More than 80% of the FYI homeowners who qualified for the survey (finished their FYI project >1 year ago) responded, giving us 102 total responses. Topics ranged from the effectiveness of green infrastructure in reducing flooding on the property, to … Continue reading
Kelly, who is an alumnus of the FYI program, loved the home he bought in Faubourg Delachaise, but he was not a fan of the dilapidated 30-foot concrete driveway that came with it. With a $950 reimbursement from FYI, Kelly … Continue reading
Tagged Front Yard Initiative, FYI, stormwater managementOn Monday, New Orleans City Council held a lottery to determine which 229 of the 532 short-term rental owners would be able to legally continue operating their short-term rentals on blocks where more than one application was submitted. Property owners … Continue reading
The Greater New Orleans Foundation spoke with Urban Conservancy Executive Director Dana Eness about the Front Yard Initiative for their July issue of “The Greater Good.” Read Dana’s interview below or check out the full newsletter. For people who aren’t … Continue reading
We will be recognizing honorees for their role in creating a more vibrant and resilient New Orleans. Urban Heroes 2023 Honorees Dinah Maygarden Director, UNO Coastal Education Program; Pontchartrain Institute of Environmental Science Karen Marshall Director of Professional Development, STEM … Continue reading
Tagged urban heroesWe had a great time at BASIN Camp during summer 2023! For a week in July, 12 campers visited water infrastructure and natural spaces, did experiments and played games, and even met some baby alligators! They especially loved canoeing at … Continue reading
Save the Date: 2023 Urban Heroes After a 3-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the return of our Urban Heroes luncheon on October 6th in the Walnut Room at the Lakefront Airport. Please join us as we recognize the … Continue reading
Tagged urban heroesBy Skylar Hughes Award-winning artist Robin Barnes is no stranger to ingenuity. From cultivating a unique blend of funky jazz, soul, and R&B, to revisiting popular songs with her own personal twist, the famed ‘Songbird of New Orleans’ has always … Continue reading
Clock is ticking… A special council meeting on Mar 14 gave proponents and opponents of proposed changes to STR regulations a chance to make public comments before the final vote scheduled for Thursday, March 23.