Category: In The News


Preservation in Print

French Quarter’s Finest

The new May & Ellis apartment building has revitalized a long dormant stretch of Chartres Street after an impressive historic renovation.

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How will the City Regulate Short Term Rentals?

After a year of examining this issue from every angle the New Orleans City Council will decide on Thursday, October 20, whether to legalize Short Term Rentals and what types of rental listings will be allowed.

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WWL Catches Up with Rebuilding Together in Gentilly

Rebuilding Together New Orleans was excited to kick off this year’s October Build in Gentilly this past weekend with partner Chevron, and local news station WWL was there to cover it.

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October Build 2016 Mobilizes 500 Volunteers

Over the course of the first two weekends of October, Rebuilding Together New Orleans will lead 500 volunteers in the restoration of eight homes and one non-profit center across New Orleans.

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Voice Your Opinion on the Proposed new Historic Districts

On Tuesday, September 27 at 1:30 PM, the City Planning Commission will vote on the proposed new Historic Districts: Parkview, Mid-City, Uptown & Carrollton, and the various levels of review the Historic District Landmarks Commission will have when reviewing proposed changes to properties within them.

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FEMA Recommendation: Build with Flood Damage Resistant Materials

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published a guide on how to Build with Flood Damage Resistant Materials in an effort to protect your property from future flooding.

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Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund Offers Assistance

In the wake of last month’s historic flooding that left many residents and business owners across south Louisiana reeling, the Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund aims to extend a sense of rebirth to small business owners walking a long road to recovery.

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Louisiana Landmarks Society Examines the Similarities Between Havana and New Orleans

In a new exhibit at the Pitot House, the Louisiana Landmarks Society takes a close look at the shared architectural ancestry of New Orleans and Havana.

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City of New Orleans Sheriff’s Sale Includes TJ Semmes Elementary School

A collection of blighted structures including the former TJ Semmes Elementary School will go up for auction at a Sheriff’s Sale …

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Helping Children Cope with Disaster

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has developed a brochure to help children cope with disaster.

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FEMA Doubles National Flood Insurance Program Deadline

Louisiana National Flood Insurance Program policyholders now have 120 days to file a proof-of-loss claim, doubling the standard 60 day period.

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Thank You for Another Wonderful SELLabration!

The 15th annual Great Neighborhood SELLabration will go down in the history books as one of the best, thanks in large part to the amazing work of the chairs, committee, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees.