Renaissance Property Management of Louisiana

11/05/2025

Put this on your calendar and make a day of it! Stroll the neighborhood, stop by a few porches, and enjoy great local music all afternoon.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Renaissance Property Management! 🎃👻💀

10/30/2025

⏰ Don’t forget! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend — set your clocks back one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

10/30/2025

10/28/2025

Halloween block party Friday 👻🎃 Four Unplugged hits the stage at 8:30 and trust us… it’s a party every single time!! Costumes, cocktails, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit.

10/17/2025

REMINDER....

The City of Mandeville "ReLeaf Mandeville" program is open for the Fall. This free program allows residents to receive up to two trees to be planted on their property, and is available for anyone within the City Limits of Mandeville.

To apply, please complete the request form below. The deadline to fill out the form is Friday, November 1, 2025.

RELEAF MANDEVILLE REQUEST FORM:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f19d876c206d460e9125900dbf8de856?portalUrl=https://Mandeville-GIS.maps.arcgis.com

10/13/2025

The swamp sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius, is popping up in ditches, along fence lines, on edges of woods and in swampy areas in Louisiana this time of year! This is a native, herbaceous perennial plant perfect for pollinator gardens and wildlife habitats.

This large, perennial forb can grow up to 6 or more feet tall with showy, yellow, daisy-like flowers in mid to late summer and well into fall. They prefer full sun but tolerate partial shade.

Swamp sunflower is most often grown from seeds and successfully comes back year after year. Plants also can be propagated by division.

10/09/2025

A new $1 million partnership will remove abandoned, derelict boats from St. Tammany waterways, President Mike Cooper announced on behalf of St. Tammany Parish Government.

The project will remove 16 sunken boats from the Tchefuncte River, Pearl River, Bayou Liberty, and Bayou Lacombe, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Coastal Environments, Inc. (CEI).

“Abandoned and unsightly derelict vessels are a clear danger to public safety, as they obstruct our navigable waterways and create hazards to boaters, especially at night,” said President Cooper. “My administration has prioritized maintaining and preserving the beauty, ecological health and safe navigation of our bayous and rivers. I am thankful to our partners, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Coastal Environments, Inc., the Parish Council and our staff for advancing this highly needed initiative for both our citizens and visitors to our parish.”

The one-year project, starting on January 1, 2026, has a total cost of $1,385,856 for both St. Tammany and Livingston parishes, with $1,166,456 in federal funding provided by NOAA. The St. Tammany portion of the project totals $1,007,888, with a $150,000 contribution from the Parish, a $43,200 cost share from CEI, and $814,688 in federal support.

“For years, our residents have shared their concerns about the dangers of sunken and abandoned boats in our waterways,” said Council Chairman Joe Impastato. “I want to thank Councilmen Jerry Binder and Arthur Laughlin, who worked with parish staff to address this critical issue. Our waterways are part of who we are in St. Tammany and we will continue to identify initiatives to keep them safe and beautiful for everyone.”

These vessels pose serious environmental threats by leaching hazardous materials into sensitive wetland habitats and obstructing safe navigation. Once complete, the project will have eliminated over 193 tons of marine debris, including from six boats in Livingston Parish, with 10% (approximately 19.3 tons) recycled and repurposed.

The project will also include an educational program to 20,000 K-5 students in St. Tammany and Livingston parishes, promoting awareness of the environmental hazards of abandoned vessels and the importance of responsible boating practices.

Additionally, St. Tammany Parish Government has approved $100,000 for a separate project to remove up to six permitted vessels in the coming months.

10/07/2025

We want your feedback as we plan to reduce traffic in west St. Tammany!

Attend the open house meeting for the proposed LA 59-LA 1088 Connector Road (North of I-12) this Thursday, October 9, at the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation's office from 5-7 p.m.

The proposed roadway is part of President Cooper and the Parish Council’s ongoing mission to upgrade our infrastructure and provide real traffic solutions.

10/03/2025

09/26/2025

09/23/2025

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In the UK, a fascinating architectural innovation is buzzing into urban life — “bee bricks” are becoming mandatory in some new construction projects. These are standard-sized building bricks with built-in cavities specifically designed to house solitary bees. Unlike honeybees, these pollinators don’t live in hives — they prefer small, snug holes where they can lay eggs safely.

Made from concrete mixed with recycled materials, bee bricks are integrated directly into the walls of homes, schools, and offices. Their shallow holes mimic the natural crevices bees seek out in wood or stone, but in a format that fits modern design. They offer protection from predators, rain, and harsh weather — essentially, bee-sized apartments in the city.

Local councils in areas like Brighton have already required these bricks in new developments, as a response to the rapid decline of pollinators due to habitat loss. By embedding biodiversity into buildings, cities are becoming not just human-friendly, but nature-friendly too.

It’s a simple but powerful step: one small cavity-filled brick at a time, helping restore vital ecosystems where bees can thrive — even in concrete jungles.