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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.

3036 Banks Street Mid City

by Karen Gadbois October 9, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3612 Banks Street

by Karen Gadbois October 9, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

"Saved to Serve" 5323 Pitt Street Uptown

by Karen Gadbois October 4, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

And Then There is This…

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

2413 Nashville approved for demo, too

by J Stratton September 27, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3505-11 Chestnut St.

by Karen Gadbois September 24, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

All Fall Down

by Karen Gadbois September 24, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

Privatize City Hall?

by J Stratton September 22, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

Iraqistan 500, Louisiana 14

by J Stratton September 22, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

Restoration Economy

by J Stratton September 21, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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