The Breakdown: Housing advocates split on Orleans Parish Proposition 1
NEW ORLEANS — In your Ballot Box Breakdown: Orleans Parish voters will decide on three propositions this weekend intended...
New Orleans council dismissed a housing board member. Critics call it ‘political retribution’
Sparking accusations of revenge politics, the New Orleans City Council has removed a prominent housing advocate from an advisory...
Why are affordable housing advocates divided on a $45 million bond dedicated to housing?
On Nov. 15, New Orleans voters will decide whether to approve three bond propositions, which together could provide an infusion...
How would New Orleans mayoral candidates ease housing costs, combat population loss?
Property insurance costs have homeowners on the brink of foreclosure. Lots slated for new rental housing sit empty as...
Good government group wants guidelines for New Orleans’ public housing money
A government watchdog group has issued guidance that it says City Hall and its partners must follow before dispersing...
BGR Offers Recommendations on New Orleans Housing Trust Fund Administration
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) sent a letter to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and members of...
BGR and HousingNOLA Clash Over New Orleans Housing Trust Fund Management
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 18, 2024) — Yesterday, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) sent a five-page letter to Mayor...
New Orleans voters OK measures on workers’ rights, affordable housing
New Orleans voters on Tuesday (Nov. 5) approved two new amendments to the city’s charter: one that will add...
New Orleans voters approve affordable housing trust fund
New Orleans is poised to see a massive influx of taxpayer funding for local affordable housing projects after voters...
Here’s how New Orleans, Jefferson Parish voted on ballot measures in 2024 election
New Orleans voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly backed a city affordable housing fund and symbolic support for private sector workers,...
