MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley


Preservation Action’s Advocacy Week 2026

Advocacy

Preservation Action’s Advocacy Week 2026

PRC Advocacy and Education Director MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley joined the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation on March 4 to meet with …

Overgrown plants cover the exterior of 1208 Second Street, a building located in the Garden District

Advocacy

HDLC denies demolitions in Tremé and the Garden District

At the meeting on Feb. 4, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission denied applications to raze two buildings, both …

An architect's rendering of a hotel proposed for the 600 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.

Advocacy

City Council bucks HDLC, gives OK to controversial hotel planned for Elysian Fields Avenue

The New Orleans City Council has given the green light to a hotel design that the Historic District Landmarks Commission …

A stop-work order posted on a fence at 4854 Camp St.

Advocacy

HDLC approves conceptual design to replace illegally demolished shotgun home

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission on Jan. 7 approved conceptual designs to replace the illegally demolished single shotgun …

An architect's rendering of a hotel proposed for the 600 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.

Advocacy

HDLC asks developers of proposed Elysian Fields Avenue hotel to head back to the drawing board

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission asked the developers behind the contentious proposal to construct a new hotel in …

Sign asking residents to vote yes to demolish Lindy Boggs on Proposition 2 and 3 on November 15th

Advocacy

HDLC approves demolition of Lindy Boggs Medical Center

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission voted Nov. 5 to approve demolition of the Lindy Boggs Medical Center, formerly …

Exterior of colorful home in the Bywater neighborhood

In The News

HDLC Express Lane will make it easier and faster to get permits for simple repairs and projects

It’ll be faster and easier to get a permit from the Historic District Landmarks Commission for some work starting Nov. …

A stop-work order posted on a fence at 4854 Camp St.

Advocacy

HDLC warns of jail time for illegal demolition in Uptown Historic District

On Oct. 17, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission voted unanimously to issue the maximum allowable fine of $25,000 …

Exterior photo of a home at 2105 Third Street.

Advocacy

City Council denies application to demolish neglected Central City house

District B Councilmember Lesli Harris’ comments at the New Orleans City Council meeting on Sept. 25 were spot-on before she …

A stop-work order posted on a fence at 4854 Camp St.

Advocacy

Home in Uptown Historic District is illegally demolished despite City Council vote

The historic house at 4854 Camp St. in the Uptown Historic District is gone — the result of a shocking …

2 men work on installing a new roof in New Orleans

News (other)

Saving historic buildings first line of defense against storms

In the 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans and the people who live here have been described as resilient …

Exterior photo of 715 Louisiana Avenue

Advocacy

HDLC approves demolition of two properties in poor condition

On Sept. 3, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission approved the demolition of two properties deemed to be in …