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City seeks to demolish blighted circa-1896 camelback

The staff of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission has recommended denial of an application from the New Orleans …

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National Park Service provides two Save America’s Treasures grants in Louisiana

Longue Vue House and Gardens and Louisiana State University will receive preservation grants through the Save America’s Treasures program, according …

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Should preservation requirements be fast-tracked for housing, climate change and other issues?

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has released a proposal to simplify and fast-track historic preservation requirements for federal projects …

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Repairs made at historic Buddy Bolden House

The historic Buddy Bolden house at 2309 First St. appears watertight after years of neglect. Windows and doors are secured …

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Site of Up Stairs Lounge fire designated a local landmark

At the July 10 Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission meeting, the commission unanimously voted to designate the former …

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City of New Orleans launches phase 2 of Healthy Homes Rental Registry

The second phase of the City of New Orleans’ Healthy Homes Rental Registry Program, for owners of rental properties with …

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HDLC Denies Demolition of former Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school

At the Historic District Landmarks Commission meeting on June 5, the application to demolish the former Our Lady of Lourdes …

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Walker Percy’s former home to be studied for local landmark status, plus other HDLC updates

At the meeting on May 1, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) voted unanimously to study the former …

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New designs presented for proposed Warehouse District hotel

The Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission approved conceptual designs for the 30,000-square-foot hotel proposed for the vacant lot …

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Controversial bill threatens short-term rental regulations in New Orleans

House Bill 591, one of the two problematic bills introduced to the Louisiana Legislature by State Rep. Rodney Lyons (District …

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St. Alphonsus nominated for landmark status

St. Alphonsus Church has moved one step closer to being designated a local landmark. On April 3, the New Orleans …

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Advocacy Update: HB 625 and HB 591

District 87 State Rep. Rodney Lyons has introduced two problematic and overreaching bills to the Louisiana Legislature that would seriously …