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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.

Temporary jail cells costing more than $11 million to build

Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s temporary jail will cost over $11 million, The Lens has learned.
by Matt Davis September 29, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

HRI and C.J. Peete developer chosen for Iberville work

by Ariella Cohen September 29, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Some support temporary jail; others want work stopped

Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s decision to move ahead with construction of 400 temporary jail beds before a working group meets to examine the jail expansion has divided the group and drawn criticism from City Council President Arnie Fielkow.
by Matt Davis September 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff building 400 jail beds before working group meets

by Matt Davis September 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu says a redeveloped Iberville could be “one of the greatest neighborhoods”

by Ariella Cohen September 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Consultants at first questioned “urgent” tag of new hospital

by Ariella Cohen September 16, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

HANO closes applications to redevelop Iberville complex

by Ariella Cohen September 13, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

At K+5, recovery plan becoming clearer; Lens maps mayor-backed projects

by Ariella Cohen August 26, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City posts contracts for Joe Brown, riverfront park work

by Karen Gadbois August 24, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Katrina shorthand fatigue

by Mark Moseley August 18, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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