NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[kingque]

Originally Posted by Franco96

No lie those parking lots off Loyola are crazy !
So much potential.

I feel like majority off those lots are land locked.


The whale lot I will continue to watch.


And the convention center hotel probably would be the other river district high rise with the shell office. Unless there is another plan.

I heard that one of the reasons the city is "slow" on developing the lots on Loyola is because Saints fans use it for tailgating. Not sure how true that is, but if it is, I wouldn't be surprised. Regardless, it needs to get developed. Find somewhere else to tailgate.

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by kingque

I heard that one of the reasons the city is "slow" on developing the lots on Loyola is because Saints fans use it for tailgating. Not sure how true that is, but if it is, I wouldn't be surprised. Regardless, it needs to get developed. Find somewhere else to tailgate.

It’s probably never going to happen but think those lots would be great for a tail gate park. That area needs more green space and maybe extend it to where the old City Hall is ( once they demolish it).

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by sooperpaz

Unfortunately there won’t be a high rise at the River District and city hall definitely will not be a high rise. Not sure where you saw that Tulane is building a high rise - those renderings for the bio-innovation district are just visions, not renderings of anything proposed or under development. I’d love a high rise, but I’ll be happy with more infill of any height.

This is the video that gave me the impression. Like you say it may or may not happen; but there’s potential there. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yHyGKyLqSJM

[kingque]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

It’s probably never going to happen but think those lots would be great for a tail gate park. That area needs more green space and maybe extend it to where the old City Hall is ( once they demolish it).

Construct all mid/high rises (mostly mixed use housing/hotels) with a tailgating element on the rooftops and ground floor retail/restaurants. It would attract more tailgaters, add more hotels near the Superdome, and build a bridge between Canal Street and Poydras/South Market. Parking garages give you more parking options in the area. Hell, you could even open a few bars over there for the "fresh off work" crowd.

The difference on Poydras/Loyola with Dave and Busters, Hurt Donuts and Chick-Fil-A is night and day. Add more of that on the next block and you have another new area to help people spread out and not be concentrated by the FQ/River.

Warehouse District is another area that's night and day different from when I was in high school (early 2000s). Adding the River District will add another.

The potential is there, and who knows, it may already be in unofficial discussions. It makes too much sense. But, the city has to be in GROWTH mode for it to happen and unfortunately, that means local government has to be at the forefront for the right reasons.

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by kingque

Construct all mid/high rises (mostly mixed use housing/hotels) with a tailgating element on the rooftops and ground floor retail/restaurants. It would attract more tailgaters, add more hotels near the Superdome, and build a bridge between Canal Street and Poydras/South Market. Parking garages give you more parking options in the area. Hell, you could even open a few bars over there for the "fresh off work" crowd.

The difference on Poydras/Loyola with Dave and Busters, Hurt Donuts and Chick-Fil-A is night and day. Add more of that on the next block and you have another new area to help people spread out and not be concentrated by the FQ/River.

Warehouse District is another area that's night and day different from when I was in high school (early 2000s). Adding the River District will add another.

The potential is there, and who knows, it may already be in unofficial discussions. It makes too much sense. But, the city has to be in GROWTH mode for it to happen and unfortunately, that means local government has to be at the forefront for the right reasons.

Great idea. And since they’re never gonna demolish Plaza Tower; why not bring it back as a mixed use building (apartments, condos, office, retail) to help tie that whole area together.

[kingque]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

Great idea. And since they’re never gonna demolish Plaza Tower; why not bring it back as a mixed use building (apartments, condos, apartments, office, retail) to help tie that whole area together.

Not gonna lie. A redeveloped Plaza Tower with an updated surrounding area would look great. Play into the black and white/checkerboard look.

They can also update the exterior so that it looks new, if they want. But it's still in the hands of ol' boy, so ...

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by kingque

Not gonna lie. A redeveloped Plaza Tower with an updated surrounding area would look great. Play into the black and white/checkerboard look.

They can also update the exterior so that it looks new, if they want. But it's still in the hands of ol' boy, so ...

Yeah one who shall remain nameless. IMO, he’s just holding out for a big pay day. Once he gets that- then he’ll finally sell.

[NOLAslimm]

Originally Posted by kingque

I heard that one of the reasons the city is "slow" on developing the lots on Loyola is because Saints fans use it for tailgating. Not sure how true that is, but if it is, I wouldn't be surprised. Regardless, it needs to get developed. Find somewhere else to tailgate.

they literally took the main tailgating lot and gave it to Benson, its a Mercedies Van dealership now

[Gee32]

Originally Posted by sooperpaz

Unfortunately there won’t be a high rise at the River District and city hall definitely will not be a high rise. Not sure where you saw that Tulane is building a high rise - those renderings for the bio-innovation district are just visions, not renderings of anything proposed or under development. I’d love a high rise, but I’ll be happy with more infill of any height.

The River district has two apartment/ condo towers planned on the river as well as another Office tower that will be 400k - 600k sqft from their last update. I don’t think they will be Super tall’s but they will definitely be high rises. Based of the latest info from the convention center the HQ hotel is back online so that’s another high rise so the River district will have 3-4 high rises and looks like 2 mid rise boutique hotels based off the updated renderings.

[Gee32]

Originally Posted by NOLAslimm

they literally took the main tailgating lot and gave it to Benson, its a Mercedies Van dealership now

I really hate that. This site should have at least had a mid rise on it and not a suburban dealership.

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by NOLAslimm

they literally took the main tailgating lot and gave it to Benson, its a Mercedies Van dealership now

And what’s funny is they lost the naming rights for the Dome shortly after the Mercedes Benz dealership went up. I’m assuming that was part of the original naming rights agreement with Mercedes Benz to put their name on the Dome.

