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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.

Offensive sidewalk under seige by City Hall

by Karen Gadbois December 2, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

When is a public meeting not public?

by Karen Gadbois December 2, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

The vacant lot collection

by Karen Gadbois November 29, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

What get's squandered.

by Karen Gadbois November 26, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Your one minute is up..tommorows news today..

by Karen Gadbois November 24, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Lower Mid City has one minute to speak

by Karen Gadbois November 24, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Po Boy Festival

by Karen Gadbois November 22, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

One saved..

by Karen Gadbois November 20, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

…not with a bang but a whimper

by Karen Gadbois November 18, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

NCDC Agenda November 17 2008

by Karen Gadbois November 15, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

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