NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by Blitzen

If it's any consolation, the length of this phase hasn't been cut. The whole "Reinventing the Crescent" Project is to stretch from Jackson Ave Uptown to the Industrial Canal, but this project is just phase I - from Esplanade to Bartholomew Street. For the exact boundaries of this phase, click below.

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=29.961...8&z=16&l=0&m=b

Oops, I misunderstood. The length of the park (Elysian Fields to Pauline) has not changed, but part of the Mandeville Wharf will not be renovated. Still sucks, but it's understandable given the limited budget.

I'm curious about the WTC. It would be great if the NOBC could sell it off and use the proceeds to link the new park to the Moonwalk and redo Spanish Plaza and the Ferry Terminal. If there's any left over, extend the riverwalk through the cruise terminal to another access point by Mardi Gras World.

[Reverend_Cletus]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Good response is to reinstall not one but three bike racks there.lol

New Items on Bidclerk:
1815705 New Orleans, LA Educational 01/03/2012
Description Site work and new construction of an academic facility in New Orleans. Design development plans call for the construction of a high school that will include classrooms, a gymnasium, office space and restrooms. This project is in design developm...Click here for complete Project Details

1815689 New Orleans, LA Educational 01/03/2012
Description Site work and new construction of an academic facility in New Orleans. Design plans call for the construction of a new elementary school that will include classrooms, office space and restrooms. This project is in preliminary design pending furth...Click here for complete Project Details

1815674 New Orleans, LA Educational 01/03/2012
Description Site work and new construction of an academic facility in New Orleans. Design plans call for the construction of a three-story elementary school that will include classrooms, office space and restrooms. The architect has started construction docu...Click here for complete Project Details

457720 New Orleans, LA Multi-Residential, Parking Garage, Retail 12/29/2011
Description Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in New Orleans. Design development plans call for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a 189-foot tower consisting of 40,000 square feet of ground floor retail, 300 ...Click here for complete Project Details
( this appeasr to be 1031)

Also, Does anyone have any idea whats going in the old O Henrys spot downtown. Saw a liquor notice sign on the door. Will be nice to see that empty space reused!

1815705 Recovery School District - George Washington Carver High School

1815689 Orleans Parish School District - New Elementary School (address to be determined)

1815674 Recovery School District - Phillis Wheatley Elementary School

Like we couldn't have all guessed this one...
Project ID 457720
Project Name Woolworth Tower
Project Type New Construction, Site Work, LEED Certification
Building Use Multi-Residential, Parking Garage, Retail
Reported 12/29/2011
Status Design
Sector Private
Value Not Available
Location New Orleans, LA

Address Canal Street and N Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70112
County Orleans
Bid Date
Est. Start Date June 2012

Project Description
Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in New Orleans. Design development plans call for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a 189-foot tower consisting of 40,000 square feet of ground floor retail, 300 apartment units, and 500 parking spaces.

This project is currently in design and tentative plans call for GC bidding to take place first quarter 2012. Tentative plans call to begin construction in 2012. *No inquiries are being accepted at this time.

Divisions Of Work
General Requirements
Site Work Excavation, Paving, Landscaping, Grading, Fences & Gates, Termite Control
Concrete Cast-In-Place Concrete, Concrete Formwork, Concrete Reinforcement
Masonry / Stone CMU
Metals Structural Steel, Metal Decking, Metal Fabrications, Metal Framing
Wood / Plastics Carpentry, Casework, Millwork, Wood Trusses
Thermal / Moisture Roofing, Insulation, Caulking & Sealants, Flashing & Sheet Metal, Waterproofing
Doors / Windows Metal Doors & Frames, Wood Doors, Glazing, Access Doors, Sliding Doors, Hardware
Finishes Drywall, Plaster, Stucco, Paint, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood Flooring, VCT
Specialties Signage, Toilet & Bath Accessories, Fire Extinguishers, Mailboxes
Equipment Residential Appliances, Security Entrance Systems
Mechanical HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection
Electrical Wiring, Lighting, Telephone/Data Systems, Grounding

[ardecila]

I haven't heard anything about Kailas finding financing, but we don't exactly have the world's greatest business reporters in this town. A June start would be awesome.

