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[Exiled In Lafayette]

Congratulations to all those that are transforming Downtown into a much more vibrant neighborhood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...ecQ9676UTM#t=4

[Exiled In Lafayette]

Originally Posted by typo86

^
Very nice and well maintained development...

I regret reading the comments in that nola.com link, there are some vile, miserable folks...

I agree whole heart-ed-ly, typo86......There's no such thing as a perfect world, but at least we keep working at improving the living conditions of others and ourselves.....and sometimes many are blind to that fact or just have a very childish or extremely cynical attitude towards life........The TP should not so much censor comments but use a little discretion when publishing them....

[Chris from N.O.]

Just came back from the (closing) Home Depot on Carrollton.

Talked to a woman who worked there, she said what they were told was that Home Depot wanted to sign a 10-year lease extension but property owner told them somebody else was offering 3x the money. Said she thinks it will be either a Target or a dialysis clinic, though she agreed the Target makes more sense. FWIW

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Chris from N.O.

Just came back from the (closing) Home Depot on Carrollton.

Talked to a woman who worked there, she said what they were told was that Home Depot wanted to sign a 10-year lease extension but property owner told them somebody else was offering 3x the money. Said she thinks it will be either a Target or a dialysis clinic, though she agreed the Target makes more sense. FWIW

Taget makes sense and Home Depot was in fact kicked out. But ultimately while it was a convenient Hoem Depot for many they cant compete with the rents of a City Target.

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Taget makes sense and Home Depot was in fact kicked out. But ultimately while it was a convenient Hoem Depot for many they cant compete with the rents of a City Target.

I get that. I just don't want to have to drive miles for hardware so a housewife can shop at "Tarjay". Not that I'm bitter, or anything.

If it does end up being a Target, do you think they'll reuse, or build new?

[Uptowner]

A Target in the city has been long overdue if that is who's moving in. I wish that Target would have also built in Gentilly instead of Walmart. On that note, has there been any news on the development at S Claiborne and Louisiana? Last question, who the Whole Foods on N Broad offer what can be found in the current stores or is it more of a concept store?

[Urban Legend]

Originally Posted by Uptowner

A Target in the city has been long overdue if that is who's moving in. I wish that Target would have also built in Gentilly instead of Walmart. On that note, has there been any news on the development at S Claiborne and Louisiana? Last question, who the Whole Foods on N Broad offer what can be found in the current stores or is it more of a concept store?

Speaking with a few folks I know in Whole Foods Management my understandng is it is a new urban model that will focus more on fresh fruits and vegetables and their store brand products (365) and less on the high end items.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Urban Legend

Speaking with a few folks I know in Whole Foods Management my understandng is it is a new urban model that will focus more on fresh fruits and vegetables and their store brand products (365) and less on the high end items.

Yes it is a bit different but will carry most of their normal items but with an emphasis on locally sourced foods too.



As for Target I would imagine a renovation of the space but a demolition is possible ... Guess we will find out more when its announced.(assuming it happens)


1600 A Newton St ·Change of Use ·Ref Code: G0M2RJ
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Vinh Pham
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Application Review
Date Filed:
10/2/2013 11:01:55 AM
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No
Description
Convert vacant commercial space to a meat market per plans,



4831 St Charles Ave·Interior Demolition ·Permit #13-39341-DEMI ·Ref Code: HTD5DZ
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Interior demolition of 2-stry vacant commercial structure. No use & occupancy. Plans to follow. (4831-33-35, and 1635 Upperline St)


701 N Broad St·Change of Use ·Ref Code: M0RLHV
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Zoning Review
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9/26/2013 12:05:43 PM
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No
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Convert vacant commercial structure to retail as per plans. Signs require a separate permit.


4306 Magazine St·Change of Use ·Ref Code: 2SJD0D
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9/26/2013 10:52:57 AM
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Convert #4306 to restaurant as per plans.


2727 S Broad St Suite 101·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Permit #13-39961-RNVN ·Ref Code: DNDEFH
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Frank Burkhardt
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10/3/2013 11:08:16 AM
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No
Description
Convert shell into print shop


210 State St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: QZ5TCY
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Joseph R Labadot, Inc
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Zoning Review
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10/1/2013 3:59:57 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of existing office space of existing hospital - 8,291 sq. ft. space - paint, new acoustical ceiling, new air handling units, new recessed lighting and new outlets to be added to accommodate furniture layout per plans.


916 Lafayette St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 131LSW
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Gg Projects, LLC
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Application Review
Date Filed:
10/1/2013 1:54:20 PM
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No
Description
1st floor renovations to existing restaurant as per plans. Signage requires a seperate permit and HDLC Approval.


105 Tchoupitoulas St [Serenity]·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: ZTEHY5
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Lynette Jia
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Zoning Review
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10/1/2013 12:02:05 PM
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No
Description
Addition of ADA bathroom within existing retail store, and convert 1608 sq ft vacant space to reflexology, as per plans.


