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From NOPL, July 28, 2022:
Dear Nix neighbor,
When we finally announced Nix Library’s reopening a few short weeks ago, we were thrilled to be able to serve the Carrollton neighborhood again.
I am now disappointed to have to let you know that we must close the Library again. Emergency repairs are needed for a cracked drain
New Orleans is hitting the pause button on its much-maligned road projects and bringing in an outside manager to help oversee the extensive program, with a new top deputy to Mayor LaToya Cantrell acknowledging that the city tried to do too much at once to meet a fast-approaching federal funding deadline. Read about it in the Times Picayune.
From Batture, LLC, the egineering firm redeveloping the Carrollton Courthouse: "The development of the Senior Living Complex will feature the complete renovation of the two-story, historically significant Carrollton Courthouse building as well as the construction of two new 3-story wings. In all, the complex will result in approximately 88,000 square feet dedicated to Senior Living units, on-site amenities, common areas, and parking." Read more.
New Council Report Shows Murders Up 43% While Average NOPD Response 40mins SlowerCouncil President Helena Moreno released a report by the Council’s Criminal Justice analysts, AH Datalytics, that murders are up 43% year over year while NOPD response times lagged even further to an average of 133 minutes. Readmore.
Opening soon on Oak Street
Sukeban offers the taste and experience of a Japanese pub Read about it in the Uptown Messenger.
Juan’s Flying Burrito to land on Oak Street in August
Orleans Parish Violent Crime Maps
The Metropolitan Crime Commission released the Orleans Parish Violent Crime Maps 3- year look at violent crime by police district. Also included are results from the New Orleans Crime Coalition’s 2021 Police Satisfaction and Police Policymaking surveys.
City Announces Changes Improving Transparency and Accountability in its Infrastructure Program
The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) announced procedural changes that will be implemented over the next several months to better hold contractors accountable for ensuring that projects are completed more rapidly, and for lessening the impact construction projects have on residents and their homes throughout the city. Read more from the city.
Category 4 hurricane? Prepare for 21 days without power, Entergy says
Even a Category 1 hurricane might bring 7 days without power, utility says. Read more in Nola.com
Search for Carrollton area businesses: products, services, websites, and contact information.
Frances Swigart, Painter and Master Printer
Fances Swigart is a Carrollton-based, New Orleans born artist. She works mainly with the 15th Century craft of printing, using a 100-year old Kelton spider printing press. We conducted a video interview and tour of her Spruce St. studio. Visit her website https://www.francesswigart.com/ or read more about her work and comment here.
Audubon Cool Zoo
The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo. Tickets
August is New Orleans Museum Month
New Orleans Museum Month (August 1–31, 2022) is a collaboration between museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. It offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, using their current membership throughout the month of August. Visit www.neworleans.com/museum-month/ for participating museums.
HELIS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ART & A/C
The Helis Foundation has announced the return of their event series Art & A/C! Louisiana residents can enjoy free admission every Saturday in August to Contemporary Arts Center, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and New Orleans Museum of Art.
Click here for more information about how you can beat the heat!
Oak St. P0-Boy Fest
The 14th-annual Oak Street Po-Boy Fest will return to Oak Street in the Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans on Sunday, November 6, 2022. This year’s festival will feature more than 40 food and beverage vendors, four stages of music, an arts market and a kid’s zone
Art for All
Louisiana residents may enjoy FREE admission to some of New Orleans’ most beloved cultural institutions on select days this summer and all year long courtesy of The Helis Foundation, including Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Louisiana Children’s Museum, and Contemporary Arts Center. Read more.
New Orleans Public Library Cultural Pass Program
Check out the Culture Pass program from the New Orleans Public Library which allows for daily passes with free entry into Downtown favorites such as The National WWII Museum and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Click here for more information.
Arts Market at Marsalis Harmony Park
The Arts Market New Orleans has returned to Marsalis Harmony Park on the last Saturday of the each month. They will update the market Facebook page in the event of inclement weather. Stay updated here for the full artist roster.
Crescent City Farmers Market
CCFM now hosts weekly, modified walk up markets with safety precautions in place on Tuesdays from 8 am – noon at Uptown Square. Learn more.
Greening Carrollton
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, from 9 - 11 a.m, volunteers with Central Carrollton Association will be collecting glass for recycling and books for two nonprofit organizations, the Symphony Book Fair and Louisiana Books 2 Prisoners. The collections will take place at Faith New Orleans, 7902 S. Claiborne Ave., (corner Fern St.) Learn more.
Apply Today for Civic Leadership Academy
The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office is preparing to launch its next cohort of the Civic Leadership Academy, an engaging 8-week program that provides residents with an in-depth look at City government. The program includes tours, hands-on demonstrations, and presentations that give participants an insider view of how the City of New Orleans operates. Apply
NoticeMe Land Use Notification System
Now Featuring Text Option at Councilmember Joe Giarrusso’s Request
New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation Announces Selection of Consultant to Lead Park and Recreation Master Plan
“Parks and Parkways looks forward to working with Design Workshop and all park partners to bring the City one step closer to achieving the goals set out in 2019 - to create and implement a workable and achievable citywide park and recreation master plan that improves greenspaces citywide, and thus the lives of all residents. Read the announcement.