[Reverend_Cletus]

If I'm not mistaken, when he went before City Council, he said the financing was in place for the project already. The last sticking point was over the final design.

[IceCream]

Yeah, seconds on that. I noticed it too. It's not the most heavily travelled parts of downtown...except by swingers (The Jasmine Club and The Stratford Club), but The Store draws an amazing lunch crowd so something a little further down wouldn't necessarily be doomed. O'Henry's just can't compare with Weltys, The Store, etc

Would be nice if more of those low and mid rise buildings over there would be picked up for apts...even better for 225? Barrone, but that's such a big building it's unfeasible for now.

I swear the China Star restaurant nearby has to be a front for something. I've never seen anyone go in there for lunch but they are always open

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by IceCream

Yeah, seconds on that. I noticed it too. It's not the most heavily travelled parts of downtown...except by swingers (The Jasmine Club and The Stratford Club), but The Store draws an amazing lunch crowd so something a little further down wouldn't necessarily be doomed. O'Henry's just can't compare with Weltys, The Store, etc

Would be nice if more of those low and mid rise buildings over there would be picked up for apts...even better for 225? Barrone, but that's such a big building it's unfeasible for now.

I swear the China Star restaurant nearby has to be a front for something. I've never seen anyone go in there for lunch but they are always open

I found the permit pulled for the O henrys spot but it just says restaurant nothing about what it is. There was a related permit pulled to construct some sort of brick stove in it. Otherwise I dont know. However, a block over from O Henrys is where the Press It Bistro is going. So things are moving that direction. slowly but surely lol

BTW I will have to pay more attention to that China Star...

Also, I noticed WOW Wingery took over the restaurant space at the bottom of the Doubletree.


Couple Things on Bidclerk:
1767322 New Orleans, LA Restaurant 01/03/2012
Description Tenant improvements for a retail space in New Orleans. Completed working plans call for the existing commercial space to be converted into an approximately 6,000-square-foot public house. The owner has determined a list of select general contrac...Click here for complete Project Details
(Think this is for Publiq House on Freret Street)

1790997 Metairie, LA Restaurant 01/04/2012
Description Site work and new construction of a national chain restaurant in Metairie. Completed working drawings call for the construction of an approximately 3,000-square-foot new restaurant building with kitchen/food prep area, dining area and office and sto...Click here for complete Project Details


New Restaurants:
Aux Folies Riverluna
A former fitness center near the Uptown universities has been converted into a cafe called Aux Folies Riverluna (7901 Maple St., 861-3244). Furnished with various perches for studying or eating, the cafe serves breakfast and lunch.
Dec 27, 2011

Huey's 24/7 Diner
A familiar name from the pre-Hurricane Katrina restaurant scene is back. Jason Doyle, who once ran a small network of bars and restaurants in New Orleans, has reopened one of his earlier concepts, Huey's 24/7 Diner (620 Decatur St., 535-4839; www.hueysneworleans.com).
Dec 27, 2011
BTW this is the guy that is opening Press It Bistro in the Receivables Exchange. Before Katrina he had Hueys 24/7, Rasputin, and The Wine Loft. Seems the guys is reentering the market!

Johnny's Sweets & Treats in the French Quarter
The menu at Johnny's Po-Boys is extensive, but the variety of sandwiches pales in comparison to the roster of candies found at the shop's recent upstairs addition. Johnny's Sweets & Treats (511 St. Louis St., 524-8129; www.johnnyspoboys.com) serves Blue Bell ice cream and stocks a memory lane of candy, from Pop Rocks and Fun Dip to Charleston Chew and Bazooka bubble gum.
Jan 3, 2012

C'est La Vie on Magazine St.
Chef Sebastien Baudin, a native of France, opened the French bistro C'est La Vie (4206 Magazine St., 304-6497) in late December, taking over a former boutique on a block housing several restaurants. His menu includes bistro standards like steak frites, escargot, mussels and onion soup.
Jan 3, 2012

