Central Business District Historic Landmarks Commission

Contact Information

Phone:(504) 658-7040
Website:https://www.nola.gov/hdlc/
Board address:

City Hall
1300 Poydras Street, Room 7W03
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

 

Purpose

The Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission:

  • Promotes Central Business District historic districts and landmarks for the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public, especially the residents of New Orleans;
  • Assists in preserving, protecting, and regulating buildings, sites, monuments, structures, and districts of historic interest or importance within the Central Business District of New Orleans;
  • Assists in preserving and enhancing the environmental quality of the Central Business District;
  • Establishes and improves property values through support of preservation activities; and
  • Fosters economic development and encourages balanced growth.

Composition

The Mayor appoints nine members subject to the approval of the City Council as follows:

  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the Warehouse District Neighborhood Association; 
  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the Downtown Development District;
  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the American Institute of Architects;
  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the Preservation Resource Center;
  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the Lafayette Square Association;
  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the New Orleans Business Alliance;
  • One from a list of two persons recommended by the Chamber of Commerce; and
  • Two persons appointed by the Mayor.  

Current Composition:

Appointed By/Elected Official on Board

First Name

Last Name

Term Expires

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the Warehouse District Neighborhood Association

Greg

Pierce

6/30/2023

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the Downtown Development District

Nicole

DePietro

6/30/2022

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the A.I.A. New Orleans Chapter

Seamus

McGuire

6/30/2022

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the Preservation Resource Center

Whiton

Paine

6/30/2024

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the Lafayette Square Association

Peter

Trapolin

6/30/2024

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the New Orleans Business Alliance

Adrienne

Dixon

6/30/2023

Appointed by the Mayor with Council approval from a list of two recommended by the Chamber of Commerce

J. Matt

Norton

6/30/2025

Appointed by The Mayor , with approval of the City Council - at-large

John

Boyd

6/30/2022

Appointed by The Mayor , with approval of the City Council - at-large

Bradley

Becnel

6/30/2022

Appointed by The Mayor , with approval of the City Council - at-large – Nominated for by the District B Councilmember

Dow

Edwards

6/30/2022

Appointed by The Mayor , with approval of the City Council - at-large – Nominated for by the District C Councilmember

VACANT

VACANT

6/30/2022
 

Term Length

Four years.

(Created by: City Charter Sec. 4-1901, et seq.; Ord. No. 6699 M.C.S.)