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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.
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.
HRI and C.J. Peete developer chosen for Iberville work
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.
Sheriff building 400 jail beds before working group meets
Landrieu says a redeveloped Iberville could be “one of the greatest neighborhoods”
Consultants at first questioned “urgent” tag of new hospital
HANO closes applications to redevelop Iberville complex
