Overview In this follow-up to its October 2003 report Runaway Discretion, BGR sets forth proposed charter amendments to reform planning and land use decision making in New Orleans.
Overview BGR offers detailed suggestions for enhancing citizen participation on the Bring New Orleans Back Commission’s planning process. This report is the first installment of a web-based seri
Overview Runaway Discretion: Land Use Decision Making in New Orleans reveals deep flaws in New Orleans’ land use decision making process, its approach to zoning, and its interaction with businesses
The Opportunity The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR), the leading public policy research organization in New Orleans area, seeks a Business and Operations Manager to handle the finance, HR, board
Is there a public policy or governmental issue that you believe is important to the New Orleans area? The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) requests your ideas for potential research reports and e
Today the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) announced its 2023 Annual Luncheon speaker, Dr. Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations and Senior Counselor, Centerview Partner
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday (May 25) approved a city spending plan for more than $120 million — almost all of which comes from federal COVID pandemic relief funds. The money is going to
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research presented a webinar, entitled “Designing City Governments for Success.” This event featured two national experts on municipal forms of government
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Bureau of Governmental Research will host a free lunchtime webinar, titled “Designing City Governments for Success,” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 CST.
The New Orleans City Council is set to vote Thursday (May 25) on a plan to spend tens of millions in city surplus dollars on city vehicles, affordable housing and assorted other projects as well as th