Advocacy

$1.7 trillion federal spending bill includes wins for preservation

Congress entered 2023 gridlocked, with House Republicans in the throes of internecine rivalry as they voted for a new Speaker …

Advocacy

HDLC issues stiff fine for unpermitted demolition

Header image: 2220 Broadway St. Deploying a new, stiffer penalty structure for the first time, the New Orleans Historic District …

Advocacy

PRC opposes the removal of landmark status on home

At its first meeting of 2023, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission will consider an owner’s request to de-list …

Advocacy

Former Civil War hospital site, long demolished, denied landmark status by HDLC

At the Dec. 7 meeting of the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC), the commissioners debated whether 914 Dante …

Advocacy

Council overturns VCC, allows gallery on 440 Bourbon St.

The New Orleans City Council will allow the owners of 440 Bourbon St. to add a gallery to the historic …

Advocacy

Controversial renovation in the Marigny stalls

At two consecutive meetings, the New Orleans City Council declined to act on a request by the owners of the …

Advocacy

HDLC designates two new city landmarks

The home of acclaimed jazz trumpeter “Doc” Paulin in Central City and the original location of Chris Steak House, later …

Preservation in Print

Historic theater renovation spurs revitalization of Baronne Street

This story appeared in the November issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …

Preservation in Print

Small businesses and historic renovations revive Baronne Street’s commercial corridor

This story appeared in the November issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …

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PRC opposes rooftop addition at 502 Frenchmen

The New Orleans Historic District Landmark Commission Design Guidelines, approved by the City Council, specifically prohibit rooftop additions to buildings …

Advocacy

State Senate candidates share their views on laws that affect District 5’s neighborhoods and residents

Senate District 5 election is Nov. 8   On Nov. 8, two sitting members of Louisiana’s House of Representatives will compete …

Preservation in Print

A restored Greek Revival landmark meets the needs of a modern family

This story appeared in the October issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …