Landrieu asks state for $100 million to put City Hall, civil courts at Charity
Civil judges would rather build at Duncan Plaza. If that doesn't work, they're seeking another site downtown.
Category: 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.
Renovated Charity Hospital could be home for social services, medical museum
Museum could help people learn about the history of medicine and modern diseases.
Proposal for recycling Charity Hospital emphasizes mental health services
How to repurpose the building at no cost to city taxpayers.
A clear need for mental-health facilities presents an obvious use for Charity
This is the second in a series of reader commentaries that seek solutions for remaking the downtown landmark.
Treme house demolished illegally by nonprofit that scored federal dollars to renovate it
Providence Community Housing lacked a demolition permit as it reduced a vintage house to a stack of timbers, saying the structure was too far gone.
Move now to turn Charity into City Hall, and work on finding other tenants from there
This opinion article was written in response to The Lens' request for ideas on how best to reuse Charity Hospital.
Judge accuses Landrieu of hardball tactics in fight over new home for civil court
At heart of squabble: construction money — the judges have it; Landrieu wants it.
Uptown property comes into compliance with zoning code after years of defiance
A front yard illegally paved to make a parking pad was remedied as the property owner eyed the real estate market.
A share in condo sales looms as point of contention in deal to redevelop World Trade Center
The city is beginning its negotiations with Gatehouse Capital over how much the developer will pay for its lease on the former World Trade Center building. One thing that could influence the negotiations: Gatehouse could turn apartments into condos after five years, which could bring in $135 million. Will the city angle for a cut of condo sales?
Poor communication between state, city preceded demolition of house during repair
A state employee told the city that Kim James hadn't gotten one grant, but didn't note that she had gotten another.
