Longue Vue Master Plan

A master plan gives direction to a historic 1930s house and gardens converted to a museum.

The Maintenance Plan and Master Plan completedfor this important historic house museum and siteat the edge of New Orleans include both a detailedsurvey of the entire campus and a strategic planfor the development and growth of the institution.Work resulting from the planning effort includes newstaff offices, a new gift shop, restoration of the mainhouse as well as attachments and garden structures, reorganization of roads and parking, and preservation oflandscape elements. A conditional use permit to address comprehensively Longue Vue’s status and site issueswas granted by City Council. This project received anHonor Award from the American Society of LandscapeArchitects in 1998.

Client
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Year
2001
Project Area
8 Acres
Awards
ASLA Louisiana Chapter Honor Award