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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.

Unreviewed Demolition

by Karen Gadbois November 14, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

City budgets money for destruction of lower Mid City

by Karen Gadbois November 12, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

the story of one house that is the story of many…

by Karen Gadbois November 6, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Obama on Preservation and Demolition

by Karen Gadbois November 5, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter Change Amendment

by Karen Gadbois November 3, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Don't forget to Vote

by Karen Gadbois November 3, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Sister Gertrude Morgan

by Karen Gadbois November 3, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Why we give up

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

Does New Orleans need A Master Plan?

by Karen Gadbois November 1, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

NCDC Agenda Nov 3

by Karen Gadbois October 31, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

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