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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.

Bienville

by Karen Gadbois July 27, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

"Dead House Walking"

by Karen Gadbois July 22, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

604 Delery {Holy Cross}

by Karen Gadbois July 21, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1606 N. Broad St

by Karen Gadbois July 20, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

120 Portage Place {Gentilly}

by Karen Gadbois July 20, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

5820 Clara {Uptown}

by Karen Gadbois July 20, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

3129 State Street Drive

by Karen Gadbois July 20, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

221-23 N. Bernadotte St. {Mid City}

by Karen Gadbois July 20, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

2212 S. Claiborne / Gallo Theater Demolished

by Laureen Lentz July 17, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

2327 Spain St. {8th Ward}

by Laureen Lentz July 17, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

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