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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.

Kids win a round in fight to keep Cabrini from going to the dogs

Gentrifiers have been fighting tooth and claw to split playing field in half.
by Jon Kemp March 21, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Here’s our latest map of Airbnb applications in New Orleans

Under a law that goes into effect next month, all short-term rentals must be registered with the city.
by Charles Maldonado March 20, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Here’s a map of everyone in New Orleans who has applied so far for a license to rent their home on Airbnb

The city is taking applications now. It will start enforcing the new rules on April 1.
by Charles Maldonado March 16, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Two options for Gentilly Terrace building: French-immersion school or program for students with behavioral problems

The neighborhood association is pushing for Audubon Charter School, which wants to open a second location.
by Marta Jewson March 8, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Whole-house rentals got you down? Get hip to ‘creative disruption’!

Maybe an absentee landlord will let me rent my former home on weekdays.
by C.W. Cannon October 30, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Media focus on violent protests ignores the notably peaceful ones

Pondering the recent Take 'Em Down NOLA march to Jackson Square
by The Rev. William Barnwell October 27, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Short-term rental vote deals a blow to neighborhoods — and citizen engagement

Absentee landlords and whole house Airbnb rentals hollow out communities.
by Dana Eness October 25, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Calling on a higher power to save a jazz landmark: Buddy Bolden’s home

Owned by Greater St. Stephen, the crumbling Bolden home lacks even a plaque.
by John McCusker October 9, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Whole-home short-term rentals: quick cash, long-term damage to the city

A landlord calls for banning a rental option that would increase his cash flow.
by Matt Davis June 13, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Neighbors fight plans to turn former Sacred Heart gym into apartments

Foes cite gym's architectural significance and traffic impact on nearby public school.
by Lili LeGardeur June 10, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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