Category: Advocacy


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 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 …

The HDLC voted to approve the demolition of the former Lindy Boggs Medical Center in Mid-City.

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 …

Juliette Hotard leads a team working to restore her family tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2.

Save Our Cemeteries

While top of mind this time of year, tending to tombs is a year-round process

As a lead conservator for Bayou Preservation, Juliette Hotard restores paintings, masonry, stone and more across the city.  This work …

A stop-work order 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 …

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 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 …

New Orleans City Hall

Advocacy

Where Candidates for Mayor and City Council Stand on Historic Preservation, Blight Reduction and More 

By Danny Monteverde and MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley Voters will head to the polls Saturday, Oct. 11, to elect a new mayor …

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 …

Work at 509 Exposition Boulevard.

Advocacy

Fine issued for unapproved work at home in Uptown Historic District 

On Aug. 15, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission approved the retention of demolition work at 509 Exposition Blvd. …