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Bermuda grass is a cheap way to resist erosion — but it may not be enough

Alternatives include porous mats that hold soils in place while allowing grass to grow — at an added cost of more than $350 million. Layering the whole system with concrete is another costly option.
by Bob Marshall November 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Financial separation of New Orleans’ civil, criminal courts must end

It's time to deal with financing of the courts while city leaders discuss Charity Hospital and a new courthouse.
by Calvin Johnson November 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Garbage in, garbage out: ‘Grand vision’ for French Market junks tradition

Does a cleaned-up French Market affirm or betray its storied past?
by C.W. Cannon November 5, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff board looking to improve communications

Board holds retreat, looks for ways to gather data from the school.
by Della Hasselle November 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Again, 911 call center says operators are too busy answering NOPD detail calls

Also during budget hearings, council questions management of new Crescent Park.
by Jessica Williams November 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Talk of reusing Charity Hospital building is familiar to preservationists

Study showed the building could've been rehabbed for a modern hospital for less than it cost to build the new one.
by Sandra Stokes and Walter Gallas November 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans looks to auction off 2,100 city-owned properties

The city could bring in $10 million by selling them.
by Karen Gadbois November 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu asks state for $100 million to put City Hall, civil courts at Charity

Civil judges would rather build at Duncan Plaza. If that doesn't work, they're seeking another site downtown.
by Tyler Bridges November 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Renovated Charity Hospital could be home for social services, medical museum

Museum could help people learn about the history of medicine and modern diseases.
by Marianne Maumus November 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Consultant says Gusman can shave $5 million off annual cost of jail consent decree

The sheriff would have to cut the inmate population.
by Bob Marshall October 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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