NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by laaron

I feel like the city should focus on doing the small basic things along Canal St. like repairing damaged sidewalks, fixing damage light poles, landscaping and repaving/restriping the street. Simple maintenance. Also having a more visible police presence. The foot traffic is there. The upper end is not attractive for quality businesses to open up and that is partially due to how it looks. Sketchy and dirty. The old State Palace theatre is an eyesore too.

But where would they get the money to do this? They have to pay for a study first !!!!!!got to pay some consultant "i e someones wife" to study this very difficult issue!

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by shivtim

I stayed on Canal Street a few weeks ago. As an outsider, my immediate impression is the city (or parish, or economic development group, etc) could do tax breaks for residential conversions of upper floors, do a road diet to slow down cars, improve crosswalks, and improve signage and boarding for the streetcar.

Seriously, you just nailed it ! The road diet is so important and Im surprised we dont hear more about it. In the middle of the summer that street is simply unbearable. Stinks, too hot, trash,smelly homeless, stagant water in potholes or broken pavers, exhaust from all the cars and busses and no shade from any trees on the street. Then throw in a nice, quick downpour and you have just a lovely bouquet of aromas to enjoy !

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Slidell Memorial opens 61,000-square-foot expansion






https://www.nola.com/news/communitie...2beb4ab40.html

[NOLAslimm]

friends in town so made a trip last night. over done it lol...From the GM, they are still on track to have the hotel open a bit early, end of October for Taylor Swifts 3 sold out shows at the Superdome but he also said that all of the rooms would not be available.

updates:

whatever they are doing behind little gem saloon



Poydras is now 2 lanes paved each way, its getting better. they removed the valet tent for Caesars so they can start scraping Monday, I think end of the month the temp Valet will be moving over to the canal street hotel entrance side, they paved the turning lanes but all the intersections and turn spots are unpaved at the moment



looking towards the Convention center/Poydras entrance, lots of Table games and slots removed, see how they set it up next



new gold statues to compliment the dragon for asian gaming





old Buffet spot by the foodhall, right outside the new Asian gaming also getting a different layout soon



they snuck Caesar in recently, this is by the original Valet entrance



and on to Octavia, I love it, I understand its new and will have to work out some issues like any new place, my only 2 complaints is that they are using the same junk video poker machines as the sportsbook, apparently parts are hard to get for this particular brand machine and they break often, the techs hate them and they still brought them in. there are several machines at the sportsbook that have been broken for a good 9 months...the other issue is one of the Bartenders is pretty slow, we knew this from another bar but after 25 minutes of playing bartop, we had to remind him that we still needed a drink, and while I didnt walk the whole bar top area, on our side, one machine was already broken lol

























drink menu

[BlueDot]

Awesome shots Slimm. I missed out on Harrah’s but look forward to visiting Caesars one day. Just realized something though… between the Dome renovations, Caesar’s redevelopment, River District, Tulane’s expanding medical district, the Convention Center, Aquarium and so much more; is this the most investment downtown has seen at one time ? Very impressive when you stand back and really look at it.

[NOLAslimm]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

Awesome shots Slimm. I missed out on Harrah’s but look forward to visiting Caesars one day. Just realized something though… between the Dome renovations, Caesar’s redevelopment, River District, Tulane’s expanding medical district, the Convention Center, Aquarium and so much more; is this the most investment downtown has seen at one time ? Very impressive when you stand back and really look at it.

in my 40 years here, id say yes

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Seriously, you just nailed it ! The road diet is so important and Im surprised we dont hear more about it. In the middle of the summer that street is simply unbearable. Stinks, too hot, trash,smelly homeless, stagant water in potholes or broken pavers, exhaust from all the cars and busses and no shade from any trees on the street. Then throw in a nice, quick downpour and you have just a lovely bouquet of aromas to enjoy !

Speaking of the heat on Canal, a road diet would create space for some real trees. The palms look lovely, and you can't really put something bigger in the neutral ground without affecting the streetcar, but they could definitely put some smaller trees on the sidewalk sides especially if they remove a lane each way. The pistachio trees they have around the CBD and warehouse district would be great. Canal just desperately needs more shade if they want regular foot traffic April - September.

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by broadmoor

Speaking of the heat on Canal, a road diet would create space for some real trees. The palms look lovely, and you can't really put something bigger in the neutral ground without affecting the streetcar, but they could definitely put some smaller trees on the sidewalk sides especially if they remove a lane each way. The pistachio trees they have around the CBD and warehouse district would be great. Canal just desperately needs more shade if they want regular foot traffic April - September.

Some jacarandas would be awesome, and they come in Mardi Gras colors! Canal St definitely needs shade trees.


