Tulane has had a hand in the former Elks Building for almost two decades, first leasing out 12,000 square feet to accommodate a day-care center. The building officially became Tulane's in 2013 and opened its doors to Social Work students during the fall semester of 2014.

518 Natchez took a whole lot of rehabilitation to get to where it is today. Studio WTA, which spearheaded the project, ended up having to replace an entire unit frame in this now mixed-use development that includes five apartments and office space on its ground level.

Why not just make beautifully designed buildings when you can wholeheartedly live their ethos? That was architecture firm Trapolin Peer's award-winning thought when it moved offices to 850 Tchoupitoulas. Designed by James Dakin and built in 1846, the former Royal Broom factory has been completely redesigned to include ground level office space for rent and Trapolin Peer at the top two floors.

This GCE Green Development project was its first, restoring a total of four buildings to bring eleven apartments to the real estate market, all of which are now off the market thanks to their major success. In addition to being energy-efficient buildings, many historic markers have been saved and restored.

The Carver Theater's return to its former glory as well as its major upgrades are truly a sight to behold. This Treme theater was built in 1950 and has been on the National Register of Historic Places list for years. After screening its last films in 1980, it functioned as a community health clinic from 1984 until Hurricane Katrina. Damage from the storm put its future in peril, but owner Dr. Eugene Oppman undertook the difficult task of gutting and restoring the building with patience and care, netting it well-deserved recognition and a foothold in the live entertainment scene.

Local developer Pat O’Brien (again, real name) has spent decades helping to revitalize the small neighborhood located just past the interstate and bounded by Columbus, Roman, Derbigny, and Kerlerec St, the latter of which she purchased her first home in the area to restore in 1969. Her ongoing efforts merit recognition and acclaim for their attention to detail as well as sensitivity to neighborhood dynamics.

A circa 1880 Victorian with attached corner store, 1241 Josephine St may no longer have its commerce side actively running, but its restoration from MBWilliam Design has certainly breathed new life back into the four bedroom, five bath residence.

NOMMA is a 71,000 square foot military charter school surrounded by youth, yet its classic details is what caught the attention of LLS. Opened in 1907, this Romanesque Revival space was used by the Navy until Hurricane Katrina. NOMMA's restoration of the space is yet another boon to the burgeoning Federal City area.

A Curbed NOLA favorite, the Myrtle Banks Building now includes an art space, co-working space, and the soon-to-open Jack & Jake's market as well as office space for KIPP. Built in 1902, the building was the former home of McDonough 38 but suffered fire damage and abandonment before being fully restored by Alembic Community Development, who are committed to honoring the space's neighborhood significance.

More Central City and OC Haley corridor love! The PolyBar Project restores and reimagines a former streetcar switching station, turning the expansive complex into an additional space for nearby Ashe Cultural Center as well as Tulane City Center.

Many years in the making, the sole home of Professor Longhair, Henry Byrd, has been revitalized, restored, and turned into a beautiful museum meant to honor the NOLA native musician, curated by his daughter.photo via WWNO

Utilizing new construction and restoring original structures, Neville Development has crafted historic, elegant, and affordable housing in MidCity. The 31 units span 11 buildings, five of which were lovingly restored.

Located in the former Texaco Building, the Marais Apartments are yet another HRI Properties development in the downtown area. This 17 story building spans 112 units catered to senior citizens that include residents from the former Iberville projects. Before HRI took over, the space had been vacant for nearly 15 years.

This circa 1870 Italianate structure was once two buildings. Even stranger, it was once the Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Home now merged into one to form the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center. The front facade has stayed true to its roots, though the entire space has been majorly redeveloped to accommodate such a multi-faceted center.