The City of New Orleans is ready to move forward with a permit to demolish the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel following months of contentious discussions with the developer about how to safely bring down the structure and carefully remove two bodies still inside the rubble.
After a Civil District Court hearing April 30 regarding the developer's motion requesting the city approve plans, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement saying the city is prepared to issue a conditional permit for demolition. Cantrell says the city’s actions come after developer 1031 Canal LLC submitted a stamped demolition plan from a licensed engineer.