Amenities vs. open space in an ‘urban Eden’ that also invites ‘active use’
Posted inAudio, Schools
Einstein students are being bused to school, but families say there are bumps in the road
Until last week, the charter group handed out public transit vouchers. The school district said that wasn’t good enough.
Posted inLand Use
New Orleans residents sound off on how Airbnb is affecting their lives
The city planning commission is studying the effects of the year-old, short-term rental law.
Posted inSchools
School board approves bid for filters to screen lead from drinking fountains
Installation must begin within six weeks of signing a contract, so it probably will stretch into the summer.
Posted inEnvironment
State announces 10 pilot projects that anticipate worsening storms and loss of coastal lands
Projects range from a boat harbor to mental health services to relocation of an initial seven families
Posted inCriminal Justice
LSU student prevails in court fight with state officials over right to interview Angola inmate
In-person interview sought since 2015 with inmate who claims wrongful conviction in fatal shooting
Posted inSchools
Harney continues to rack up warnings, ranging from physical restraint of a student to inadequate special-ed services
Violations, ranging over issues ranging from physical restraint of a student to failure to provide special-ed services could cost the charter elementary school its charter
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
Blighted Make It Right home to be demolished after standing vacant, half-repaired for two years
The property was the subject of a code-enforcement hearing Tuesday.
Posted inSchools
Orleans Parish school district will run McDonogh 35 next year after rejecting applications from outside groups
The school district wanted to phase out McDonogh 35 and hire a contractor to run the school long-term. But none of the applicants met its standards.
Posted inEvents, Land Use
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