New Orleans City Planning Commission

09/15/2026

Join our next Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting on Monday, September, 2026, at 10 am in the Council Chambers. Staff reports and livestream will be available via the link below.

https://cityofno.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2

09/11/2026

On August 26, 2026, Kari Godchaux, CPC Brownfield Program Director was invited to present at the EPA Region 6 Brownfield Conference in Dallas. In her presentation she focused on the recently completed Naval Support Activity Complex (NSA) environmental remediation for building 602, funded by the awarded $2M EPA Brownfield Clean-Up Grant, and completed 1.5 years ahead of schedule. She also gave brief updates on the completed Municipal Auditorium Ph. II Environmental Site Assessment and additional $250k in funding for roof remediation funded through a contract between CPC Brownfields Program and LDEQ; as well as the completed Ph. II on the Criminal Court Complex and awarded $2.5M for remediation through the CIP program and funded through bonds. To add to the presentation, she was joined by Brian Gibbs, President of Gibbs Development to give an update on the renovation of the NSA currently taking place to allow for 249 affordable residential units, a retail bottom floor and New Lab innovation hub. She received a shout out from EPA Administration and her project officer Mike Kennedy (pictured alongside her) and will receive a visit from the Division Director of the EPA Eunice Varughese on September 23, who will be touring the NSA site firsthand.

09/10/2026

CPC in the Community! CPC staff and Commissioners got their hands dirty and helped prepare garden beds for Recirculating Farms' newest urban garden. This garden is a part of the Myrtle Banks Building (formerly McDonogh 38 school, Myrtle Banks elementary and Dryades Public Market) complex on O.C. Haley Blvd. Urban farming promotes food and health equity, which is an important aspect of urban/city planning.

Keep following for more CPC in the community events.

09/09/2026

Check out some info on "Permitted Uses", our Planning Tok term of the week.

09/03/2026

We love CPC in the community feedback! Staff members led an in-person “Navigating the CPC” seminar at . This seminar gives a brief overview of CPC’s divisions, processes and online tools. Stay tuned for CPC in the community events, and thanks to the Preservation Resource Center for hosting!

09/01/2026

Check out a little info about our Land Use Regulation Division, our "Planning Tok" term of the week!

08/31/2026

Join our next City Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 2026, in the City Council chambers at 1:30 pm. Deadline for public comment is Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5pm. Submit public comments via email to [email protected].
View the public hearing notice below.
https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/September/City-Planning-Commission-(1)/9-8-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-9-8-26.pdf/
Staff reports and live stream will be available here. https://cityofno.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2026
For Media Inquiries Only
[email protected]
(504) 658-4945
ALERT: FRAUD SCHEME TARGETING RESIDENTS OF NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans has received citizen reports of fraudulent emails claiming to be from City planning, zoning, and permitting departments and requesting payment for application renewals, permit reviews, or approvals.
These messages are part of a nationwide scam in which individuals impersonate government agencies and attempt to collect illegitimate fees from residents and businesses. In many cases, these messages urge recipients to submit payment by email or wire transfer and may come from unofficial email addresses. Residents are reminded that City departments will not request payments through unsolicited emails, third-party email domains, or unofficial correspondence.
Common Warning Signs
Requests for payment by email, wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency
Urgent language requiring immediate action
Messages from unofficial email domains (such as “.com”)
Requests to reply directly for payment instructions
Messages claiming to be from City of New Orleans departments that do not originate from an .gov email address
Attachments or links requesting personal or financial information
What Residents Should Do
If you receive a suspicious message:
Do not send payment
Do not respond to the sender
Do not click on links or open attachments
Residents who believe they have been targeted, or a victim of this nationwide scam are encouraged to report the incident to:
Local law enforcement, and
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov
For situational awareness and information sharing purposes, suspicious messages may also be forwarded to [email protected].
The City of New Orleans remains committed to protecting residents and businesses from fraud and continuously works with state and federal partners to monitor and address emerging threats. Official City communications are sent from email addresses ending in .gov. Residents are encouraged to verify any correspondence that does not originate from this domain and verify any official communication by contacting City departments directly using contact information listed on the City’s official website https://nola.gov/home/.