News and links
Nov. 4, 2026. The HDLC landmarking nomination of 3100 Calhoun (Ted’s Frostop) will be heard by the N.O. HDLC. The nomination was requested independently by attorney David A. Dalia (June 19, 2026) and Louisiana Landmarks Society (July 14, 2026). Read the HDLC’s letter of notification to the owner. N.B.: If the building is designated as a landmark, the Commission’s jurisdiction would extend only to its external appearance. The interior arrangement and use would not be under the purview of the Commission. The HDLC’s decision of denial was issued in response to the developer’s demolition application on April 8, 2026. The developer’s appeal was withdrawn ahead of a hearing by the City Council. The developer may file for demolition again in a year’s time.
Oct. 12, 2026. Deadline to appeal the Department of Safety & Permits’ issuance of the Zoning Verification Letter (zoning decision) to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA).
NEW—Sept. 16, 2026. Ted’s Frostop and the neighborhood were named as an endangered site by the preservationist group Louisiana Landmarks Society. See coverage by WWL-TV4: “Ted’s Frostop among New Orleans most endangered sites for 2026 The beloved Uptown diner is one of nine sites included on Louisiana Landmarks Society’s list as it faces new development.“
Sept. 7, 2026. There’s been no media coverage on the Frostop development since the zoning decision was issued on Aug. 27, 2026. See a current video of Ted’s Frostop—lighted up at night—on Instagram and on Facebook.
Aug. 28, 2026. This is Day 44, counting down to the zoning appeal deadline. Please join and share the public Facebook Group “Save the Frostop Neighborhood.” We’re also on Instagram @dontdormthemug.
Aug. 27, 2026. The Department of Safety & Permits has issued the Zoning Verification Letter (zoning decision) for 3100 Calhoun and adjacent parcels in response to the developer’s request. The developer’s supporting documents are included in the same .pdf with the letter. This is the zoning decision we have been waiting for. The 45-day appeal clock starts on this day.
Aug. 26, 2026. Ryann Carter, “New Ted’s Frostop plan includes three-story apartment building, scraps demolition,” The Tulane Hullabaloo.
Aug. 23, 2026. The developer’s Zoning Verification request, which was filed with the City’s Department of Safety & Permits on July 14, 2026, has not yet been processed. Watch this space for more news—coming soon.
Aug. 14, 2026. Jonah Meadows, “Revised plans for Frostop announced“—link to nola.com. Or download the .pdf.
Aug. 12, 2026. Meeting Agenda (.pdf)
Aug. 1, 2026. Information on proposed revisions to the Frostop development is scarce, but the developers have already begun the permitting process by filing a Zoning Verification request with the City’s Department of Safety & Permits on July 14, 2026. A Zoning Verification is supposed to confirm that a project complies with the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO Art. 4.9.A).
A request must be approved through the issuance of a Zoning Verification Letter by the Director of Safety & Permits before the proposed construction can be permitted (CZO Art. 4.9.C). The Zoning Verification Letter for 3100 Calhoun has not yet been issued; and no building permit applications have been filed to date.
A Zoning Verification Letter (or decision) can be appealed to the City’s Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) within 45 days of issuance (CZO Art. 4.9.E).
July 30, 2026. Received results of a public records request—correspondence between the developer/Tulane and Council District A. This is a 148-page .pdf stored on Google Drive.
Note about Ted’s Frostop: The demolition application for 3100 Calhoun was withdrawn by the developers ahead of the City Council’s Regular Meeting of June 4, 2026. As for the revised plans—the scope of work at the original Ted’s Frostop structure is unknown at this time. It’s clear, however, that an additional commercial space with frontage on S. Claiborne is proposed.