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[BlueDot]

I hope they put a stop to those obnoxious ATV and dirt bike riders that parade along Canal St.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

I hope they put a stop to those obnoxious ATV and dirt bike riders that parade along Canal St.

They are going to need to study that issue first

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

They are going to need to study that issue first

😂😂😂

[sooperpaz]

I don't think I've seen these before - updates to the Lafitte Greenway Master Plan from March 2024, specifically from Broad to BSJ.

https://www.lafittegreenway.org/b2b

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by sooperpaz

I don't think I've seen these before - updates to the Lafitte Greenway Master Plan from March 2024, specifically from Broad to BSJ.

https://www.lafittegreenway.org/b2b

Really cool. I'm not sure how much of that is new but what I took notice of was the amphitheater, the "Nordic athletics" facility, and the skatable features. Edit: never mind, it says NORDC.

[sooperpaz]

Originally Posted by Chris from N.O.

Really cool. I'm not sure how much of that is new but what I took notice of was the amphitheater, the "Nordic athletics" facility, and the skatable features. Edit: never mind, it says NORDC.

Now I really want some Nordic athletic features on the greenway

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Cali Jewelry Brand gorjana To Debut First Louisiana Storefront in New Orleans; Seeks to Partner with Local Nonprofits




https://bizneworleans.com/cali-jewel...al-nonprofits/

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Some Food Updates:

After Red Bird closes, a familiar name is bringing burgers back to this Lakeview spot



https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...2cd0fe20d.html


Dig into Korean fried chicken, sushi sandos, beer towers at Freret Street's new Chi Chi's


https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...1313c85f4.html


Bub’s Burgers opens tiny Uptown location. Here's how it's different, how to order



https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...ce39c94cd.html


New Restaurant Coming to Former Lakeview Café




https://whatnownola.com/2024/09/08/n...lakeview-cafe/


Former home of Fair Grinds Coffee returns as a delicious, affordable French breakfast spot



https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...4f830949b.html


Two-in-One Concept Called The Double Club Coming to the French Quarter




https://whatnownola.com/2024/09/11/t...rench-quarter/





36-29180 Alcohol: Class A - Restaurant Beer and Liquor 620 IBERVILLE STREET LLC MR. ED'S PO-BOYS
620 IBERVILLE ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130-2322 Active Sep 16, 2024 May 31, 2025




Fast-Casual Hibachi Concept Coming to Broad Street




https://whatnownola.com/2024/09/23/f...-broad-street/


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740 St Charles Avenue

[tennis1400]

Good to see this project getting full funded!!

September 18, 2024

Joseph I. Giarrusso

City Council Funds $17 Million Needed for Full Automation of West Power Complex, Enhancing Infrastructure and Flood Prevention
City Council Funds $17 Million Needed for Full Automation of West Power Complex, Enhancing Infrastructure and Flood Prevention
NEW ORLEANS - The Sewerage and Water Board West Power complex needs $34 million
to fully automate the substation when it becomes operational in June 2025. The New
Orleans City Council, in collaboration with the New Orleans legislative delegation, has
worked to fund the City’s match of $17 million as the final portion of funds needed to
fully automate the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans’s West Power Complex.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s office is also working on a $17 million match. Mayor
Cantrell and her Administration have now agreed to the funding, realizing the
importance of this project notwithstanding other City concerns.
“This power complex is one of the most important infrastructure projects in our
lifetime,” said District A Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, Budget Committee Chair .
“The substation will come online in June 2025. This new funding will ensure the
substation is not relying on people to manage the power and is instead completely
automated. Delay is not an option. I want to thank my Council colleagues for their
urgent attention, my legislative colleagues for their continued support, the Governor's
office for the state match and to Mayor Cantrell for getting behind these efforts for all
New Orleanians."
“It is not realistic to sit around and wait for funding to magically appear, which is why
this Council must act now,” said Council Vice-President JP Morrell. “I want to thank
the Governor’s Office for working with City Council and the New Orleans Delegation on
this project. This funding cannot wait, and we cannot waste time posturing to make a
political point.”
“I’m thrilled to see the New Orleans City Council, Governor Landry, and my colleagues
in the Louisiana Legislature come together to secure the $17 million local match for the
federal grant needed to complete this critical Sewerage and Water Board power plant
project,” said Representative Stephanie Hilferty, District 94 . “This collaborative
effort showcases what we can achieve when we work as a team for the betterment of
our community. While this funding is a significant milestone in modernizing the
Sewerage and Water Board’s operations, it’s important to recognize that our work is far
from over. This power plant is just the first step in a larger journey to upgrade
Sewerage and Water Board’s operations and infrastructure to ensure reliable services
for all our residents. We must maintain this momentum and continue to invest in the
systems that are vital to our city’s future.”
“From day one, Governor Landry and I have been lock-stepped on making this happen,”
said State Senator Jimmy Harris, District 4 . “I am pleased and relieved to know that
the New Orleans City Council is also in step on behalf of the citizens of New Orleans. All
of us, including the citizens of New Orleans, want and deserve the same thing. This is
simply to have electricity for the pumping systems to ensure available power for pump
operation that prevents flooding in our neighborhoods and on our streets.”
The allocation from the City Council will be $14 million from General Obligation bonds
from bonds the City recently sold. The remaining $3 million will come from Fair Share
dollars appropriated to Sewerage and Water Board.
In 2021, the power complex received $22 million in city funding. In 2022, Council
funded $30 million for the substation itself. In 2023, state legislators negotiated for an
additional $10 million in state capital outlay, plus $5 million in Fair Share dollars,
totaling $55 million in state funds to date. And this year, the Council allocated an
additional $20 million to this project when the phase one construction bids came in over
budget.
The funding ordinances will be filed at the September 19 City Council meeting and
considered for final approval at the October 10 meeting.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by sooperpaz

