Summary
The Leonard Lane proposal was withdrawn and replaced with a motion to study renaming the 0.3-mile stretch to Zephyr Court; a public hearing will follow.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $200 for two street signs.
Residents who favor retiring the Confederate name.
Residents and businesses facing address changes if the renaming proceeds.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Planning Commission - Feb 24, 2026
A 0.3-mile, 46-parcel segment of West Robert E. Lee Boulevard would become Zephyr Court, honoring the Pontchartrain Beach roller coaster and the Zephyrs baseball team — continuing the 2022 renaming of nearby Allen Toussaint Boulevard.
City Council — January 8, 2026
The Leonard Lane proposal was withdrawn and replaced with a motion to study renaming the 0.3-mile stretch to Zephyr Court; a public hearing will follow.
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