Comments on: Good Neighbors

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:24 +0000

Not at all – part of the meeting’s message was that all folks have to be informed on the issue to battle it. The update since that article is that many venues got moratoriums on shutting music down, but the fight isn’t over.

By: James Roach

James Roach — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:02:52 +0000

This guy has an good synopsis. http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/08/owen-courreges-the-latest-weapon-in-the-war-on-live-music/

Some of it is only interesting to a zoning geek like me.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:03:37 +0000

Sounds like they were enacted mainly as a NIMBY reaction or efforts to regulate the sins of music and alcohol. You are correct about the Frankenstein aspect – there are overlays, exceptions, moratoriums, and so many other confusing aspects to wrap your head around. It really is staggering. The city put this link out, but it only deals with the current situation and not the need for changes – http://new.nola.gov/mayor/press-releases/2012/20120926-mayor-landrieu-issues-statement-regarding/

By: James Roach

James Roach — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:46:58 +0000

Damn zoning officials. 😉 I read some interesting articles on the topic after reading your post. Reminds me of some of Bloomington’s problems. IU and university students are our lifeblood and many cases livelihood, but so many people complain about living next to them. Any idea of the history of these regulations? why were they originally enacted? In NOLA is like most major Cities, its zoning regulations are probably a Frankenstein created over decades to respond to specific issues or as a reaction to a misguided development project. Are there people/groups that are pushing to keep the status quo? I’ll tell you one thing, attend a few more pro live music rallies and you won’t be an outsider for long!