Dijon on Annunciation
Chef Chris Cody had a promising but too-brief run at Pellicano Ristorante, a fine-dining spot in Kenner that opened in 2008 and closed a year later. Now the chef has a new restaurant in the works for a historic property in the Lower Garden District.Cody and an investor plan to open Dijon (1377 Annunciation St., phone n.a.) in a former firehouse in the next few months. He describes his culinary plans for Dijon as contemporary American/Louisiana and says it "will be similar to Pellicano but with more of a local twist." David Oser, who also worked at Pellicano, will be sous chef. One special feature of Dijon will be a chef's table complete with its own small kitchen so guests can watch and interact with the chef as their meals are prepared.

Ur Way Yogurt & Coffee Bar Now Open in Mid City
3001 Tulane Ave., Unit 1-A, 70119
Phone: (504) 304-8198
Website: www.urwaynola.com
Status: Softly open through this week, fully open Monday, January 2, 2012.

[sguil1]

Toothpaste based on a cocoa extract officially launches in New Orleans

http://www.nola.com/business/index.s..._cocoa_ex.html



A New Orleans technology firm officially launched a toothpaste based on an extract of cocoa this morning. The toothpaste contains no fluoride and relies instead on a proprietary blend of cocoa extract and other minerals to strengthen and harden tooth enamel.

With local economic development leaders looking on, Theodent LLC unveiled at a press conference Theodent Classic, which will be sold at Whole Foods stores in the United States and Canada, and Theodent 300, an extra-strength version that will be sold exclusively on the company's web site and at dental and medical offices.

Cool story. Already starting to see the fruits from the new Bioinnovation Center. We need much more of this in the local economy.

[IceCream]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

I found the permit pulled for the O henrys spot but it just says restaurant nothing about what it is. There was a related permit pulled to construct some sort of brick stove in it. Otherwise I dont know. However, a block over from O Henrys is where the Press It Bistro is going. So things are moving that direction. slowly but surely lol

BTW I will have to pay more attention to that China Star...

Where and what is Press it? Well, answered my own question..here's a link to Press It info since I dont' think it's been posted to the blog. Oh it's going in the Exchange Centre...

http://dining.neworleans.com/2011/07...ng-in-the-cbd/

In other news here's a great update on downtown developments from CityBusiness today:

http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/th...-developments/

Downtown New Orleans surges with new developments

Kurt Weigle predicts that in 2012 New Orleans will see new projects, both large and small, that bring even more retail stores and residential units to the thriving downtown area.

The president of the Downtown Development District points to several projects completed in 2011 as a sign of things to come.

Hal Fairbanks redeveloped 339 Carondelet St. into a $2.5 million mixed-use building with 6,700 square feet of retail space and 18 residential units....

I'm aware of all the completed ones the article mentions, but it notably states that the old book depository at 701 Carondelet will be a $5 mil renovation with 6,000 of retail and 20 residences and will be completed this year.

Also, that the old garage at 850 Carondelet will be a $13 mil, 35,000 sq ft of retail, 65 residences, and is slated to start mid year.

[UPT]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

I found the permit pulled for the O henrys spot but it just says restaurant nothing about what it is. There was a related permit pulled to construct some sort of brick stove in it. Otherwise I dont know. However, a block over from O Henrys is where the Press It Bistro is going. So things are moving that direction. slowly but surely lol

I stopped by there this morning. It's going to be a Ruby Red's. I'm not familiar with it, but I'm glad something is moving in. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruby-R...t/193022784677)

There are still a number of storefronts along Gravier that are vacant--Obie's, convenience store, etc. Gravier is a pretty nice street. Hopefully things are tipping between Carondelet and Rampart.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by UPT

I stopped by there this morning. It's going to be a Ruby Red's. I'm not familiar with it, but I'm glad something is moving in. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruby-R...t/193022784677)

There are still a number of storefronts along Gravier that are vacant--Obie's, convenience store, etc. Gravier is a pretty nice street. Hopefully things are tipping between Carondelet and Rampart.

