Domain Ribbon Cutting
Just received this invite from Domain Companies for their grand opening events on March 10th; they asked that I pass it on to area residents. I spoke to one of the Domain partners today, and he said they started moving tenants into the Preserve already and are about to start moving into the Meridian. The [...]
Tulane & Jeff Davis Streetscape Community Input Meeting
Please pass this on to your neighbors, especially those who live in close proximity to Comiskey Park. It is important that residents & business owners provide input to the process. WHAT: Community meeting to discuss upcoming streetscape enhancements. WHERE: Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal St. WHEN: January 28, 2009 6:30 p.m. Boundaries: Baudin Street (S. [...]
Proposed ABO Moratorium
MCNO recently became aware that there is a Temporary Alcohol Beverage Outlet (ABO) Moratorium and Special Event permit moratorium proposed for the portion of Mid-City bounded by Cleveland Avenue, Bienville Avenue, Saint Patrick Street and City Park Avenue. Apparently, the ordinance was read in at the December 18th council meeting and was planned to go [...]
New Year's Eve Bonfire
MCNO has been informed that the City of New Orleans is taking steps to prevent the New Year’s Eve Bonfire (typically in the 4200 Block of Orleans Avenue), due to the risk to public safety and violation of a number of City codes. An informational session will be jointly hosted by NOPD, NOFD, and Parks [...]
City Park-Museum Cultural Product District Awarded
Good News for Mid-City! MCNO worked with Lakeview Civic Improvement Association to submit an application for the State’s Cultural Product District Certification several months ago. The State announced the winners yesterday, and our District is on the list!! The benefits of the designation include historic restoration tax credits and tax-free sales of original art. More [...]
Zoning Meeting: Jesuit Practice Field
Update: The zoning meeting planned for this Thursday evening has been canceled, as Jesuit has just notified MCNO that the purchase has been put on hold indefinitely. We don’t have details beyond this. We will keep the community abreast of any changes.
Still On!
We will hold the September neighborhood meeting on Monday Sept 8 at 6:30 pm as planned. Please join us at Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal street.
Mid-City Meeting August 4th
There is a change to tonight’s agenda! The Veterans Administration has announced its consideration of the Lindy Boggs hospital site as an alternative site for the proposed VA Medical Center. The VA is hosting a public meeting next Monday August 11th at 7pm for this purpose. MCNO will therefore postpone our main agenda item, Energy [...]
Christian's
The former home of Christian’s Restaurant, located on Iberville at the corner of South Scott, will again become a church! The sale took place last week, and a non-denominational church has already begun renovations with a large number of volunteers. View Larger Map I’m sorry to see Christian’s go, but very happy to know that [...]
Welcome Home Endymion
Thanks to Mid-City graphic designer Karen Ocker for creating a poster. Please download the file, print several color copies and have them in hand when Endymion passes on Feb 2nd. If you can print some extras for your neighbors and friends who aren’t on our group, that would be great too! –welcome home endymion.pdf–