[sguil1]

https://www.nola.com/news/business/c...rce=featured-2

Article just confirming timeline for Caeser's opening

Caesars New Orleans plans to open new hotel on Canal Street this fall

Following delays, the Caesars New Orleans hotel under construction alongside the casino is scheduled to open this fall, joining a host of new developments along New Orleans’ riverfront ahead of next year’s Super Bowl.

Caesars wants to open the 15-floor, 340-room hotel at the foot of Canal Street before the Super Bowl is held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in February, said Samir Mowad, the casino’s general manager.

Mowad spoke in an interview in Baton Rouge after a state Senate committee gave Caesars an additional year to be out of compliance with an employment rule meant to ensure local hiring. Mowad cited disruptions caused by the renovations.

[broadmoor]

Regarding a few of the more recent posts...

Tulane doesn't have any short-term plans to add buildings to their downtown campus because they've got the build-outs of Charity and their now mostly vacant hospital to deal with first. They're also doing some landscaping and pedestrianizing at least one smaller street, so it's all going to be good stuff but not new construction.

If we're talking what major entities want regarding Saints tailgates, I'd argue there's an incentive to eliminate surface lots downtown because it pushes more people to tailgate in Champions Square, where they'll pay for concessions. I doubt that's a motivator for the city to slow development or something. More likely, the lot owners are making good money on premium parking rates and holding out for high bids.

I'm pro-redevelopment of the Plaza Tower, and now that the old Archdiocese building is being redeveloped, the Plaza Tower will be sandwiched between that and the South Market District, so at least the surrounding area is growing in a way that makes the location more desirable for developers. Eventually, I could see it being attractive as a condo/apartment/hotel co-brand sort of thing.

[kingque]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

And what’s funny is they lost the naming rights for the Dome shortly after the Mercedes Benz dealership went up. I’m assuming that was part of the original naming rights agreement with Mercedes Benz to put their name on the Dome.

Initially, those in power at Mercedes didn't know just how heated the Saints/Falcons rivalry was, so when they moved from Jersey to Atlanta, they didn't give it a thought. Mercedes went to the Bensons and advised that they would still be partners with them, but that they would be putting their name on the new stadium here in Atlanta, GA because it just made sense since they were moving their NA-HQ in the area. That's why after the deal, they still kept the Mercedes trim on the Superdome near the parking entrances.

I heard Ceasars was in the picture way before the relationship with Mercedes ended though.

Regardless, that dealership shouldn't be there. Total waste of space that should've been something related to the Saints/tailgating.

[NOLAslimm]

Originally Posted by kingque

Initially, those in power at Mercedes didn't know just how heated the Saints/Falcons rivalry was, so when they moved from Jersey to Atlanta, they didn't give it a thought. Mercedes went to the Bensons and advised that they would still be partners with them, but that they would be putting their name on the new stadium here in Atlanta, GA because it just made sense since they were moving their NA-HQ in the area. That's why after the deal, they still kept the Mercedes trim on the Superdome near the parking entrances.

I heard Ceasars was in the picture way before the relationship with Mercedes ended though.

Regardless, that dealership shouldn't be there. Total waste of space that should've been something related to the Saints/tailgating.

anything would be better than a sprinter van dealership

[NOLAslimm]

Originally Posted by sguil1

https://www.nola.com/news/business/c...rce=featured-2

Article just confirming timeline for Caeser's opening

Caesars New Orleans plans to open new hotel on Canal Street this fall

Following delays, the Caesars New Orleans hotel under construction alongside the casino is scheduled to open this fall, joining a host of new developments along New Orleans’ riverfront ahead of next year’s Super Bowl.

Caesars wants to open the 15-floor, 340-room hotel at the foot of Canal Street before the Super Bowl is held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in February, said Samir Mowad, the casino’s general manager.

Mowad spoke in an interview in Baton Rouge after a state Senate committee gave Caesars an additional year to be out of compliance with an employment rule meant to ensure local hiring. Mowad cited disruptions caused by the renovations.

fits the timeframe Samir gave me when we spoke a few months ago, he said "barring any delays, we want to fully open by labor day weekend" the main goal was always to be ready for Superbowl

[Geaux NOLA]

I've been reading this thread for a year or so but wanted to jump in and 'introduce myself' while also thanking everyone for regularly sharing all the updates/improvements across the city. I know Tennis recently stepped away but his name stands out.

New Orleans is truly a special place with so much potential. I'm glad I've found a board that's just as passionate about sharing and discussing development happenings across the city. I currently live in Atlanta and do not share the same passion. Like many, we just live here because of work.

Plan to be in Nola soon.

[NOLAslimm]

ok, drunk but lets post pics lol


Zavier has the stairwell going up along with all the pilings driven



504 golf unfucking the previous stuff



cant get a pic from this side



opp on phase 3



friend didnt come through so I got the 4/12/24 Convention center blvd caesars pic





got caught in traffic just to get the pic, former basketball player Avery Johnson ordered a parade for his daughters wedding, complete with St. Augustine marching band lol, Johnson was on the 1st float with a megaphone yelling random stuff

[typo86]

What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.
https://www.nola.com/news/business/n...f3a28593e.html

[Blitzen]

Originally Posted by typo86

What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.
https://www.nola.com/news/business/n...f3a28593e.html

A few thoughts on this:

1. If the train line is never going to be built, don’t waste the money on a road, just build new garages and rental car facilities on the north side connected to the existing terminal and save everyone’s time. There’s plenty of space.
2. If a train line is going to be built, LA needs to think regionally. No one wants to take a people mover, to a train, to a streetcar, to their hotel. Just build a light-rail system that connects to the terminal directly and goes to BR and downtown Nola. Instead of stopping at Union Station, it should just continue down the Loyola streetcar tracks to Canal Street to the River.