Category: Advocacy

Advocacy

HDLC endorses new National Register listings, denies house elevations in Parkview

At its May 3 meeting, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission gave its blessing to placing Lincoln Beach and …

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Call to action: Help save the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

In the past 20 years, Louisiana’s State Historic Tax Credit program has been a huge economic engine, helping to rehabilitate …

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Holy Aid and Comfort Church in New Orleans named to national 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list

The 143-year-old home of Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church of Eternal Life, formerly known as Perseverance Benevolent and Mutual …

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City Council approves demolition of Mercy Hall and renovation of mid-century building at Loyola campus Uptown

Changes are coming to Loyola University uptown. On March 23, the New Orleans City Council signed off on the demolition …

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New Orleans City Council votes March 23 on short-term rentals

On Thursday, March 23, the New Orleans City Council will vote on new rules for short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, …

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Historic Structures Report ordered for Madame John’s Legacy

On Monday, March 13, the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors commissioned a Historic Structures Report for Madame John’s Legacy, …

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Plaza Tower nominated for city landmark status

The long-beleaguered Plaza Tower at 1001 Howard Ave. moved one step closer to becoming a New Orleans city landmark on …

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Proposed Julia Row hotel conversion rejected by City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 on Tuesday (Feb. 28) to deny the owners of 604 …

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Work halted on Madame John’s Legacy while consultant inspects building

While thousands are flocking to New Orleans for Carnival festivities, Laurence Wilson and his team from MCWB Architects are visiting …

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General Laundry building designated city landmark, fines issued for unpermitted demolitions, and other updates from recent HDLC meeting

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission on Wednesday (Feb. 1) designated the General Laundry Cleaners and Dyers building as …

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New rules for short-term rentals endorsed by New Orleans Planning Commission

Image: map of current, active STR licenses in Orleans Parish, image courtesy of nola.gov The New Orleans City Planning Commission …

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Changes could soon come to short-term rental regulations in New Orleans

Image: map of current, active STR licenses in Orleans Parish, image courtesy of nola.gov Tomorrow, the New Orleans City Planning …