Council temporarily bans new short-term rentals as it rewrites regulations
The vote comes after a federal appeals court decision gutted the city’s short-term rental law.
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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.
Grain elevator tax deal could cost St. John Parish more than $200 million over 30 years, analysis finds
Greenfield Louisiana inked a deal that allows it to pay a flat fee in lieu of taxes for decades.
New cruise trips in River Parishes, touted as economic boon, not happening anytime soon
Officials said at a recent event that ships would be landing within weeks. But no one has applied for permits to build a dock.
Rep. Troy Carter on the fate of New Orleans’ Claiborne Expressway
A talk with the congressman about the future of that troubled urban highway.
New Orleans finalizing legal contract for Gordon Plaza relocation
Contract sent to Sher Garner firm for completion, despite objections from some City Council members.
Corps of Engineers scrutinizing report grain elevator company submitted for grain elevator construction site in St. John
Groups opposed to the project say construction could damage what they say is a historically significant site, possibly containing graves of enslaved people from nearby plantations.
City Council approves $35 million for Gordon Plaza residents’ relocation
The remaining residents of the subdivision have been fighting for relocation funding for years.
Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation no longer maintaining, paying taxes on remaining properties
The foundation owes nearly $15,000 in back taxes and unpaid fines. But that number may be even larger when taking 2022 taxes into account.
Despite ongoing opposition and proposed zoning changes, city still looking for contractors to redesign Municipal Auditorium as new City Hall
Over the summer, Mayor Cantrell met with a group opposed to the plan, telling them to come up with their own ideas for how to use the building. The group has been working on it but has not heard from city officials since July.
‘Doubles-to-Dorms’: Another threat to New Orleans neighborhoods
The City Council should carefully consider zoning law changes to avoid irreversibly damaging historic neighborhoods.
