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Fixer-Upper-Turned-Artist's Haven Hits the Market

by Lauren LaBorde May 25, 2016, 4:51p

For the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Curbed looked at New Orleans before and after the storm. One story it showcased was the transformation of artist Matteo Neivert's LGD fixer-upper into an artful home base. The house is now on the market.

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St. Bernard Project Has New Name, Home, and Mission

by Lauren LaBorde May 25, 2016, 3:18p

St. Bernard Project, which formed after Hurricane Katrina to aid recovery in St. Bernard Parish, has announced a new name, a new headquarters, and a new, broader mission. It's focusing on affordable housing for veterans and seniors, here and beyond.

Inside a Cozy Uptown Craftsman Asking $445K

by Lauren LaBorde May 25, 2016, 12:34p

Charm abounds in this cozy craftsman in Uptown, which has both an adorable front porch and a lush brick courtyard. The 1,316 square-foot home has 11-foot ceilings, wood floors throughout, and exposed beams. A brick fireplace divides the living room.

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Big Lake Pontchartrain Project Clears First Hurdle

by Lauren LaBorde May 25, 2016, 10:50a

The City Planning Commission OK'd a massive development along Lake Pontchartrain at South Shore Marina from the owner of Tipitina's. Roland Von Kurnatowski’s plan for the former site of Bally's riverboat casino landing is live music centric.

Global 38

by Eater Staff May 25, 2016, 10:28a

Tapas at the bar in Barcelona, perfect roast goose in Hong Kong, dinner in a vineyard outside Melbourne, and brunch on a terrace in São Paulo — when we travel now, we travel to eat. But global restaurant-hopping goes beyond that perfect iconic...

Why Midcentury Americans Believed the Suburbs Were Making Them Sick

by Amanda Kolson Hurley May 25, 2016, 9:00a

Midcentury works of pop sociology and psychology and pulp fiction reveal a great deal about the preoccupations of midcentury Americans. And midcentury Americans believed their suburban homes were destroying their lives.

New Orleans' Confederate Monuments

The Confederate Monuments' Removal Delayed Again May 23, 2016, 4:11p
Pro-Confederate Monuments Bill Fails in Senate Apr 6, 2016, 1:21p
Should the Andrew Jackson Statue Come Down, Too? Apr 1, 2016, 10:31a

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Brandan Odums is Unstoppable

by Lauren LaBorde May 24, 2016, 2:42p

The super-prolific artist Brandan "Bmike" Odums has painted yet another mural, this time outside the Bywater warehouse currently housing his StudioBe, open through the summer. The mural depicts a real-life three-year-old and a poem by Cleo Wade.

Pizza Hut's New Robot Can Read Your Emotions

by Jeremiah Budin May 25, 2016, 11:30a

Next time you sadly order a pizza, you might get called out by a robot.

Smart Pet Toy Doubles as Camera to Spy on Pets

by Jeremiah Budin May 25, 2016, 10:00a

Now you can play with your dog while you're at work.

Designer Incorporates Computer Glitches Into Furniture

by Jeremiah Budin May 25, 2016, 8:55a

Embrace your (computer's) mistakes.

What on Earth Is This Car-Swallowing Elevated Bus?

by Jeremiah Budin May 24, 2016, 4:00p

It's so crazy it might just work. Or not.

Magazine Street Building Will Be Demolished

by Lauren LaBorde May 24, 2016, 2:20p

A motion to demolish a building at 4712 Magazine, damaged in a fire earlier this year, passed at City Council last week. Neighbors and City Council members plan to keep an eye on the development to keep "big box" retailers from moving in.

940 Square-Foot Irish Channel Shotgun Asks $275K

by Lauren LaBorde May 24, 2016, 11:09a

This cute shotgun in Irish Channel is only 940 square feet, but in many ways the home is surprisingly spacious. High ceilings give the place some breathing room. It also features wood floors, cypress doors, fireplace mantles, and plenty of storage.

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New Orleans Fixer-Uppers on the Market

by Lauren LaBorde May 24, 2016, 9:26a

Looking for a project? Roll up your sleeves with any of these fixer-uppers on the market in New Orleans right now. Including stately mansions needing updates, blighted shotguns, and everything in between, representing a range of price points.

America’s Magnificent Midcentury Rest Stops Were Real Roadside Attractions

by Patrick Sisson @freqresponse May 24, 2016, 7:48a

The Last Stop: Vanishing Rest Stops of the American Roadside collects photos of these quirky relics of a lost age of travel.

Blighted LGD Property Will Finally Be Renovated

by Lauren LaBorde May 23, 2016, 1:20p

On the small LGD thoroughfare Sophie Wright Place, which is off Magazine Street and in recent years has become populated with hip retailers and a popular wedding venue, a blighted property owned by a neighboring church is the street's one eyesore.

A Beach at Algiers Point?

by Lauren LaBorde May 23, 2016, 11:35a

Did you know a local developer named Gulfwater Properties proposed a "city beach" in Algiers Point to residents and the city back in February? According to WWL they did, but the YouTube video depicting the development has been taken down.

Price Down on Uptown Greek Revival Stunner

by Lauren LaBorde May 20, 2016, 4:38p

The New York Times must've jinxed it: After the newspaper featured this Uptown Greek Revival centerhall in its roundup of $3 million homes, it got a price drop that puts it under the $3 million mark—but barely. Take a look inside this gorgeous home.

