Museum could help people learn about the history of medicine and modern diseases.
Category: Land Use
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Proposal for recycling Charity Hospital emphasizes mental health services
How to repurpose the building at no cost to city taxpayers.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
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.
Posted inLand Use, Squandered Heritage
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.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
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.
Posted inSquandered Heritage
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.
Posted inLand Use
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?
Posted inInvestigations, Land Use
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.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
What should we do with Charity Hospital?
Since Hurricane Katrina laid waste to the soaring Art Deco masterpiece, it seems like everyone and her uncle has come forward with a plan for the adaptive reuse of Charity Hospital. And yet eight years later it stands empty. The Lens is soliciting the views of our readers and city leaders.