Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, and Associates

VCPORA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the preservation and protection of the Vieux Carré as an international historic treasure, a major cultural and economic asset, and a living residential neighborhood that is valued and respected by all.

VCPORA is a member-supported organization that has sought to protect and preserve the residential vibrancy of the historic French Quarter since our founding in 1938. We work with other organizations, non-profits, and all levels of government to advocate on issues of zoning and land use, architecture and infrastructure, sustainable tourism, expanding residential opportunities, and improving quality of life.

Some of the big issues we have been working on in recent years include: short-term rental regulations, zoning violations, 5G cell towers, bicycle & pedestrian safety, and riverfront access.

Every day, VCPORA monitors the roughly 4,000 buildings in the Vieux Carré for renovation, demolition by neglect, rezoning, change of use, or other alterations. Every month, we attend meetings of the City Council, NOPD, Vieux Carré Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, City Planning Commission, Historic District Landmarks Commission, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and French Quarter Management District. Every week we field dozens of calls from residents about quality-of-life issues ranging from trash pick-up to graffiti to crime to missing streetlights, broken sidewalks, and utility.

Testimonials

Thank you so much for the good work that you do to preserve our wonderful neighborhood. My husband and I appreciate all of you. We are in our mid 80s and have lived in the Quarter for over 60 years. We have seen the changes and know the challenges. -A.S.

In this fragile area: Termites are not the only danger to historic buildings. Thank you for keeping vigilant. -A.M.