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Greenery over growing the home at 2328 Annunciation

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HDLC denies city demolition of 2328 Annunciation St.

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission has denied the New Orleans Code Enforcement Department’s application to demolish a circa-1896 …

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What are New Orleans’ most endangered sites? Louisiana Landmarks Society lists the New Orleans 9

The Louisiana Landmarks Society’s 2024 New Orleans’ Nine Most Endangered Sites list touches nearly every corner of the city, focusing …
Greenery over growing the home at 2328 Annunciation

Advocacy

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 …
Exterior of Longue Vue House and Gardens

Advocacy

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 …

Advocacy

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 …
Exterior back photo of the Buddy Bolden House

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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 …
Exterior of 135-141 Chartres St., the former site of the Up Stairs Lounge

Advocacy

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 …
Exterior of a home included in the Healthy Homes Rental Registry

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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 …
Front door of former Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school building

Advocacy

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 …
Exterior of 1820 Milan St.

Advocacy

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 …
Proposal for Warehouse District Hotel

Advocacy

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 …

Advocacy

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 …