Allison Beyonde We’ve closed up shop for the time being Dear reader, We’re writing with some news: We’ve closed up shop at Curbed Nola, at least for the time being. We’re leaving our home page curated with our best and most resourceful stories and maps. Want to know what’s happening outside of New Orleans? We’re the local authorities on eight other American cities, the nation’s favorite regions, and the most interesting international design capitals. You can also follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook—where we also host groups for fans of Midcentury Modern Houses and Interiors and ..read more

Shutterstock What should a house in New Orleans should look like right now, given both the city’s architectural history and the impact climate change has had and will continue to have on the city? Bathed in subtropical sunlight, Lake Pontchartrain’s south shore appears much as it has for almost 200 years: saltwater and sky stitched together by the occasional leaping fish, punctuated by a small wooden lighthouse. An occasional speedboat breaks the illusion of timelessness. So does the fact that after Hurricane Katrina, the lighthouse was raised on 17-foot piles to accommodate flooding—both ..read more

Thanks to a 2019 renovation, it melds the best of old and new Audubon Park area is one of New Orleans’ most rarified neighborhoods. This circa-1912 manse speaks to the wealth present in the area at the turn of the century. It sits less than a block from the park and its collection of lagoons, live oaks, trails, and playground equipment. A swimming pool, patio, and generously sized front yard round out the home’s outdoor living options. The heavily fenestrated stucco abode features a recessed entrance with an arched doorway, which leads to a chandelier-hung central foyer. Medallions, mantels, h ..read more

“This isn’t just about the history of housing or replicating a norm or type. It’s about incorporating a new vision for what housing should be.” Bathed in subtropical sunlight, Lake Pontchartrain’s south shore appears much as it has for almost 200 years: saltwater and sky stitched together by the occasional leaping fish, punctuated by a small wooden lighthouse. An occasional speedboat breaks the illusion of timelessness. So does the fact that after Hurricane Katrina, the lighthouse was raised on 17-foot piles to accommodate flooding—both the sea surge associated with hurricanes and the flash fl ..read more

This is the first time it has ever hit the market The French Quarter is New Orleans’ oldest and most expensive neighborhood, but homeowners who seek its densely urban layout, historic appeal, and walkability can find those same attributes in the neighboring Marigny Triangle. In some ways, the Marigny Triangle is superior to the French Quarter: sandwiched between the Vieux Carre and the trending Bywater, it enjoys proximity to both amenities in both neighborhoods. This 144-year-old abode sits on Chartres Street between Esplanade Avenue and the most club-dense stretch of Frenchmen Street, about ..read more

The homes range in price from $33,000 to $90,000 Earlier this month, city officials and local business leaders celebrated the first community land trust home sold in the lower 9th Ward with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Featuring a front porch and transom, elevated above the flood plain, it was clearly designed with the both the New Orleans lifestyle and the lower 9th Ward’s greatest disasters—natural and manmade—in mind. Photo via David Winkler-Schmit Left to right: Home Bank’s New Orleans Market President John Zollinger, New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Brenda Brea ..read more

Those gorgeous pool views, though Metairie is French for “small farm”—and that’s what the rural area just outside New Orleans’ city limits consisted of until 1915, when a new streetcar line spurred development. The 1920s and 1930s saw the development of a rarified, garden-centric neighborhood called Metry Club Gardens. Its founders described the enclave, now known as Old Metairie, as an “Exclusive Residential Park.” With its columns, glass conservatory, and pool, this 5,494-square-foot manse at 574 Woodvine Avenue cleaves to the founders’ original vision. It could easily be mistaken for one of ..read more

The 88-year-old home underwent a to-the-studs renovation in 2011 Built in 1931, this Laurel Street camelback is almost indistinguishable from a new construction, thanks to a to-the-studs renovation in 2011. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom abode retains its grand, oversized proportions (high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows) and boasts the corbels, gas lanterns, and wood floors befitting an early 20th century New Orleans home. However, its open floor plan and bank of windows and French doors are very up-to-date. This rear wall of mostly glass provides ample natural light to the open den an ..read more

There’s so much luxury in this jewel box of a home With its spacious 2,349-square-foot floor plan, multiple porches, and backyard pool, this Victorian shotgun looks like a home you’d find perched on a grassy lawn in Uptown or Mid-City. That’s why it’s surprising to see the shoebox-shaped abode wedged in tightly between two balconied French Quarter townhomes—and why the cottage combines the best of Uptown and downtown living. The circa-1871 cottage sits behind a brick-and-iron gate, and though it’s slotted snugly between its neighbors, there’s room for a walkway lined with potted plants, which ..read more

Grab a turducken po-boy and get out there. Compared to holidays like Halloween or Mardi Gras, New Orleanians don’t go particularly hard on Thanksgiving. But that doesn’t mean we won’t cook up a mean turkey-and-sausage gumbo and throw a parade. Here are six events to check out in the Big Easy during the holiday weekend. Know of an event that you don’t see here? Drop a comment below, and we’ll add it to our list ..read more