I love how quickly the information is flowing on here these days. Keep it up!

BTW the Press It Bistro opens in February

[UPT]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

I love how quickly the information is flowing on here these days. Keep it up!

Part of that definitely has to do with the fact that there's so much going on around town. It's really a great time to be here.

[Reverend_Cletus]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Couple Things on Bidclerk:
1767322 New Orleans, LA Restaurant 01/03/2012
Description Tenant improvements for a retail space in New Orleans. Completed working plans call for the existing commercial space to be converted into an approximately 6,000-square-foot public house. The owner has determined a list of select general contrac...Click here for complete Project Details
(Think this is for Publiq House on Freret Street)

1790997 Metairie, LA Restaurant 01/04/2012
Description Site work and new construction of a national chain restaurant in Metairie. Completed working drawings call for the construction of an approximately 3,000-square-foot new restaurant building with kitchen/food prep area, dining area and office and sto...Click here for complete Project Details

The first one is Public House Renovation / New Orleans.

The second is... NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Pei Wei Asian Diner / Metairie

PEI WEI SUCKS!!! I had the misfortune of eating this crap twice in Dallas. Glad it's going to Metairie and not downtown.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Reverend_Cletus

The second is... NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Pei Wei Asian Diner / Metairie

PEI WEI SUCKS!!! I had the misfortune of eating this crap twice in Dallas. Glad it's going to Metairie and not downtown.

Do you know where this going in Metairie? Ive never eaten at one, but dont care for PF CHangs its sister restaurant. Also, hate to upset you rev but Pei Wei is supposed to go into Mid City Market.

Not sure if its been on before but the sign for Benson Tower is now lit up at night.

[ardecila]

I can't speak for Pei Wei but it can't be worse than Panda Express. I've never found any really good Chinese food in NOLA anyway, so I have no problems with new chains coming in. Thai and Vietnamese food, however, is something we do right.

[IceCream]

Originally Posted by UPT

I stopped by there this morning. It's going to be a Ruby Red's. I'm not familiar with it, but I'm glad something is moving in. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruby-R...t/193022784677)

There are still a number of storefronts along Gravier that are vacant--Obie's, convenience store, etc. Gravier is a pretty nice street. Hopefully things are tipping between Carondelet and Rampart.

I've never been so I can't speak personally, but from what I can tell it's kind of what I was afraid of... here's the Urbanspoon page:

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/57/62174...by-Reds-Harvey

Sounds basically like just another standard diner (sorry) with no real culinary skill churning out frozen burgers on a grill...so we'll see.

Maybe they'll try to reinvent themselves to try to compete in the downtown market. Sorry we're snobs, but they'll have to compete with The Store and their amazing salads (Candied Pecan & Goat Cheese), soups, sandwiches (smoked turkey and brie pressed) and now 'gourmet' taco bar....yumm....

[Blitzen]

Originally Posted by IceCream

I've never been so I can't speak personally, but from what I can tell it's kind of what I was afraid of... here's the Urbanspoon page:

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/57/62174...by-Reds-Harvey

Sounds basically like just another standard diner (sorry) with no real culinary skill churning out frozen burgers on a grill...so we'll see.

Maybe they'll try to reinvent themselves to try to compete in the downtown market. Sorry we're snobs, but they'll have to compete with The Store and their amazing salads (Candied Pecan & Goat Cheese), soups, sandwiches (smoked turkey and brie pressed) and now 'gourmet' taco bar....yumm....

Ruby Red's is great! It's this dive old restaurant on the Westbank with velvet lined walls and peanuts all over the floor, but the burgers are the best on earth. My friends and I would sometimes drive from uptown all the way to the WB just for one of their burgers.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Blitzen

Ruby Red's is great! It's this dive old restaurant on the Westbank with velvet lined walls and peanuts all over the floor, but the burgers are the best on earth. My friends and I would sometimes drive from uptown all the way to the WB just for one of their burgers.

