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Historic 1935 black-and-white photograph by Walker Evans showing three two-story residences at 226–234 South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, with columned galleries and decorative ironwork, before their demolition for construction of the Claiborne Expressway. Courtesy of the Walker Evans Private Collection, Florence Griswold Museum.

Advocacy

Protect and Strengthen Section 106

On August 27, 2026, the Preservation Resource Center joined an unprecedented coalition of more than 600 Tribal Nations, preservation and …
St. Alphonsus Church in New Orleans’ Irish Channel, a historic brick church with twin towers, a central cross, and ornate architectural details. Photo courtesy of NO HDLC.

Advocacy

St. Alphonsus Church Designated a Local Landmark

St. Alphonsus Church granted local landmark status  The HDLC also advanced the final home of jazz musician Isidore Barbarin for study as a potential local …
Historic 1935 black-and-white photograph by Walker Evans showing three two-story residences at 226–234 South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, with columned galleries and decorative ironwork, before their demolition for construction of the Claiborne Expressway. Courtesy of the Walker Evans Private Collection, Florence Griswold Museum.

Advocacy

Act Now to Protect Section 106: Historic places affected by federal projects under threat!

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) — the only federal agency whose sole mission is promoting the protection of …
Side-by-side comparison of the front façade of a historic Craftsman-style house labeled "2025" and "2026." The 2025 image shows the home with painted porch columns, windows installed, and an occupied entrance. The 2026 image shows the same house during restoration, with stripped porch columns, removed front windows, an open doorway, and construction materials on the porch, documenting progress in the rehabilitation.

Advocacy

A Warning at 700 Webster 

DISTRICT A Councilmember Aimee McCarron championed New Orleans’ historic district regulations in July, filing a motion that would have required the …

Resources

Louisiana Fortify Homes Program: Your Questions, Answered

Can a relatively new roof be upgraded to meet the FORTIFIED standard? How quickly does grant-funded work need to be completed? What …
The upper façade of a historic New Orleans home painted soft pink with white trim and turquoise accents. Decorative brackets and a triangular pediment with a fan motif stand out beneath a dramatic sky filled with textured clouds.

Resources

Why FORTIFIED Roofs Matter for All of New Orleans 

When people hear about FORTIFIED Roof standards, they often think first about individual benefits: a stronger roof, less storm damage and potentially lower insurance costs. …
2 men work on installing a new roof in New Orleans

Resources

Can historic homes have FORTIFIED roofs? Separating myth from fact 

With the Louisiana Fortify Homes lottery open through June 19, New Orleans homeowners are asking a practical question: Could a …
side facade of a craftman bungalow with shades of green paint

Advocacy

Not every demolition starts with a wrecking ball

At its June 3 meeting, the Historic District Landmarks Commission denied renovation plans for the Craftsman-style residence at 2131-2133 Pine …
Ted’s Frostop at 3100 Calhoun St., with its iconic 14-foot-tall root beer mug and brightly colored neon signage

Advocacy

Frostop will not be demolished, but its future remains uncertain

NEW ORLEANS — Ted’s Frostop is safe from demolition under the current proposal — but its long-term future remains uncertain. …
Vintage Frostop drive-in restaurant at dusk, illuminated by neon signs advertising burgers and root beer.

Advocacy

Ted’s Frostop isn’t saved yet — but the demolition plan just hit a major roadblock 

Plans to demolish Ted’s Frostop hit a major roadblock on May 18, when Tulane University announced it would pause its potential involvement in a proposed student-housing redevelopment at South Claiborne Avenue …
Bright yellow corner building in New Orleans with dark red trim, boarded windows, and extensive graffiti covering the exterior walls and doors.

Advocacy

HDLC fines owner after unpermitted roof work at Marigny building

New Orleans HDLC On May 6, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission issued a $6,000 fine to the owner …
Architectural rendering of the planned Omni New Orleans Hotel, combining a tall modern glass tower with brick façades at street level, landscaped public space, pedestrians, and traffic along the surrounding downtown streets.

Advocacy

HDLC considers designs for proposed Omni hotel in Warehouse District

CBD HDLC At the May 6 meeting of the Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission, the Atlanta-based architecture firm …