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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.

Animal House where pledges were scalded is targeted by Tulane for cop substation

by Karen Gadbois March 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Looking to buy a Road Home house at auction? What if it’s one you already own?

by Karen Gadbois March 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Copter man wants to add aviation school beside contested Gert Town helipad

by Karen Gadbois February 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

It’s a bird, it’s a copter, it’s a zoning violation! City vows to cite Gert Town helipad

by Karen Gadbois February 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Rock 'n' Bowl demolitions are put on hold

by Karen Gadbois February 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Rock 'n Bowl seeks tear-down permits

by Karen Gadbois February 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Recovery projects are progressing, but half are not yet under construction

by Ariella Cohen February 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Transplanted medplex houses in need of life support

by Karen Gadbois February 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite 8 deaths in abandoned warehouse, city has done little new to fight vagrancy

by Ariella Cohen February 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Ghost schools haunt New Orleans neighborhoods

Five years after the Orleans Parish School Board shut down dozens of hurricane-damaged public schools, New Orleans residents continue to live alongside the wreckage.
by Ariella Cohen February 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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