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New Orleans to pause new road projects, hire outside manager as it seeks to keep $2B FEMA funding

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.

Developers break ground on Grove Place affordable housing complex in Hollygrove

Read about in the Uptown Messenger

CARROLLTON COURTHOUSE SENIOR HOUSING

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 Orleans homicides

See map of locations, neighborhood totals and 2022 statistics in NOLA.com

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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

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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 pag e 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.

Useful Event Links

Gambit Weekly Events

WWOZ Community Events

New Orleans Festivals

Life and Culture in New Orleans - ViaNolaVie

Louisiana Festivals and Events

New Orleans Websites

City of New Orleans, Office of Cultural Economy (subscribe to their event newsletter)

Where Y'at Magazine's Community Calendar

Audubon Park News

Tulane Community Relations

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New Orleans Arts Market

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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

Read the announcement.

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

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

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NoticeMe ( (email updates about zoning/land use changes)
Mayors Office of Neighborhood Engagement
RoadWorkNola - Street repair schedule
Moving New Orleans Bikes
Short Term Rentals info & Map
Sanitation, Trash Collection & Recycling
Curbside Recycling Guide
Department of Public Works: potholes,streetlights
Adopt a Catch Basin
Do Not Toss Registry
Explore NOLA
Safety and Permits (report violations)
View reports of street flooding at streetwise.nola.gov
Parking: Problems, Permits, Mobil App

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)

City Planning Commission

New Orleans Public Library

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Crime Maps

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Crimestoppers

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)

Greening Carrollton

Carrollton Real Estate Report

Food & Garden Center

Greener, healthier, more earth-friendly Carrollton.

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Food & Garden Center

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Food & Garden Center

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Carrollton Real Estate Report

Click here for monthly report on real estate activity in Carrollton

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Carrollton Real Estate Report

LSPCA, Spay/neuter, animal control, injured wildlife, Carrollton Area Vets, resources

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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Click here for Maps, Schedules, Fares, Passes, Mobil Apps.

Senior Center

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

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