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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.

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

8828 Stroelitz {Hollygrove}

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

2529 Charbonnet St. {Lower Ninth Ward}

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

3216-18 Second Street

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

1633-35 Benton St. {Lower Ninth Ward}

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

1817 S. Dupre {Broadmoor} HCDRC

by Karen Gadbois December 30, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2838 Fourth St. {11th Ward} Central City

by Laureen Lentz December 29, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

209 N.Carrollton Ave {Mid City} HCDRC

by Karen Gadbois December 29, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

Palm, Stroelitz,and Cambronne Street {Hollygrove Carrollton}

by Karen Gadbois December 28, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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