New Neighborhood Liaison for District A
Cameron English will begin her service as Neighborhood Liaison for District A. Cameron joined NEO at the end of 2021 as the liaison for District C East Bank. She will replace Henry Walther who will remain with the office in a different capactiy.
Cameron English
Neighborhood Liaison
Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office | City Of New Orleans1300 Perdido Street | Suite 8E15 | New Orleans, Louisiana | 70112cameron.english@nola.gov | 504.658.4996(office) 504.617.3879(Mobile)
Amended Requirements for Neighborhood Participation Program
With Motion M-22-233 (see below), the Council approved the City Planning Commission’s (CPC) report on ZD NO. 17/22 granting text amendments to the CZO to include Neighborhood Participation Program (NPP) requirements. "The NPP is a vital tool in ensuring certain land use items are handled with neighborhood input and applicant specificity," said District “A” Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, who authored these amendments. As with other NPPs, the applicant who proposes a citywide change will be responsible for hosting these meetings. They can be telephonic, virtual, or in-person.
Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office Announces Return of Community Office Hours
Due to COVID-19, Community Office Hours will be by appointment only. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with neighborhood liaisons and city personnel in-person or by virtual appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (504) 658-4934 or go to www.nola.gov/coh.
District A: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.
NOLA 311
There are two ways you can report your 311 requests. One is to Call by simply dialing 311, the other is to email your requests by going to nola311.org. Report issues to 311 for the following issues: potholes, missing bricks on sidewalks, broken sidewalks, broken grates, downed tree branches, broken/non-working street lights, nonfunctioning traffic signals, missing or damaged street signs, poorly painted crosswalks, missing utility covers, leaking water from hydrants or sewers, exposed wires, and more! Click here for more information and to get information on previously submitted requests.
EXPLORE NOLA
CNO created Explore NOLA so that you can explore your neighborhood, or any New Orleans neighborhood, and get the scoop on what’s been happening – you can see your neighbor’s 311 complaints, permits issued on your block, or nearby police calls.
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATES THIRD YEAR OF SOLAR FOR ALL NOLA PROGRAM
The City of New Orleans today announced the start of Solar for All NOLA’s third year of successful clean energy initiatives available for New Orleans homeowners and small businesses through the financial and resiliency benefits of rooftop solar programs. Read the announcement. or visit WWW.SOLARFORALLNOLA.COM
City Services:
Council District A Office - Joe Giarrusso, Councilmember
Louisiana House District 91 - Mandie Landry
Louisiana House District 98 - Aimee Adatto Freeman
Louisiana Senate District 5 - Karen Carter Peterson
U.S. Congress District 2 - Troy Carter
Orleans Parish Assessors Office
Historic District Landmarks Commission (Carrollton Historic District)
Department of Public Works, City of New Orleans
Sewerage and Water Board
Resilience & Sustainability , City of New Orleans
Entergy
New Orleans Police Department Website
View UCR Crime Stats, 911 Calls for Service Reports, and Citizen Satisfaction Surveys.
View reported criminal activity in Orleans Parish.
Get cash rewards of up to $2500 for anonymous tips.
NOPD Online, Non-emgency Crime Reporting
Report incidents such as: Property damage, Lost property, Thefts, Auto theft
Tulane University Police Department (TUPD), 504-865-5200
Police Community Advisory Board
Mission and members
NOPD Hot Sheet - crime/nuisance reporting (see downloads below)
2nd District Community meetings calendar: MAX ( Management Analytics for eXcellence weekly meetings); NONPAC ( New Orleans Neighborhood Police Anti-Crime Council monthly meetings)
Carrolltonian: Carrollton Architecure on Instagram
Carrolltonian Press: Vignettes of Historic Carrollton
NoticeMe (email updates about zoning/land use changes)
RoadWork Nola/Street Repair Maps
One Stop App (view construction/renovation permits)
Tulane in the Community, Complaints, & Neighborhoood News Archive
Tulane University Police Department (TUPD), 504-865-5200 LSPCA: Humane Law and Rescue, Adoption, Community Clinic
City of New Orleans Neighborhood Engagement (events)
Regional Transit Authority (RTA), maps and schedules, go mobile app
US Environmental Protection Agency (violations)
Greener, healthier, more earth-friendly Carrollton.
Click here for pictures of neighborhood gardens and gardening resources.
Click here for monthly report on real estate activity in Carrollton
Click here for a list of churches in the Carrollton area, contact information, news, and announcements.
Click here for a list of schools in the Carrollton area, contact information, news, and announcements.
Click here for Maps, Schedules, Fares, Passes, Mobil Apps.
Click here for centers, resoures, more news and announcements.
Click here for a list of Carrollton area Neighborhood Associations
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