NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread - Page 3

fla_tiger · #41 Posted **Apr 29, 2006, 5:13 AM**

Carribbean Dream

21 floors, 266 Units, nearly 5,000 sf pool, beachfront, unobstructed view of Gulf

fla_tiger · #42 Posted **Apr 29, 2006, 5:17 AM**

Oak Shores

The all new gated community will be developed in two phases. The first phase to be offered immediately for purchase will be comprised of 184-units.

Phase two containing 196 new mid-rise units will be announced later this year.

The private residential community centrally located at 1664 Beach Boulevard - east of Rodenburg Avenue, will feature numerous amenities including park-like recreational areas with grills, fitness centers, club houses, two resort style pools and a Highway 90 cross-over walk to the beach.

fla_tiger · #43 Posted **May 1, 2006, 6:40 AM**

The Crescent City Residences
here are a few more renderings of the exterior and the link to their website. Any increase in height of the building will be because of the addition of the spire rather than additional floors.
http://www.giannasca.com/project35.asp?p=35

fla_tiger · #44 Posted **May 2, 2006, 6:11 AM**

Churchill Technology and Business Park

Jefferson Parish officials envision a bright future for the $4.6-million Churchill Technology and Business Park, which they believe will ignite a West Bank development explosion. It’s in a perfect spot — close to the (Tournament Players Club) Golf Course, the KB (Home)-Shaw (Group) housing development and Northrop Grumman.” New Orleans firm Hebert/Smolkin Associates estimates the park will create 6,923 jobs, $286.9 million in wages and average annual pay of $41,441 during the first five years of operation.

http://www.neworleanscitybusiness.co...fm?recID=15437

http://www.churchillpark.org

fla_tiger · #45 Posted **May 3, 2006, 6:10 PM**

RiverSphere

RiverSphere is a Tulane University place for art, science, and technology, about rivers, for river communities, on the New Orleans Mississippi riverfront.
RiverSphere’s central unifying theme is the Mississippi and other great rivers, considered and analyzed from all angles, from the scholarly to the popular.

At RiverSphere, scientists will work side-by-side with artists; historians will interact with anthropologists. Visitors will chat with researchers; schoolchildren will attend seminars; and musicians and dancers will perform on stages. Visitors to RiverSphere will experience action, interaction, diversity, circulation, participation, and transformation. RiverSphere, in essence, is much like the river.

RiverSphere is slated for an eight-acre site on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (90o West, 30o North). The site is located about one mile upriver from the French Quarter and 1-2 miles from Tulane University’s downtown and uptown campuses, respectively.

http://www.riverweb.org/whatis-rsphere.html

fla_tiger · #46 Posted **May 5, 2006, 11:53 AM**

Textron to expand N.O. presence

NEW ORLEANS - Textron Marine & Land Systems, a Providence, R.I.-based
manufacturer of military vehicles, is relocating administrative and executive offices from 19401 Chef Menteur Highway to 13801 Old Gentilly Road.

The company needs more space to expand, said J. O. Smith, vice president of operations. The Chef Menteur site is not closing, Smith said.
Roughly 150 people will move into the Old Gentilly Road building known as the
Enterprise Center part of New Orleans Regional Business Park. Textron is retrofitting the space, which needs furnishings, carpeting, ceiling tiles and other enhancements.

The company manufactures armored security vehicles for the Army and
amphibious hovercraft for the Navy. Textron employs about 1,200 people in the New Orleans and Slidell area.

fla_tiger · #47 Posted **May 5, 2006, 11:53 AM**

Chevron moving New Orleans HQ to north suburban Covington

NEW ORLEANS — Chevron is relocating its Gulf of Mexico Business Unit from the CBD to the suburban North Shore. Plans call for construction of a new office building in North Park Business Center in Covington and to move 500 New Orleans employees as early as summer 2007.

