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Land Use

Reporting on how land, space, and development shape the future of New Orleans. This category examines zoning decisions, neighborhood planning, environmental impact, and the balance between growth and preservation—highlighting who benefits, who’s affected, and what’s at stake.

1724-26 Nunez Street {Algiers}

by Karen Gadbois January 2, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1724-26 Nunez Street {Algiers}

by Karen Gadbois January 2, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1936-38 Benton St. {Lower Ninth Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

515 Alabo St. {Lower Ninth Ward} Holy Cross

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2336 Washington Ave. {11th Ward} Central City

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2760 Canal St. {4th Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

4106 Canal St. {3rd Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

723 S. Gayoso Street {MidCity}

by Karen Gadbois December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3321 N. Rocheblave St. {Ninth Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

1820-22 France Street

by Karen Gadbois December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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