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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 …
PRC paint book Marigny and Bywater and 7th Ward on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune)

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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

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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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …
Iconic spinning Root Beer mug sign at Ted's Frostop on Calhoun

Advocacy

Appeal filed after HDLC denies demolition of Ted’s Frostop

RCR Claiborne Venture III LLC, owned by the Robért family of Robért Fresh Market, has filed to appeal the New …
Ted’s Frostop at 3100 Calhoun St., with its iconic 14-foot-tall root beer mug and brightly colored neon signage

Advocacy

HDLC denies Frostop demolition

On Wednesday April 8, 2026, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission unanimously denied the demolition of Ted’s Frostop at …
Exterior Photograph of the building at 1534 St. Louis St in Storyville, painted with a sign for the “French Quarter Food Mart”

Advocacy

Demolition avoided for Storyville Landmark, but building needs immediate attention

A significant part of New Orleans history was saved on April 8 when the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission …
Ted’s Frostop at 3100 Calhoun St., with its iconic 14-foot-tall root beer mug and brightly colored neon signage

Advocacy

Iconic mid-century diner Ted’s Frostop threatened with demolition

Sign the petition asking the HDLC to deny the demolition of Ted’s Frostop at https://tinyurl.com/yjjxcvab Ted’s Frostop at 3100 Calhoun …