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*DENIED [6-0] based on the fair condition and architectural significance* Oct 9 Meeting Results *RESULT: Denied* In spite of the water depth in this part of town the house looks like it weathered the last year pretty well. Owner Mike Keller has applied to demolish this shotgun double residence to be replaced with a vacant […]

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 City Council Chambers, City Hall Algiers Point 216 Olivier Street Appeal of ARC recommendations regarding the installation of louvered metal shutters at all openings. Owner/applicant, Kermit Maronge. Bywater 623-26 Gallier Street Appeal for a no action taken on the proposal for the retention […]

*Regarding these buildings proposed for demolition that FEMA, in consultation with SHPO, has found eligible for the National Register, FEMA is requesting the aid of the public in identifying alternatives to demolition. Any member of the public who has specific practical information on feasible alternatives to demolition for any of these buildings is encouraged to […]

This is another FEMA proposed “demolition”:http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/fema106/readnotice.asp?NoticeID=19 They are looking for public comment. Address: 3612 Banks St Owner: Philip Page Tax Bill: 105301708 Property Description: Sq 712 Lot 18 Banks 30 8X108 ** Planning District: Mid-City Flood Zone: A4 Damage Assessment Estimated Flood Depth: 6.5 Flood Duration (days): 14 Damage Report: 62.65%

Uptown/Jefferson City 5323 Pitt St. De La Salle High School has applied to demolish Peck Hall, formerly known as Gilbert Academy, to be replaced with a vacant lot. The building dates to 1911 and is the ole remaining building from Gilbert Academy’s New Orleans campus. *RESULT: DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 4* *The matter is deferred until […]

Sunday afternoon a friend and I rode around town looking at properties slated for Demolition. when we drove around a corner and saw this we both screamed. I am not kidding.

This nice-looking bungalow was approved for demolition in the 9/25 meeting of HCDRC. Will be replaced by a vacant lot. See pics below (Sept. 9 posting). Between the Aug 25 and Sept 25 meetings, I count 38 homes approved for demolition by HCDRC, including 20 shotguns, 16 single-family detached homes, 1 duplex and 1 boarding […]

*APPROVED [5-2] based on hurricane-damaged condition. Touro Hospital shall install decorative metal fence in the front of the lot and wooden fence on the side and rear.* *APPROVED WITH A REQUEST FOR IRON FENCING ACROSS THE CHESTNUT SIDE* Hard to believe this will be torn down. Uptown/Touro- Bouligny 3505-11 Chestnut St. Owner Touro Infirmary has […]

Behind the Court House, across from the Falstaff Brewery

Could private business do a better job of managing city services? Some cities are finding out. See this article in “USA Today”:http://www.knowledgeplex.org/news/197996.html. In the case of Sandy Springs, GA (population 100,000): “A Colorado-based engineering firm, CH2M Hill, oversees all but the police and fire departments. The company focuses on raising revenues by rigorously enforcing building […]