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Unstaffed hotel at 717 Barracks Street

The applicant wants grandfathered rights to run a hotel without a lobby or 24-hour staffing. The city says that's an operating practice, not a land use, and the appeal may be untimely. Neighbors are frustrated by repeated deferrals and call it a safety and tourism issue.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 20, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

public safety / National Guard deployment

Louisiana’s governor is keeping National Guard troops on New Orleans streets, extending a security mission instead of letting it expire. That means the city’s public-safety setup will keep leaning on Guard presence, which could shape crime response, costs, and how residents feel about policing.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 2, 2026