NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[Blitzen]

http://midcitymessenger.com/2013/04/...eet/#more-1364

The owner of the abandoned brick apartment building behind the American Can Co. wants to renovate it into apartments if he can get approval!

[ardecila]

Habana Outpost got preliminary approval from the Architectural Review Committee.

[tennis1400]

Heres a permit in the elysian fields area:

6220 Elysian Fields Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Permit #13-07995-RNVN ·Ref Code: MJYNHY
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Donald Maginis Architects
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
3/14/2013 11:40:48 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior renovations to a vacant fast food restaurant as per plans and City Planning Approval. Exterior deck not a part of this permit. Buttermilk Drop Doughnuts


6325 Elysian Fields Ave, #A·Change of Use ·Permit #13-08318-CUSE ·Ref Code: VRWUR6
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Historic Home Recyclers of New Orleans,LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
3/18/2013 10:51:53 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Converting a 1350 sf vacant space into a office building as per plans. Signage will require a seperate permit.

Applicant:
Historic Home Recyclers of New Orleans,LLC
Contractors:
Historic Home Recyclers of New Orleans,LLC


Great to see the eyesore that is the WWL Studios on Rampart finally getting renovated:

1024 N Rampart St·Renovation (Structural) ·Permit #13-11113-RNVS ·Ref Code: TVPJZL
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Tim Dumatrait
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
4/9/2013 6:16:24 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior and exterior renovations to existing news studio (WWL TV) as per plans and VCC Permit #

Applicant:
Tim Dumatrait
Contractors:
Voelkel Mcwilliams Construction
Expires:
10/11/2013 12:00:00 AM

Link to project documents:

https://onestopapp.nola.gov/GetDocum...x?DocID=801647


Peche (800 Magazine Street)

[contractortiger]

Tennis, you are quick. I'm the PM working on WWL and I literally just got back from the permit office and you already have it up on the board. Well done.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by contractortiger

Tennis, you are quick. I'm the PM working on WWL and I literally just got back from the permit office and you already have it up on the board. Well done.

Sorry to steal your thunder...post any renderings you have if you can.


Renderings of 745-749 Baronne Street




I love stories like this:

City of New Orleans to accept a gift of replacement street name tiles from Spain

APRIL 11, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LA – At a ceremony on Thursday, April 11, 2013, City officials will host a business delegation from the city of Talavera de la Reina in Spain, who will present four decorative street name ceramic tile plates to replace four time-worn ceramic tiles in Jackson Square. The replacement tiles are identical to the tiles that mark the name of French Quarter streets during Spanish rule of New Orleans, and were crafted at the same factory as the tiles donated to New Orleans by the City of Talavera de la Reina in 1959.

[contractortiger]

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[ardecila]

Fixed link:

http://flic.kr/p/eaBjqs

Are you guys gonna clean/repair the area around the louvers on the facade? Some of the flashing is pretty badly stained, and it looks like some of the spandrel panels behind the screen are blown out.

[contractortiger]

Unfortunately the work needing to be done to the facade is getting pushed to a later time. The focus for this phase of the work is to renovate the entire 2nd floor and half of the 1st floor to bring there offices up to date. There old office space was straight out of the 1960's. This renovation will really help give them very nice offices, conference rooms and new reception area. We are also doing some new roofs and some pretty large upgrades mechanically and electrically. Its a nice size project but it will be hard to notice what will be done unless you go inside.

[ardecila]

Alright, cool. The street-level improvements will be much appreciated.

[rcp11889]

whats going on at 745 baronne? there's so many small-scale projects going on these days its hard to keep up!

[jbs2886]

So anything on the NOPSI building? Will they build the 10 story addition?

[SlidellWx]

I don't think anybody knows at this point if the addition will be built.

[Chris from N.O.]

Was just driving down W. Esplanade in Kenner- just past williams headed towards the city there is a large undeveloped lot bearing a sign that says "Shopping Center in development"- name on sign is Khan Development LLC- can't find any info other than the owners live on Folse Dr. in Metairie.

google map of site:

http://goo.gl/maps/9vWpT

The sign doesn't have any anchors depicted, but looks to be a fairly large development. There are only a few vacant lots this size in Kenner.

[sgray]

That's the site of the old Redwood Apartments that got destroyed after Katrina. Retail competition there would be tough. There's a Walmart Market and Office Depot within 2 blocks of there.

I believe they considered a new apartment or retirement complex there before.

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by sgray

That's the site of the old Redwood Apartments that got destroyed after Katrina. Retail competition there would be tough. There's a Walmart Market and Office Depot within 2 blocks of there.

I believe they considered a new apartment or retirement complex there before.

Thanks// can you tell me about this piece of property? It almost looks like a dump-

http://goo.gl/maps/qPc8w

[Rampart38]

Any recent developments on the St Claude line? Have they decided on the track placement?

[v-chop]

Hey Tennis, I saw your project being reviewed on the televised portion of the CBDHDLC meeting. Very bureaucratic, but kinda exciting. The funniest part was when the chair made a motion to adjourn and another board member responded "that's my favorite motion"; very professional.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by v-chop

Hey Tennis, I saw your project being reviewed on the televised portion of the CBDHDLC meeting. Very bureaucratic, but kinda exciting. The funniest part was when the chair made a motion to adjourn and another board member responded "that's my favorite motion"; very professional.

Thats great.. i was a bit nervous about hpw the vote would turn out.

[IceCream]

Back to business, what's the new condo building next to Spruce cleaners on Magazine (near state)? We're renovating a building down the street and this seems promising. It was a vacant lot and it appears this is going to be 4 or so stories and based on the frame it appears to be quite contemporary.

[WesternSon]

Do you know how hard it to take a picture while holding a drink?