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The department says the city’s zoning laws require businesses to close their doors and windows during live performances, meaning outdoor shows are not allowed. The planning commission and Music and Culture Coalition question this interpretation.
The company is pushing a new rate plan with a PR campaign, called “Path to Progress.”
Money will be used for repairs in eastern New Orleans.
Organization’s analysis says built-in profits, debt payments could add up to $240 million to $280 million. Entergy New Orleans disputes the figures, but does not offer specifics.
Some advocates worry that prospectors will use the nearly four-month gap between today’s vote and when the new rules go into effect to skirt restrictions on commercial permits.
HR&A study urged the council against affordable unit requirements and strict limits on commercial short-term rentals.
At first meeting of council taxing committee, Cantrell officials explain options for raising additional infrastructure funds.
Under Cantrell’s infrastructure deal, 25 percent of revenues will go to the city’s private tourism promotion group, leading some council members to call for controls on how the money will be spent. Affordable housing advocates worry about a dedicated city revenue stream tied to the STR market.
The New Orleans City Council utility committee on Wednesday advanced a plan for Entergy New Orleans to add 90 megawatts of solar energy to its portfolio.
“This has been a really drawn-out process that started all the way back in 2016,” Councilwoman and utility chair Helena Moreno said. “The council has had to come in multiple times to push Entergy to make all of this work and get to where we are today.”
Council plan calls for a new solar plant in eastern New Orleans, solar purchases from outside the city. The coalition’s plan aims to get the city to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040.
