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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.

Curtain is rung down on TV mansion; other structures also approved for demolition

by Karen Gadbois January 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Cyclists and pedestrians to benefit from new Complete Streets program started by city

The combination of horrible roads and a population that relies on bicycles for basic transportation has created a lethal situation, which city officials hope to address with better planning.
by Ariella Cohen December 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

All-but-certain loans and grants aimed at reviving key intersection in Broadmoor

by Ariella Cohen December 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Neighbors prevail as city strips permit from Treme mansion's oversized pool house

by Karen Gadbois December 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Want to have a say in how government works? Two meetings seek suggestions

by Karen Gadbois December 13, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Huge underground drainage project kicks off by clear cutting Claiborne neutral ground

by Karen Gadbois December 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Study of elevated I-10 over Claiborne to get underway; demolition being considered

by Ariella Cohen December 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Scandal-rocked nonprofit continues to collect rent checks, act as landlord

A city-financed non-profit program that many thought was dissolved in 2008 apparently has continued to quietly operate, perhaps to the benefit of one contractor linked to the scandal.
by Karen Gadbois November 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Hey, Mr. Mayor: Looking for a quick half-million?

by Keith Hardie November 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council gets upbeat report on blight, but members frustrated over lack of access

by Karen Gadbois November 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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