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Nix Closed Again

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

Read more

News from around Carrollton

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

More News

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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Neighborhood Profille

        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. 



Things to do, Places to go!

What's Happening?

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.


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

CCFM Tuesday Market

New Orleans Arts Market

Nix Public Library

 


News from the City

News and Announcements

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

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  

Useful links

 

City Services:

  • Find links to city services and information such as: 311 requests, property searches, police reports, taxes, traffic and parkling tickets, and more.
  • Sewerage and Water Board  online service request
  • CZO/Land Use and Property Viewer 
  • One Stop App (see permits and licenses issued)
  • 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


City Calendar - all events


City Council Regular & Committee Meetings (Click on the link for the agenda and to submit public comments)

INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

 

USEFUL LINKS

INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE

Department of Public Works, City of New Orleans

  • RoadWork NOLA (street repair)
  • Potholes
  • Street Lights
  • Sidewalks  
  • Catch Basins
  • Traffic Signs and Signals

 Sewerage and Water Board 

  •  Report a Leak or Field Problem
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • RoadWork Mapping Application Overview
  • Green Infrastructure

Resilience & Sustainability , City of New Orleans

  • Resilient NOLA
  • Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans
  • Taking Steps Together on Equity & Climate Change:A Report for and by New Orleanians
  • Gentilly Resilience District - Creative Engagement & Communications Plan

Entergy

  • Outages and Restoration
  • Products and Services
  • Green Power Option
  • New Orleans City Council Community Solar Program
  • Residential Rooftop Solar Program
  • Tree Trimming
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Health And Public Safety

Health And Public Safety

Health And Public Safety

 

USEFUL LINKS

Health And Public Safety

Health And Public Safety

New Orleans Police Department Website

2nd District, Facebook Page

Crime Data

View UCR Crime Stats, 911 Calls for Service Reports, and Citizen Satisfaction Surveys.

Crime Maps

View reported criminal activity in Orleans Parish.

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) 

Life in Carrollton

Carrollton Information

History and Architecture

Carrolltonian: Carrollton Architecure on Instagram

Carrolltonian Press: Vignettes of Historic Carrollton

Demographics

Land Use & Zoning

Flood Elevation Map

NoticeMe (email updates about zoning/land use changes)

RoadWork Nola/Street Repair Maps

One Stop App (view construction/renovation permits) 

Useful Links

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) 

Greening Carrollton

Carrollton Real Estate Report

Food & Garden Center

Greener, healthier, more earth-friendly Carrollton. 

Click here to learn more. 

Food & Garden Center

Carrollton Real Estate Report

Food & Garden Center

Click here for pictures of neighborhood gardens and gardening resources.

Carrollton Real Estate Report

Carrollton Real Estate Report

Carrollton Real Estate Report

Click here for monthly report on real estate activity in Carrollton

Pet Corner

Pet Corner

Carrollton Real Estate Report

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

Churches

Pet Corner

Churches

Click here for a list of churches in the Carrollton area, contact information, news, and announcements.

Schools

Pet Corner

Churches

Click here for a list of schools in the Carrollton area, contact information, news, and announcements. 

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

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

Senior Center

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Click here for centers, resoures, more news and announcements. 

Neighborhood Organizations

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Neighborhood Organizations

Click here for a list of Carrollton area Neighborhood Associations

Downloads

Tulane Off-campus_guide_2021-web (pdf)Download
2019-01-11_02-Carrollton-Historic-District (pdf)Download
Curbside_Recycling_Guide_ (pdf)Download
New-Orleans-Recycling-Guide-2018 (pdf)Download
2020-12-15 - Oversize Vehicles Routes and Regulations (pdf)Download
NOPD Hot Sheet (pdf)Download
CCA Tree form (pdf)Download
Adopt a Catch Basin (pdf)Download
Violent Crime Map 2021 MCC (jpg)Download
new-orleans Noise Ordinance (pdf)Download
NPP Text Amendments 5-19-22 (pdf)Download
History of Oak St - Campenella (pdf)Download

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