| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Doubles to dorms: Critics are once again calling on the city to do more on the issue of doubles being converted to dorms in some Uptown New Orleans neighborhoods. The city did tighten the rules last year — but now some, including the City Council member who pushed the changes, say loopholes have emerged, business reporter Stephanie Riegel writes. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter.
Six Flags redevelopment: A long-standing land use question took a big step forward Tuesday with the announcement that a deal has been reached between the city and the group chosen to redevelop the blighted Six Flags site in New Orleans East. Now the hard work begins — putting that plan into action. Ben Myers has the details.
New on the dining scene: A local restaurant group has announced two splashy new projects. Later this spring, look for steaks and seafood in the CBD and Asian-American cuisine in the French Quarter, our restaurant and dining guru Ian McNulty reports.
Jefferson political races shaping up: Jefferson Parish voters will have another big political race this fall. Parish Council member Jennifer Van Vrancken is seeking the at-large seat now held by Rickey Templet, who says he plans to seek re-election, Blake Paterson reports.
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