NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[Chris from N.O.]

Tennis has stated many times that this is a lot of work for him to continue updating it. I know I kind of added fuel to the fire but I'm pretty sure he doesn't appreciate people demanding information from him constantly.

[tennis1400]

Commander’s Palace has a new, tiny Garden District café with a lot going on inside




https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...8492fc2b6.html


Breakfast sandwich meets gyro at this new 'Greek, Jewish soul food' restaurant in Mid-City


https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...8d278899c.html


$3 million construction project starts on Lafreniere Park's next major amenity








https://www.nola.com/news/jefferson_...cbo=v2-7iU1HmE



New Orleans Jazz Museum Awarded $5M Herb Alpert Foundation Grant



The grant will enable the museum to complete the Herb Alpert Foundation Education Wing, further modernize its state-of-the-art performance center, renovate the museum entrance and lobby, and enhance the landscaping on the Esplanade Avenue side of the building.


https://www.bizneworleans.com/new-or...ndation-grant/



Advano to Open Silicon Battery Materials Pilot Plant in New Orleans East




https://www.bizneworleans.com/advano...-orleans-east/



Tire Recycling Company Plans $46M Facility in Louisiana




https://www.bizneworleans.com/tire-r...-in-louisiana/



LCMC Health System expansion and renovations




https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...d-renovations/





Louisiana International Terminal





https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...onal-terminal/



Caesars Superdome renovations











https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...e-renovations/

[tennis1400]

Harrah’s Casino and Hotel transformation into Caesars New Orleans

Completion of the transformation seems to be set for Labor Day 2024.









https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...s-new-orleans/

[tennis1400]

Charity Hospital redevelopment




Project description: Redevelopment of Charity Hospital at 1532 Tulane Ave. – 20-story health care building that has sat vacant since Hurricane Katrina. The Domain Companies and New York-based LMXD have both joined the development side of the project, along with original developer 1532 Tulane Partners, Inc. Tulane University has committed to be the anchor tenant, planning to move in by 2027 and occupy 400,000 square feet of the 1 million square foot building. Early plans for the remainder of the building and surrounding space also call for offices for research, biomedical firms, and life sciences tenants; The Shop co-working space; retail; 250 mixed-income housing units; outdoor café; outdoor seating; and greenspace.

Project cost: Estimated at around $600 million
Start date: 2023
Expected completion date: 2027
Owner: LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation
Construction teams: TBD



https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...redevelopment/

[tennis1400]

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center renovations



Project description: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is undergoing a multi-phased, capital improvement plan consisting of $557 million in renovations. Several improvements include a new energy-efficient roofing system, renovation and technology upgrades of 140 meeting rooms, Linear Park, exhibition hall and lobby improvements, and a potential hotel. Approximately $200 million has been spent thus far on the project.

Project cost: $557 million
Start date: 2018
Completion date: 2026
Owner/Developer: Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
Construction teams: AECOM Hunt Broadmoor joint venture (Indianapolis-based AECOM Hunt and local developer Broadmoor)


https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...r-renovations/

[tennis1400]

River District Updates


Master Plan continues to evolve . looks like Giant Ferris Wheel is now a part of the plans







River District





https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...iver-district/



Also Top Golf now has a dedicated website to the future New Orleans Location






https://topgolf.com/us/topgolf-comes-to-new-orleans/

[tennis1400]

Sucré is Adding a Second Royal Street Location



ccording to documents filed with the City of New Orleans, a Sucré location is coming to 636 Royal St., which had previously been different art galleries.

https://whatnownola.com/2024/02/12/s...reet-location/


Prominent NOLA Baker Offering Solutions at The Answer is Always CAKE

https://whatnownola.com/2024/02/14/p...s-always-cake/



Lagniappe Bakehouse to Bring Something Extra to Central City


https://whatnownola.com/2024/02/11/l...-central-city/

New Tacos Del Cartel Location Coming to Downtown



The New Orleans location is planned for the outskirts of the Central Business District, at 1010 Girod St. It is currently under construction.

https://whatnownola.com/2024/02/07/n...g-to-downtown/

[tennis1400]

The Red River Bank Veterans Branch project is progressing. Our team is installing the stucco on the building and recently completed the TPO roofing system. Also, we got our closed wall inspection yesterday, and are almost done with MEP rough ins. Keep an eye out for more updates soon






Slab pour and erection of structural steel happened this week at St. Bernard Circle!









