee Housing Initiative and Community Development Corporation has failed to renovate even one of the more than 70 properties given to it by the city.
by Karen Gadbois October 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Council and Landrieu spar over city’s role in luring business

City Council leaders gave a cool reception Wednesday to Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s plan to finance an economic development office within City Hall as well as the new Nola Business Alliance, a separate nonprofit entity funded with a mix of public and private dollars to generate jobs and investment in New Orleans.
by Ariella Cohen October 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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