Bioswale Planned for Coliseum Square Park

by Lauren LaBorde May 20, 2016, 4:11p

Sewerage and Water Board presented its plan to install a 600-foot-long bioswale in Coliseum Square Park at a neighborhood meeting this week. Early this year the S&WB pledged to spend $500,000 a year for five years on "green infrastructure."

This Marigny Shotgun Has a Spacious Screened Porch

by Lauren LaBorde May 20, 2016, 1:36p

Besides a prime Marigny location, this double shotgun that just hit the market boasts a spacious screened porch that has us dreaming of mosquito-free, outdoor hang-outs. The shotgun mixes an updated layout with historic details. Take a look inside.

After a Small Fire, the Presbytere is Open Again

by Lauren LaBorde May 20, 2016, 12:27p

Just in time for summer in New Orleans, when air conditioned indoor activities are key, the Presbytere is open again after being closed for six weeks following a small fire. The fire may have been due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit.

Lovely French Quarter Condo Asks $675K

by Lauren LaBorde May 19, 2016, 4:11p

This 1124 square-foot condo that just hit the market makes for a lovely respite in the French Quarter. Exposed brick, emerald green ceilings, and wood floors give the space some warmth. Take a look inside.

City Council Approves Stateside in Bywater

by Lauren LaBorde May 19, 2016, 3:05p

Stateside, the upscale hostel planned for Bywater, got City Council's approval in a 6-1 vote today. With one dissenting vote from Councilman Jason Williams, the council granted a conditional-use permit to developer Ted Kelso for the project.

Price Down on Grand Garden District Center Hall

by Lauren LaBorde May 19, 2016, 12:27p

A grand Garden District center hall, once one of the most expensive Airbnbs in the world, got a price chop recently. It was asking $3,350,000 when it hit the market in February, and now it's down to $3,250,000. Take a look inside the grand abode.

CVS Pharmacy Opened in the Lower 9th Ward Today

by Lauren LaBorde May 19, 2016, 10:48a

A CVS pharmacy opened in the Lower 9th Ward today, making it the first national retailer to open in the area since Hurricane Katrina. The 13,000 square-foot store is on the corner of North Claiborne Avenue and Forstall Street.

Million-Dollar Homes New Normal in Top Urban Markets, Says Report

by Barbara Eldredge @barbaraeldredge May 19, 2016, 7:58a

The proportion of U.S. homes valued at or above $1 million has nearly doubled over the past four years.

Vogue's New Orleans Travel Guide

by Lauren LaBorde May 18, 2016, 3:30p

Some of Vogue's picks for the magazine's "insider's" guide to NOLA include the new Henry Howard, Ace and Catahoula hotels, a trip to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and ideas for a DIY walking tour of the Garden District. We approve, Vogue.

Marshalls, Petco Moving Into Mid-City Strip Mall

by Lauren LaBorde May 18, 2016, 1:09p

The stores Marshalls and Petco are moving in to the site of a former Home Depot along North Carrollton Avenue in Mid-City. The bourgeoning strip mall along the Lafitte Greenway is already home to a CVS that opened recently.

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Which NOLA Neighborhoods Are Sinking the Fastest?

by Lauren LaBorde May 18, 2016, 10:55a

There is no doubt that New Orleans is slowly sinking, but a new study shows this is happening faster in certain parts of the city. A study released this week by a team led by a NASA researcher provides a look at subsidence across New Orleans.

From Eater New Orleans

A Look Inside The Moxy Hotel, Now Open in The CBD

by Gwendolyn Knapp May 18, 2016, 10:00a

The millennial-minded boutique hotel makes its Nola debut

Bayou Boogaloo Fenced Off Bayou St. John

by Lauren LaBorde May 18, 2016, 9:48a

Mid-City, which has a strong history of extreme space-claiming behavior ahead of big events, became the center of a social media firestorm when word got out that part of Bayou St. John had been fenced off ahead of this weekend's Bayou Boogaloo.

Renovated LGD Masonry Building Gets a Price Chop

by Lauren LaBorde May 17, 2016, 5:00p

After a recent price chop, a renovated 19th century masonry building in the LGD that was going for $695,000 is now down to $655,000. Once blighted and the subject of neighbor complaints, the structure got a stylish makeover.

What $1,000 Rents You in New Orleans Right Now

by Lauren LaBorde May 17, 2016, 4:17p

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various New Orleans neighborhoods. Is one person's studio another person's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,000.

Stateside Heads to City Council Thursday

by Lauren LaBorde May 17, 2016, 2:30p

Stateside, an upscale hoste/hotel planned for Bywater, is heading to City Council this week after a "no" from the City Planning Commission. Besides shared and private rooms, Stateside plans to include a pool club, washateria, sundries shop and cafe.

Inside a Loud Home on the Quiet Part of Bourbon

by Lauren LaBorde May 16, 2016, 4:38p

If you want the flashy decor of Lenny Kravitz's former pad but at a lower price, you might be interested in this wild home on the quiet part of Bourbon Street. After a hiatus, it's back on the market and $64,000 cheaper. Take a look inside.

The Broad Street Taco Bell is Officially Dead

by Lauren LaBorde May 16, 2016, 3:43p

In another loss for proposed Mid-City drive-throughs, a controversial Taco Bell planned for Broad Street is no mas. he decision ultimately came down to zoning: The neighborhood’s mixed-use district doesn't allow for drive-throughs, even with a...

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