Orleans Parish Corrections Facility Expansion







1010 Common/Fairmont Renovation







801 Magazine (Boulevard Bistro)

[tennis1400]

241 N Rampart St · New Construction · Ref Code:3RZ2AU
Type: New Construction
Applicant: Zeringue Jody
Status: Application Submitted
Date Filed: 2/8/2024
Closed: No




2000 Lakeshore Dr · New Construction · Ref Code:1LFBBV
Type: New Construction
Applicant: Edr Architects
Status: Application Submitted
Date Filed: 2/9/2024
Closed: No
Description:: Pedestrian connectivity improvements for UNO campus located at 2000 Lakeshore Dr. including •New sidewalks •Pedestrian crossings at driveways within campus limits •New sidewalk lights •Food truck staging area/curb cuts •Landscaping, paths, and seating areas




Project Number 47431
Project Pontalba Building
529 St Ann St
New Orleans , LA 70116
Part 1:
Received:
Status:

Part 2:
Received:
Fee Received:
Status:
01/17/2024

Part 3:
Received:
Fee Received:
Status:

Project Number 47505
Project Bon Ton Cafe
401 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Part 1:
Received:
Status:
02/02/2024

Part 2:
Received:
Fee Received:
Status:

Part 3:
Received:
Fee Received:
Status:



6-24291 Alcohol: Class A-General Beer and Liquor CANARLES HOTEL UNIT OWNER LLC THE RUBENSTEIN HOTEL
104 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 Active Feb 1, 2024 Mar 6, 2024

36-24302 Alcohol: Class A - Restaurant Beer and Liquor RSC DOWNTOWN 2 LLC THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFE
1001 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70112-2505 Active Feb 1, 2024 May 31, 2024

26-24243 Alcohol: Class A - Restaurant Beer and Liquor Parish Restaurant Group LLC Parish Grill
4650 W ESPLANADE AVE STE 100
METAIRIE LA 70006-2765 Active Jan 31, 2024 Feb 28, 2025




Harry's Hideaway Lakeview

[tennis1400]

North Shore Update




Kia of Covington to Open in Late 2024



https://www.bizneworleans.com/kia-of...-in-late-2024/


Gulf State Commerce Park







2024-530
Commercial New Construction (Effective October 5th, 2018),Service Fee (3%)
(TBD) PINNACLE PARKWAY & WESTSHORE DR. COVINGTON LA 70433
out to bid

LA
Not Issued
2/1/2024
1/25/2024
PANDA EXPRESS


2023-1493
4/4/2023
1/26/2024
16A
COVINGTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
18001 FABRICATION ROW
COVINGTON
New Construction

20
6S
Commercial

3

0.00
District 2
$0.00
FAVRET INVESTMENTS LLC

LA
FAVRET INVESTMENTS UNCAS FAVRET

Avatar
djsnola
2023-2494
5/31/2023
1/30/2024
8
ALPINE VILLAGE ESTATES
19516 SUNSHINE AV YOUTH BLDG
COVINGTON
New Construction
31
42
7S
Commercial
1
3

5686.00
District 2
$1795095.00
Northshore Bible Church Jerry Hobren
19516 Sunshine Ave
Covington LA 70433
MCMATH CONST DON MCMATH



2023-4349
8/28/2023
1/26/2024
A

1303 POOLE DR
COVINGTON
New Construction

38
6S
Commercial

3

4800.00
District 3
$700000.00
KENDALL REED & NICOLAS DEL BIANCO KENDALL REED & NICOLAS DEL BIANCO
3033 KENTUCKY AVE
KENNER LA 70065
ONE CONSTRUCTION BRAD SWANFORD

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djsnola
Commercial Remodel (Effective 8/11/2022)
69284 HWY 21 COVINGTON LA 70433
Eagle Pro Int/Ext Specialists - Kevin Schexnaydre

220 Madewood Dr Destrehan LA 70046
Not Issued
2/1/2024
1/17/2024
Cosmetic demolition of interior tenant space to prep for new tenant build out. 4 partition walls, ceilings and ceramic tile floor. Demolition of existing exterior landscaping in preparation of patio buildout.



