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Tag: Blight

City cites 13 properties for blight again after The Lens finds trash-strewn lots and dilapidated houses

by Charles MaldonadoSeptember 5, 2014December 4, 2019

One of them is a community center near Washington and Broad that has languished for two years.

In parts of New Orleans, eyesores remain on city’s list of fixed-up properties

by Charles MaldonadoJune 24, 2014November 7, 2019

Mission accomplished: Landrieu administration promises one thing on blight, delivers another

by Charles MaldonadoApril 22, 2014November 7, 2019

Live chat: How well has the Landrieu administration dealt with blight in New Orleans?

by Steve MyersApril 22, 2014November 7, 2019

Poor communication between state, city preceded demolition of house during repair

by Karen GadboisOctober 14, 2013November 7, 2019

Family’s long journey home after Katrina ends when city bulldozes house

by Karen GadboisAugust 29, 2013November 7, 2019

Would-be bidder miffed as NORA snatches 7th Ward property from the auction block

by Karen GadboisMarch 8, 2012November 7, 2019

Council gets upbeat report on blight, but members frustrated over lack of access

by Karen GadboisNovember 14, 2011November 7, 2019

Gung ho for demolition: FEMA pays, but neighborhoods lose

by The EditorsAugust 31, 2011November 7, 2019

City blight blitz is overlooking key allies: owners trying to rebuild

by The EditorsJune 30, 2011November 7, 2019

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