I don't think I've seen these before - updates to the Lafitte Greenway Master Plan from March 2024, specifically from Broad to BSJ.

https://www.lafittegreenway.org/b2b

I love the bridge over Broad! Hope that actually comes to fruition.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Good to see this project getting full funded!!

September 18, 2024

Joseph I. Giarrusso

City Council Funds $17 Million Needed for Full Automation of West Power Complex, Enhancing Infrastructure and Flood Prevention
City Council Funds $17 Million Needed for Full Automation of West Power Complex, Enhancing Infrastructure and Flood Prevention
NEW ORLEANS - The Sewerage and Water Board West Power complex needs $34 million
to fully automate the substation when it becomes operational in June 2025. The New
Orleans City Council, in collaboration with the New Orleans legislative delegation, has
worked to fund the City’s match of $17 million as the final portion of funds needed to
fully automate the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans’s West Power Complex.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s office is also working on a $17 million match. Mayor
Cantrell and her Administration have now agreed to the funding, realizing the
importance of this project notwithstanding other City concerns.
“This power complex is one of the most important infrastructure projects in our
lifetime,” said District A Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, Budget Committee Chair .
“The substation will come online in June 2025. This new funding will ensure the
substation is not relying on people to manage the power and is instead completely
automated. Delay is not an option. I want to thank my Council colleagues for their
urgent attention, my legislative colleagues for their continued support, the Governor's
office for the state match and to Mayor Cantrell for getting behind these efforts for all
New Orleanians."
“It is not realistic to sit around and wait for funding to magically appear, which is why
this Council must act now,” said Council Vice-President JP Morrell. “I want to thank
the Governor’s Office for working with City Council and the New Orleans Delegation on
this project. This funding cannot wait, and we cannot waste time posturing to make a
political point.”
“I’m thrilled to see the New Orleans City Council, Governor Landry, and my colleagues
in the Louisiana Legislature come together to secure the $17 million local match for the
federal grant needed to complete this critical Sewerage and Water Board power plant
project,” said Representative Stephanie Hilferty, District 94 . “This collaborative
effort showcases what we can achieve when we work as a team for the betterment of
our community. While this funding is a significant milestone in modernizing the
Sewerage and Water Board’s operations, it’s important to recognize that our work is far
from over. This power plant is just the first step in a larger journey to upgrade
Sewerage and Water Board’s operations and infrastructure to ensure reliable services
for all our residents. We must maintain this momentum and continue to invest in the
systems that are vital to our city’s future.”
“From day one, Governor Landry and I have been lock-stepped on making this happen,”
said State Senator Jimmy Harris, District 4 . “I am pleased and relieved to know that
the New Orleans City Council is also in step on behalf of the citizens of New Orleans. All
of us, including the citizens of New Orleans, want and deserve the same thing. This is
simply to have electricity for the pumping systems to ensure available power for pump
operation that prevents flooding in our neighborhoods and on our streets.”
The allocation from the City Council will be $14 million from General Obligation bonds
from bonds the City recently sold. The remaining $3 million will come from Fair Share
dollars appropriated to Sewerage and Water Board.
In 2021, the power complex received $22 million in city funding. In 2022, Council
funded $30 million for the substation itself. In 2023, state legislators negotiated for an
additional $10 million in state capital outlay, plus $5 million in Fair Share dollars,
totaling $55 million in state funds to date. And this year, the Council allocated an
additional $20 million to this project when the phase one construction bids came in over
budget.
The funding ordinances will be filed at the September 19 City Council meeting and
considered for final approval at the October 10 meeting.

This is HUGE. So glad it's getting done!