The land around a historic northshore lighthouse is washing away. Here's the plan to save it.







https://www.nola.com/news/northshore...4e0a60246.html



When will the $45.8 million Costco open in Covington? Here's the latest timeline.





https://www.nola.com/news/business/w...0785a46d9.html

[York1]

Thanks for all the great updates on the city! There are amazing changes since I moved from NO.

[tennis1400]

1324 Saint Bernard Ave · New Construction · Ref Code:2GBQWG
Type: New Construction
Applicant: Verges Rome Architects
Status: Application Submitted
Date Filed: 2/7/2024
Closed: No

Description:: HDLC ARC application for previously approved 3-story new construction hotel; 22 bedrooms/12.5 baths/ 3 kitchens.






New Construction
Type

20 Swan St
Location

Description
Construct 2 Story Single Family Residence (11,919 sq ft) with Attached Garage and Pavilion.




5022 Bienville Avenue (Ref. Code: 1APJ78)
BZA Staff Report
Meeting Date: Feb 19 2024 10:00AM
Docket Number: BZA007-24
Type: Variance
Supporting Documents Available: Yes
Description
Request: This request is for variances from the provisions of Article 12, Section 12.3.B.1.d, Article 12, Section 12.3.B.1.e, and Article 12, Section 14.3.B.1.f of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to permit a restaurant with insufficient ground floor transparency, visually obtrusive ADA ramps, and insufficient first floor ceiling height.











5000-5090 Old Gentilly Road
Location

Description
Request: This request is for variances from the provisions of Article 15, Section 15.3.A.1 (Table 15-2) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a hotel with excessive height and excessive number of stories. Requested Waivers: Article 15, Section 15.3.A.1 (Table 15-2) – Maximum Building Height Permitted: 40 ft Proposed: 51 ft, 3 5/8 in Waiver: 11 ft, 3 5/8 in Article 15, Section 15.3.A.1 (Table 15-2) – Maximum Building Height Permitted: 3 stories Proposed: 4 stories Waiver 1 story






757 St Charles Ave, 713 Julia St, 753 St Charles Ave, 759 St Charles Ave (Ref. Code: LXK1MQ)
CBD HDLC Architectural Review Committee
Description
Renovation of Conrtibuting rated, three-story, commercial building including new storefronts and balconies.
Hearing Date: Feb 20 2024 9:30AM











1901 Sophie Wright Pl, 1903 Sophie Wright Pl, 1905 Sophie Wright Pl, 1 (Ref. Code: HSX5Y6)
NPP Meeting
Description
NPP for conditional use application
Meeting Location: 1901 Sophie Wright Place
Meeting Date: Feb 29, 2024
Meeting Time: 4:30 PM
How can I participate?








1035 Tchoupitoulas St (Ref. Code: WJGWVA)
Zoning Verification
Type: Zoning Verification
Supporting Documents Available: Yes
Description
Zoning Verification Letter Request




714 Canal St (Ref. Code: 33RZ81)
HDLC Certificate of Appropriateness
Description
INSATLL LIGHTED CHANNEL LETTERS ON FRONT OF THE BUILDING AS PER SKETCH , INSTALL LIGHTED BLADE SIGN ON FRONT OF THR BUILDING AS PER SKETCH





Restaurateur with success in Charleston to bring an Esplanade Avenue spot back to life



https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...5069e481c.html

[NOLAslimm]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Harrah’s Casino and Hotel transformation into Caesars New Orleans

Completion of the transformation seems to be set for Labor Day 2024.









https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...s-new-orleans/

I was talking to the GM Samir Mowad a few months ago and that was his reply, basically he said if there are no major delays or issues, Labor Day is the projected completion with it ready just in time for SuperBowl 2025


they have closed the Poydras/convention center entrance for renovations now, the temporary Valet is also fenced of and has been moved to a small setup along Poydras directly across from the Hotel











bad pic but the new Valet area, was supposed to open last night but did not happen

[BlueDot]

Wow Tennis you are back with a vengeance! So much construction and planning going on right now- which means downtown is growing and evolving. It’ll be hardly recognizable in the next 5-8 years. Any movement on Plaza Tower ( I’m sure city officials would like to see it gone before the Super Bowl comes to town) and any updates on the proposed Audubon Riverfront and Six Flags redevelopment?

