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Kathy Lynn Honaker, Algiers Growth District

Kathy Lynn Honaker, Government Director, Algiers Growth District — The Algiers Mardi Gras Pageant honored Kathy Lynn Honaker with the Distinguished Neighborhood Service Award at its Annual Scholarship Gala on June 28, recognizing her a long time of management in…

New Orleans Metropolis Council approves River District housing tax incentive

KEY TAKEAWAYS: New Orleans Metropolis Council accredited a 40-year PILOT tax incentive for the $100 million, 220-unit Rivana Flats challenge. The mixed-income growth will provide inexpensive and workforce housing for households incomes 20% to 80% of space median revenue. The…

Louisiana music museum secures River District lease

KEY TAKEAWAYS: LMHE finalized a lease for greater than two acres within the River District close to the Conference Heart. The $171.5 million undertaking contains immersive reveals, reside music venues and cultural programming. Museum leaders are pursuing $80 million in…

French Quarter district approves $250K drone funding

KEY TAKEAWAYS: $250,000 accredited to develop New Orleans police drone program Upgrades intention to chop response instances to below two minutes No facial recognition; deployments require command approval 2026 finances rises to about $4.44 million after modification   The French…

The Barnett debuts refreshed look in New Orleans Warehouse District

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Former Ace Lodge New Orleans reopens as The Barnett with main redesign. 234 rooms and suites up to date with fashionable facilities and regionally impressed décor. Rooftop Excessive 5 bar, music venue Good Measure, and new eating places…

Fee Completed: Backyard District residence tops weekly luxurious gross sales record

These houses characterize the highest gross sales for the week of September 28-October 4. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Backyard District residence inbuilt 1870 sells for $2.05 million. Covington’s Tchefuncta Estates residence sells for $1.589 million. French Quarter penthouse at 917 Conti sells…

Fee Completed: John Goodman’s Backyard District house sells for $4M

These houses characterize the highest gross sales for the week of September 21-27. KEY TAKEAWAYS: John Goodman‘s 175-year-old Backyard District house bought for $4M. The Italianate-Greek Revival property options 4 bedrooms and a saltwater pool. Goodman purchased the house from…

Fee Completed: Metairie, French Quarter & Backyard District properties promote for over $2.2M

These properties symbolize the highest gross sales for the week of September 14-20. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 108 Mulberry Drive, Metairie, tops the listing at $2.35M 1211 Royal St., French Quarter townhouse, offered for $2.257M 2915 Chestnut St., Backyard District Italianate-Greek Revival…

On the Market: Luxurious houses on the market within the Backyard District

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Two historic Backyard District mansions listed after many years  2220 Saint Charles Ave. doubles as luxurious marriage ceremony venue  2915 Chestnut St. Italianate-Greek Revival priced at $2.5M  Uncommon fashionable dwelling at 2809 Prytania St. listed for $2.395M The…

District A candidates deal with leases, crime and flooding points

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The evening started asking every candidate in the event that they assist strict rules on short-term rental properties. All three that attended say protecting a good leash on this enterprise is a should, with candidate Robert Murrell…