July 2011

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Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance now available online

By admin on July 28, 2011

Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that a draft of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is now available for review on the City’s web site

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July 21 City Council Meeting Summary

By admin on July 22, 2011

Continue reading for a full summary of this week’s City Council meeting.

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Council adopts ordinance authorizing the redistricting of City Council Districts

By admin on July 22, 2011

The Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the redistricting of City Council Districts. The ordinance and map will be submitted to the Department of Justice for pre-clearance.

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July 21 Council Meeting Agenda

By admin on July 20, 2011

Tomorrow, July 21, 2011, the New Orleans City Council will have a Regular Council Meeting. It will be held at 10am in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street.

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AEDF celebrates 20 years of economic leadership

By admin on July 18, 2011

Rodrick Miller, President and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance said, “The story unfolding in Algiers is an exciting one…”

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Mayor Landrieu kicks off FEMA-financed demolitions of Katrina-damaged property

By admin on July 13, 2011

Council President Clarkson said, “Blight eradication is vital for the reduction of crime and the restoration of safer neighborhoods. Furthermore, the return of FEMA funding for the demolition of blighted property will greatly advance our City’s forward momentum.”

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Obama Administration chooses New Orleans for “Strong Cities, Strong Communities” initiative.

By admin on July 11, 2011

Customized pilot program will support local development and growth.

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Gov. Bobby Jindal signs tax credit extension for Saenger Theatre, other historic buildings

By admin on July 11, 2011

Standing in the iconic Saenger Theatre, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a pair of bills that extend tax credits for the restoration of certain historic structures, including the Canal Street performance venue.

Posted in Arts and Culture, City Government, Economic Development, Events, Featured, News, Photo Galleries | Tagged economic development, French Quarter, Performing Arts, Saenger Theatre, Tax Credits, Visual Arts | Leave a response

City Council July 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Summary

By admin on July 8, 2011

Council President Clarkson said, “We are grateful to Senator Heitmeier for his leadership to create a public-private partnership that, to date, has garnered an additional $137 million in healthcare funds with no cost to the citizens.”

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Algiers Neighborhood Organizations hold Crime Forum

By admin on July 5, 2011

District “C” Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer hosted a Crime and Blight Forum with the Algiers Neighborhood Presidents Council, Algiers Economic Development Foundation, and Delgado Community College.

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