MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley

Advocacy

Hotel design proposed for former Dixie Metal Works Warehouse District site

Preliminary designs for a 30,000-square-foot townhouse-style hotel have been proposed for the vacant lot that formerly contained the Dixie Machine …

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PRC advocates on Capitol Hill for federal preservation funding and policies

On March 6, PRC Public Policy Research Director and Advocacy Coordinator MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley joined the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation …

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HDLC staff proposes new solar panel guidelines

A proposed rules update would allow the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s staff to approve more applications for solar …

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Judge upholds rules for short-term rentals

Last week, U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle ruled almost entirely in favor of the City of New Orleans, allowing stricter …

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HDLC meeting updates: solar panels, landmark nominations and other preservation efforts

Representatives from the solar power industry recently met with the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) staff to discuss …

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Council to vote on Tchoupitoulas demolitions

New Orleans City Council member Joe Giarrusso will move to allow the demolition of three, two-family houses on Tchoupitoulas Street, …

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State addresses VCC’s concerns about Madame John’s Legacy repairs

There is reason to be optimistic about the future of Madame John’s Legacy, the state museum and National Historic Landmark, …

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Tchoupitoulas Street demolitions deferred 

photo by Dee Allen The proposed demolitions of three, two-family houses on Tchoupitoulas Street have been deferred to the New …

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HDLC to get additional inspector

The New Orleans and Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission will be able to hire an additional staff inspector, …

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City of New Orleans implements Healthy Homes Rental Registry Program

The first phase of the City of New Orleans’ Healthy Homes Rental Registry Program went into effect on January 1, …

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Owner asks City Council to allow demolition of Tchoupitoulas doubles

The proposed demolitions of three, two-family houses on Tchoupitoulas Street are headed to the New Orleans City Council on appeal, …

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Storyville building recommended for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places

On Dec. 7, Louisiana’s National Register Review Committee recommended that Joe Victor’s Saloon at 1534 St. Louis St. in Tremé …