“This location is a result of the company’s decision to remain in the greater
New Orleans area rather than consolidate outside the state,” said Carmichael. This decision positions the company for near and long-term sustained operations in the Gulf of Mexico.”

He said Chevron looked at numerous alternatives, which included consolidating Lafayette and New Orleans locations somewhere out of state. He said a seven-month study determined it was best to remain close to Gulf operations and retain the Lafayette location.

Chevron is under contract for 20 acres in the North Park Business
Center in Covington, which is near the residences of about half the New Orleans office employees, according to Carmichael.

fla_tiger · #48 Posted **May 13, 2006, 2:22 AM**

The Shores of Paradise

The Shores of Paradise is now at the contract phase in the preconstruction development, but there is still a great deal of units available. The market for preconstruction in Biloxi, Mississippi is booming and is making for some great opportunities. Prices on the Shores of Paradise are starting in the mid $400k and deposits are about 20%. Completion of this preconstruction condominium is scheduled for late spring early summer of 2008.

The Amenities

This 21 floor condominium, now in preconstruction phase, is directly across from the Gulf of Mexico and Treasure Bay Casino.

463 Units
Multiple Swimming Pools
Lazy River / Floating Pool
Computerized dancing water effects / light extravaganza
Gulf Views
Outdoor Dining and Restaurant Locations

fla_tiger · #49 Posted **May 13, 2006, 2:33 AM**

Vue Crescente

Phase One of Vue Crescente is a 30-story tower offering 27 residential floors, as well as an impressive arrival lobby, dramatic bar, meeting areas and exercise areas with his and hers steam and sauna. Phase Two consists of a second tower that will include equally elegant residences and amenities.
This new, luxurious planned community on the tranquil shores of Biloxi’s historic Back Bay.

fla_tiger · #50 Posted **May 13, 2006, 2:45 AM**

Sienna on the Coast

Sienna will be a 14 floor condo complex with amenities including lush landscaping around an infinity-style pool and fountain, putting green, sauna, excercise room and gated entry. It location is centered on the proposed construction just beginning on the Gulf of Mexico between Biloxi and Pass Christian.

fla_tiger · #51 Posted **May 13, 2006, 2:57 AM**

The Bienville

8 floors, 117 condominiums overlooking the Gulf. Now under construction.

fla_tiger · #52 Posted **May 13, 2006, 3:05 AM**

Pass Marianne

9 story condomium under construction on West Beach Scenic Drive opposite the Gulf in Pass Christian.

fla_tiger · #53 Posted **May 19, 2006, 9:58 PM**

Gulfport Oasis

The former Copa Casino will reopen as the Gulfport Oasis Casino on Sept. 2 on the grounds of the old Grand Casino.

fla_tiger · #54 Posted **May 19, 2006, 10:19 PM**

1201 Canal Condominium

1201 Canal Street was the home of the Krauss Department Store for 94 years. First opened on April 13, 1903, Krauss was once known as "one of the most unique and successful stores in the nation. Located on the widest "Avenue of the Americas" the Krauss building is full of history. Currently, this building which was the largest and most utilized store in New Orleans is undergoing extensive renovations as it is transformed to the upscale 1201 Canal Condominiums community.

http://www.1201canal.com/index.htm

fla_tiger · #55 Posted **May 19, 2006, 10:49 PM**

Kailas World Class Condominiums

Now under renovation in the stately former First NBC Building ,the Kailas Tower World Class Condominiums are located at 210 Baronne in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Scheduled completion Fall 2006. Prices range from 275K to 790K.

http://www.kailastower.com/

fla_tiger · #56 Posted **May 21, 2006, 11:37 PM**

Demo of hotel clears way for massive new Harrahs Resort

*****VIDEO BELOW*****

The Grand Casino Biloxi said goodbye to the 12 story Island View Hotel Sunday Morning.

Cherry Demolition out of Houston, Texas worked for three weeks to prepare what took seconds to take down. The implosion took place about 6:40 am Sunday.

