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Council directs study and CPC hearing on rezoning near Brechtel Park after public comment urges infrastructure analysis
Summary
Council moved to direct the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to consider rezoning multiple lots in Algiers to encourage commercial development; an online commenter urged the study include drainage, road capacity, fire and police assessments before any rezoning advances.
The New Orleans City Council approved a motion directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing and study potential rezoning of single-family residential lots in a portion of the 5th Municipal District near Brechtel Park and the former Brechtel Golf Course, with the goal of encouraging retail and dining uses.
Council member King moved the measure (motion m26_72), explaining the properties have long been undeveloped, the future land…
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