[socigradstudent]

It'll be really interesting to see what the city does downtown in anticipation of the Superbowl. I'm referring specifically to the city's presentation, such as cleanliness, landscaping, streetscape and sidewalks, and overall just putting its best foot forward as the economic center of the city and the Super Bowl coverage --especially Canal and Poydras Streets. We will have the completion of several big projects between now and then -- the Dome renovation, Caesar's Casino and Hotel, and possibly 1010 Common. You'll also have Copper Vine finishing their project, perhaps the Jazz buildings along Rampart St under construction, and hopefully, the mess at the former Hard Rock site will be gone and cleaned up (bids were sent out to improve the site). Also, who knows what other announcements of potential projects might soon come between now and next year?

So, what will the city do on its end to enhance all these investments? If we could get a deep cleaning of the streets, lanes restriped, some pocket parks in vacant lots, and exterior enhancements/landscaping improvements around the dome, that would do short- and long-term wonders for the CBD. One can only hope!

PS: It also helps the interstate lights are now getting fixed. I'm resigned that things are now speeding up and happening because it's all happening nonetheless. So we shall see!

[NOLAslimm]

Originally Posted by socigradstudent

It'll be really interesting to see what the city does downtown in anticipation of the Superbowl. I'm referring specifically to the city's presentation, such as cleanliness, landscaping, streetscape and sidewalks, and overall just putting its best foot forward as the economic center of the city and the Super Bowl coverage --especially Canal and Poydras Streets. We will have the completion of several big projects between now and then -- the Dome renovation, Caesar's Casino and Hotel, and possibly 1010 Common. You'll also have Copper Vine finishing their project, perhaps the Jazz buildings along Rampart St under construction, and hopefully, the mess at the former Hard Rock site will be gone and cleaned up (bids were sent out to improve the site). Also, who knows what other announcements of potential projects might soon come between now and next year?

So, what will the city do on its end to enhance all these investments? If we could get a deep cleaning of the streets, lanes restriped, some pocket parks in vacant lots, and exterior enhancements/landscaping improvements around the dome, that would do short- and long-term wonders for the CBD. One can only hope!

PS: It also helps the interstate lights are now getting fixed. I'm resigned that things are now speeding up and happening because it's all happening nonetheless. So we shall see!

generally, for superbowl, they will fix some pot holes, repave a few sections in the tourist areas, fix only the sidewalks reported damaged and run the homeless off for a few weeks...when its superbowl weekend they will have public works out 24/7 writing parking tickets and towing cars...we hold the record for superbowls in the same building and so far this has been the gameplan every time

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by NOLAslimm

generally, for superbowl, they will fix some pot holes, repave a few sections in the tourist areas, fix only the sidewalks reported damaged and run the homeless off for a few weeks...when its superbowl weekend they will have public works out 24/7 writing parking tickets and towing cars...we hold the record for superbowls in the same building and so far this has been the gameplan every time

I hope they do more than that. This is an opportunity for the city to really put its best foot forward. I’m sure a lot CEO’s will be in town that week or at least watching the media coverage ; this will be an opportunity to potentially attract major companies to the area.

[sguil1]

thanks for all the great updates Tennis

One more is the Xavier Dorm expansion is well underway.



https://www.axios.com/local/new-orle...parking-garage

[Green0007]

There is a lot of progress at the Sara Mayo Hospital renovation and rebuild on lower Jackson Ave. The rear parking garage is on the third level and they are pouring the foundation for the attached new build portion of the development, which I believe is supposed to rise nine floors.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by Green0007

There is a lot of progress at the Sara Mayo Hospital renovation and rebuild on lower Jackson Ave. The rear parking garage is on the third level and they are pouring the foundation for the attached new build portion of the development, which I believe is supposed to rise nine floors.

I also recently noticed the old gas station across the street, that's been fenced off for years and years now, is finally up for sale. Given this big redevelopment, it would be nice to see something commercial there, though hopefully not a gas station.