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Lesli Harris

Coverage of Lesli Harris in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 25 · 18:03 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 19:55 UTC
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New Orleans City Councilorganization2River Districtplace1Rivana apartmentsplace1JP Morrellperson1Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT)topic1affordable housingtopic1River District Neighborhood Investorsorganization1Ernest N. Morial Convention Centerorganization1Omni hotelplace1tax incentivestopic1pilottopic1Bureau of Governmental Researchorganization1
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  • POLITICSJul 9 · 19:55 UTCVERITE NEWS
    City Council approves tax breaks for $100 million affordable housing complex

    New Orleans City Council approved a $33 million Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) deal over 40 years for a $100 million affordable housing complex called Rivana apartments in the River District. The 6-1 vote included opposition from Council President JP Morrell, with 220 affordable housing units planned for residents earning up to 80% of the area median income.

  • BUSINESSJun 25 · 18:03 UTCVERITE NEWS
    New Orleans City Council advances Omni hotel project, signals approval on tax break

    The New Orleans City Council advanced the $600 million Omni hotel project by approving a zoning change to bypass height regulations. The project, led by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, seeks tax incentives including a revised PILOT agreement that includes job commitments and local hiring requirements. Despite opposition from state officials, hospitality workers, and watchdog groups, the council approved the zoning change without dissent.