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Code Enforcement Courts Work

Posted: 9/1/10 :: By: Neil Erwin

Code Enforcement Courts are establishing a successful track record in Louisiana. Since 2007 they have been available to all Louisiana municipalities and parishes, see La. R.S. 13:2575.B....

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Shreveport Master Plan 2030 Worth a Look

Posted: 8/31/10 :: By: Neil Erwin

The Shreveport Master Plan 2030, http://www.shreveportcaddomasterplan.com, rolled out in August, 2010, is worth a look for its colorful visuals of "smarter growth" principles. ...

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Tip : Size not a Factor in Creative Downtown Development

Posted: 5/14/08 :: By: Neil Erwin

Three Upstate Louisiana communities of differing sizes are taking aggressive new steps to develop their historic downtown cores while preserving their unique character and charm. ...

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Tip : Subdivision Approval a “Legislative” and therefore Discretionary Process

Posted: 4/2/08 :: By: Neil Erwin

A question persistently raised in litigation is whether a subdivision plat that meets all minimum technical engineering requirements must be approved by a local planning commission? Under Louisiana law, the answer is “no” . . . ...

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Tip : The picture for Upstate Louisiana seen as Upbeat

Posted: 3/23/08 :: By: Neil Erwin

Upstate Louisiana was drawn as an upbeat area for real estate development and forward-looking governmental innovation, spurred by significant investment in cyber defense. ...

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