NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread - Page 176

Blitzen · #**3501** Posted **Oct 20, 2011, 8:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by dgpatel

Personally I feel that part or all of the quadrant lot closest to Carrollton (and right next to I-10) should be used to loop the I-10 off ramp back onto Carrollton -- rather than weaving through a neighborhood as it currently does, or through a major shopping center.

Agreed. An interstate offramp running through a retail development doesn't seem too safe or desirable. I hope they study other options like your suggestion, or making vehicles exit onto Cambronne Street. I could even envision all traffic exiting onto Carrollton's north-bound side and reconfiguring/adding a traffic light for vehicles to turn left, to avoid the shopping center mess entirely.

Chris from N.O. · #**3502** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 2:40 AM**

Just drove past the dome on both the Expwy and the ground-level. Won't ruin the surprise for those who haven't seen it yet, but I think the effect is pretty awesome and yes, even a bit classy.

tennis1400 · #**3503** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 3:51 AM**

Went out to the square and the event was better than I thought it would be. Wow the capabilities for a show in that square are incredible! No other facility will be able to match the convenience and look of the Dome thats for sure! Job well done!

Uptowngirl · #**3504** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 2:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chris from N.O.

Don't know enough about how this works, but I think the VCC is getting its funding cut by 70%, which is probably a middle finger from the administration but might also have the practical effect that they end up being a less powerful entity.

Again the VCC has NOTHING to do with 1031 Canal. That was the VCPORA which is a neighborhood organization.

The Quarter looks like a rotten wet rat....the VCC needs more enforcement powers and money to ensure buildings are kept up because right now, THEY aren't!

dgpatel · #**3505** Posted **Oct 21, 2011, 3:08 PM**

Nola.com article w/ 32 Pictures and a Video: Link

Youtube Video from a viewer on Champions Square (with audio): Link

ABC26's Youtube video of the light show w/ the skyline in the backdrop (no audio): Link

tennis1400 · #**3506** Posted **Oct 22, 2011, 3:49 PM**

i noticed half the radio/tv tower on top of Plaza is down today. Any ideas whats going on?

Chris from N.O. · #**3507** Posted **Oct 23, 2011, 2:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Uptowngirl

Again the VCC has NOTHING to do with 1031 Canal. That was the VCPORA which is a neighborhood organization.

The Quarter looks like a rotten wet rat....the VCC needs more enforcement powers and money to ensure buildings are kept up because right now, THEY aren't!

Not sure if you're right, but either way, could you cut down on the "I'm correcting you" tone?

Uptowner · #**3508** Posted **Oct 23, 2011, 6:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chris from N.O.

Not sure if you're right, but either way, could you cut down on the "I'm correcting you" tone?

She is right though.

Chris from N.O. · #**3509** Posted **Oct 23, 2011, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by uptowner

she is right though.

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Chris from N.O. · #**3510** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 4:31 AM**

Mercedes-Benz might be kind of pleased with their choice tonight. See how I turned this into a development topic?

annie himself · #**3511** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 4:45 AM**

Saints looked just like LSU.

polemic · #**3512** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 12:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

i would like some smaller retail upfront as well, but a Costco store is pretty big and being right next to the interstate there isnt much pedestrian activity anyway.

Doesn't it seem like there would be a market for street-level outparces for fast casual restaurants, targeting Xavier students? Or is that too far of a walk from their classes? Maybe that sort of thing would be more likely on Washington.

tennis1400 · #**3513** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 5:20 PM**

I tend to think Carollton as its currently set up is a bit of a hassle for xavier students to cross. I think Washington is a better fit for restaurants targeting them.

Change of topic:

but heres a link to the latest plan for the Lafitte corridor. Looks really nice.

http://lafittecorridorconnection.com...NAL_110820.pdf

v-chop · #**3514** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 6:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

Change of topic:

but heres a link to the latest plan for the Lafitte corridor. Looks really nice.

http://lafittecorridorconnection.com...NAL_110820.pdf

Very nice! I thought it was just going to be lots of grass, a bike path and walking path.

On slides 72 & 73, is this the old Winn-Dixie parking lot?

tennis1400 · #**3515** Posted **Oct 24, 2011, 7:55 PM**

yes

SlidellWx · #**3516** Posted **Oct 25, 2011, 6:34 AM**

The greenway could be a major game changer for this section of the city. Looks like a great plan.

UPT · #**3517** Posted **Oct 25, 2011, 2:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

Change of topic:

but heres a link to the latest plan for the Lafitte corridor. Looks really nice.

http://lafittecorridorconnection.com...NAL_110820.pdf

I've seen various iterations of this for several months. What is the likelihood of it actually happening? Does it have funding? Will neighbors or the city object?

Sorry if these are dumb questions, but it almost seems like it's too good to be true!

tennis1400 · #**3518** Posted **Oct 25, 2011, 2:48 PM**

I believe its a phased plan. So full completion is projected to be in early 2014,but parts are to start opening as early as late 2012. It really is a nice plan and I too thought it was just a bikeway and walking trail.

Reverend_Cletus · #**3519** Posted **Oct 25, 2011, 3:32 PM**

Jackson and Josephine.... nice.

nolaproud · #**3520** Posted **Oct 25, 2011, 7:10 PM**

Real excited to see the Lafiette Corridor moving along - another game changer for NOLA! On a different note: does anybody know what ever happend with Reinventing the Crescent? There seemed to be a lot of momentum with this project and then just fell silent...