Well this must be why they are going in the O Henrys spot because doesnt O henrys let you throw peanuts on the ground too?

[IceCream]

Originally Posted by Blitzen

Ruby Red's is great! It's this dive old restaurant on the Westbank with velvet lined walls and peanuts all over the floor, but the burgers are the best on earth. My friends and I would sometimes drive from uptown all the way to the WB just for one of their burgers.

Well sweet! Glad to hear that...i was kind of afraid after reading some of the urbanspoon reviews, but there's always someone you can't satisfy

[tennis1400]

New Items on Bidclerk:

1111613 New Orleans, LA Retail 01/05/2012
Description Tenant improvements for an existing retail development in New Orleans. Design plans call for the renovation of an existing 20,000-square-foot retail store into 15,000 square feet of grocery space and 5,000 square feet of financial or pharmacy space. ...Click here for complete Project Details

1717949 New Orleans, LA Educational, Multi-Residential 01/04/2012
Description Renovation of an educational facility in New Orleans. Design development plans call for the renovations of an existing collegiate residence hall that will include a new heating and air conditioning system, new floors and bathroom amenities, the repai...Click here for complete Project Details

1627242 New Orleans, LA Clubhouse / Community Centers 01/05/2012
Description Site work and new construction of a community center in New Orleans. Completed working drawings call for the construction of a 2,083-square-foot cultural center which will include office space. This project will re-bid. Subcontractor bids are due...Click here for complete Project Details


1815969 New Orleans, LA Educational, Playgrounds / Parks / Athletic Fields 01/05/2012
Description Site work and new construction of an educational development in New Orleans. Completed working plans call for construction of a potential 25,000-square-foot school to include classrooms, office space, and enough green space for a lower school playgr...Click here for complete Project Details

Also I Facebooked Ruby Reds and they said they will open as soon as they get their permits!

Five Guys Hamburger and Fries to open on South Shore
by David Muller, Staff Writer
Although it’s the birthplace of Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken, New Orleans is quickly turning into Wimpy’s paradise.

Joining a slew of locally owned and chain burger joints, Five Guys Hamburger and Fries is expanding to the New Orleans area, with locations planned on Severn Avenue in Metairie and near Elmwood Plaza in Harahan this year.

A third site will open at the Mid-City Market Place on Carrollton Avenue with Winn Dixie and other retailers if that project moves forward, said John Moss of Retail Specialists, the firm brokering the locations for Five Guys.

John Besh's Borgne opens next week:
http://www.borgnerestaurant.com/

[Reverend_Cletus]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

New Items on Bidclerk:

1111613 New Orleans, LA Retail 01/05/2012
Description Tenant improvements for an existing retail development in New Orleans. Design plans call for the renovation of an existing 20,000-square-foot retail store into 15,000 square feet of grocery space and 5,000 square feet of financial or pharmacy space. ...Click here for complete Project Details

1717949 New Orleans, LA Educational, Multi-Residential 01/04/2012
Description Renovation of an educational facility in New Orleans. Design development plans call for the renovations of an existing collegiate residence hall that will include a new heating and air conditioning system, new floors and bathroom amenities, the repai...Click here for complete Project Details

1627242 New Orleans, LA Clubhouse / Community Centers 01/05/2012
Description Site work and new construction of a community center in New Orleans. Completed working drawings call for the construction of a 2,083-square-foot cultural center which will include office space. This project will re-bid. Subcontractor bids are due...Click here for complete Project Details


1815969 New Orleans, LA Educational, Playgrounds / Parks / Athletic Fields 01/05/2012
Description Site work and new construction of an educational development in New Orleans. Completed working plans call for construction of a potential 25,000-square-foot school to include classrooms, office space, and enough green space for a lower school playgr...Click here for complete Project Details

Lower Ninth Ward Center - 5523 St. Claude Avenue and Caffin Street

Loyola University - Buddig Hall Renovation - 100 LaSalle Ct.

Irish Cultural Center - 833 Conti St

New Construction or Refitting of K-12 School Campus - SABIS Academy of New Orleans - No address chosen yet