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Originally Posted by ardecila
I'm not averse to new casinos (we could use the revenue) but I don't think they should be the centerpiece of a tourism strategy and I don't think they should be downtown. In fact, an outlying neighborhood is perfect, since it allows the casino to be completely self-contained.
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Congrats on another successful Mardi Gras!
Regarding any new casino, I honestly think the best location for a new one is where the main post office is on Loyola Avenue, for the following reasons:
1. It's close to everything, without being a pedestrian unfriendly, superblock.
2. It would be on the streetcar line and next to the interstate.
3. It would mutually benefit the Superdome/Arena/Champions Square/ Hyatt complex. Parking could also be shared with the Dome/Champions Garage.
4. It would definitely help build up that vacant corner of the CBD, (certainly helping the Plaza Tower development).
5. There is plenty of open space.
6. There are no neighbors to bother.
7. It's additional buffer between the Fisher housing projects and the tourist areas.
8. Being directly next to the Union Passenger Terminal, it might encourage tourists from TX, MS, AR, TN, MO, AL, to take the train to NOLA because it would almost take them directly to this casino in a few stops for a few bucks.
The next best locations I can think of would be 1. the enormous Riverwalk Parking lot with the Whale painting on the side. 2. the old VA hospital site next to the Old Charity building.