400 pounds of dynamite were strategically placed in the pilings to make this implosion go off without a hitch.

The Island View Hotel was just East of where the Grand Casino barge used to float and south of Highway 90. The grand opening was April 15, 1995.

Demolition of Grand Casino Hotel in Biloxi clears way for new construction
The $1 billion construction that is planned for the site by its new owner, Harrah's, shows faith that Biloxi is a great casino resort, he said.

It is projected to take at least a couple of years to recreate a full resort casino on the site, but Harrah's plans to have a casino fully operating this year in a building that was part of the complex on the north side of U.S. 90.

http://www.biloxi.ms.us/katrina/grand_implosion.html

fla_tiger · #57 Posted **May 24, 2006, 5:17 PM**

200 Carondelet/ National American Bank Building

Tuesday, May 23, 2006
By Greg Thomas
Real estate writer

A large Florida affordable-housing developer is proposing a $60 million project to convert the long-dormant National American Bank building in the heart of the Central Business District -- a national landmark completed in 1929 -- into 202 affordable apartments.

Reliance has a contract to purchase the 23-story Gothic-like building for $14.4 million from a partnership doing business as 200 Carondelet LLC.

the storyin the TP: http://www.nola.com/business/t-p/ind...0369213580.xml

fla_tiger · #58 Posted **May 27, 2006, 12:02 AM**

Audubon Nature Institute's Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy IMAX® Theatre reopened today after an 8 month shutdown forced by Katrina.

Louisiana's Number 1 tourist destination

Aquarium of the Americas Located along the banks of the Mississippi River near the historic French Quarter, the Aquarium of the Americas is regarded as the nations best and considered one of the foremost aquariums in the world. It had 10,000 fish representing more than 530 species and featured four enormous exhibits -- Mississippi River gallery featuring catfish, paddlefish and alligators; the Caribbean Reef exhibit featuring a clear, 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by aquatic creatures; the Amazon Rainforest display featuring piranhas and tropical birds; and the Gulf of Mexico exhibit featuring sharks, sea turtles and stingrays -- in addition to a number of smaller displays.

Entergy IMAX® Theatre is located next door to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and is one of only six in the world with its spectacular flat screen, single projection, IMAX® 3D and high-definition capabilities.

the link: http://www.auduboninstitute.org/site...ename=homepage

free aquarium ecard: http://www.auduboninstitute.org/site...LZPy-0trRjr5QA..

fla_tiger · #59 Posted **May 30, 2006, 4:37 PM**

Poydras Plaza

New Orleans: 20 ac $700 mil project planned incl. Hyatt, 3 towers, new City Hall
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Grand plan in works for Poydras Plaza near Dome

Owners of the storm-ravaged Hyatt Regency New Orleans are expected to join Mayor Ray Nagin and Gov. Kathleen Blanco to announce a 20-acre, $700 million redevelopment plan for the hotel and other battered high-rises along Poydras Street near the Superdome as well as a new City Hall complex.

the link in the TP: http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/frontpa...770.xml&coll=1

more info including renderings for this international project when available

fla_tiger · #60 Posted **May 30, 2006, 4:41 PM**

National Jazz Center

Sweeping downtown revitalization plan unveiled
10:50 a.m., Tuesday

By Rebecca Mowbray
Business writer TP

In a sweeping downtown revitalization plan being unveiled this morning, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel and the New Orleans Shopping Center will be turned into a modern 20-acre multi-use National Jazz Center and park buttressed by public office buildings.

The $715 million project, spearheaded by Strategic Hotels & Resorts, the Chicago-based owner of the Hyatt, is the first major redevelopment project announced since Hurricane Katrina. Developers say the project would generate construction jobs, taxes and tourism and change the face of the city the way that Millennium Park has transformed Chicago, the Inner Harbor has revitalized Baltimore and the Guggenheim Museum has put Bilbao, Spain, on the international map.
the link in the TP: http://www.nola.com/newslogs/tpupdat...30.html#145835