301 Canal St Saks Fifth Avenue·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: AATYPY
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
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Heather Johnston
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Application Review
Date Filed:
9/30/2013 10:23:55 AM
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No
Description
Minor renovations to existing retail space for new retail beauty supply shop(Tom Ford beauty supply shop) as per plans.


410 Bourbon St [Rats Hole & Co]·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Permit #13-39317-RNVN ·Ref Code: DHW1PY
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Rebecca Williams
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Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/27/2013 11:27:21 AM
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No
Description
Non-structural repairs to existing bar/souvenir shop. Repairs include replacing ceiling tiles, interior stairs, remove/replace termite infested plywood wall (non-load bearing), replace counter top and base boards.


500 Port of New Orleans Place Ste 275·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: VNGP3T
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Dress Barn c/o CPG
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/27/2013 9:41:28 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Tenant build out of vacant commercial space as per plans. Dress Barn signage requires a seperate permit.



701 Poydras St, Suite 3510·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 3UNFS3
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Peter Spera III
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
9/26/2013 3:18:53 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Tenant improvements and build out of suite 3510 as per plans.


2740 St Peter St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Permit #13-39133-RNVN ·Ref Code: 013JUN
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Alvin Mcguire III
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/26/2013 11:46:13 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Repair electrical wiring, clean up building, prepare for new tenants, permanent meter allowed. Any further use shall require a separate permit.


12151 I 10 W Service Rd·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Permit #13-39079-RNVN ·Ref Code: QRV2JJ
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Kevin Johnson
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
9/26/2013 9:14:12 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Fire damage repairs to existing 16 unit multi-family building - roof, sheetrock, and electrical. No increase in number of units.


6225 S Claiborne Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: F32NHF
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Stephen Zito
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
9/26/2013 8:42:54 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of a former "Blockbuster Video" tenant space into a new Urgent Care facility.


5316 Michoud Blvd·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 1PF4SP
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Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Byron Stewart & Associates
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Application Review
Date Filed:
9/24/2013 11:51:16 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of sidewalks, sewer and drain systems repair, repair exterior doors and windows, replace broken skylights, repair wall in courtyard, replace chiller pumps, replace insulation for plumbing, sewage and HVAC lines, cap floor drain in mechanical rooms, retrofit of fluorescent light fixtures and install GFI outlets for water fountains per plans.


Drawings For Fountain Rebuild At NOMA(will be really nice with new lights etc) Finish in JANuary

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

As for Target I would imagine a renovation of the space but a demolition is possible ... Guess we will find out more when its announced.(assuming it happens)

I highly doubt it. That building is only 52000 sf. That's enough for a CityTarget, but the CityTarget concept is only intended for seriously high-density areas.

I'm guessing they will build a full-service Target on the urban model (store stacked above parking). They've built several in Chicago lately; most of them are around 140000 sf. The Chicago stores have all been modern but they've done things that are more traditional, too.

Azusa, CA (the giant portico screams NOLA to me)

[Exiled In Lafayette]

Interesting Proposal.....Wanni-World

[Exiled In Lafayette]

BY GNO REAL ESTATE NEWS IN RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL · OCTOBER 4, 2013
1336 MAGAZINE ST., LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT

CityBusiness reports that Ted Swingle is redeveloping the two-story, 1850s-era building at 1336 Magazine St. into a mixed-use building with a 1,200 sf ground floor retail space and one- and two-bedroom apartments above. Plans call for five apartments ranging in size from 710 to 1,205 square feet with luxury amenities and some off-street parking. Swingle hopes to complete the renovation by the end of the year and have tenants in the apartments by early 2014.

https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&i...ed=0CC0QxB0wAA

Does anyone know what building this is? There are two on the corner of Melpomene and Mag. One painted brick red the other Green

[ardecila]

It's the mint green one on the corner. I'm very happy about this project.

The red one is owned by some weird talent agent... She got a huge payout from the city after a city vehicle struck and damaged the side of the building. Unfortunately, she chose NOT to repair the damage and used the money for something else.

[prokowave]

Riverwalk announces outlet retailers including Neiman Marcus

http://www.nola.com/business/index.s...incart_m-rpt-2

"Neiman Marcus, Kenneth Cole, Coach and LOFT are among the retailers opening outlet stores in a revamped Riverwalk downtown next year, developers said Monday (Oct. 7)."

[Reverend_Cletus]

So here's a list of the tenants for the Riverwalk.

Let's get the tourist crap out of the way first:

Gifts/Tourist Trap Crap
Crabby Jack's General Store
Life in the Big Easy
Mardi Gras Masquerade
Nola & Co

Now for the good stuff:

Clothing/Shoes/Jewelry/Accessories
Aeropostale Outlet
Aerosoles Outlet
American Eagle Outfitters
Cajun Kids Outlet
Carter’s Outlets
Charlotte Russe
Chico's Outlet
Clarks/Bostonian Outlet
Coach Factory Store
Coach Men’s Factory Store
Crocs
Dazzlingz
Dress Barn/Dress Barn Woman
Famous Footwear
Forever 21
Fossil Company Store
Gap Outlet
Guess Factory Store
Hanesbrands/Bali, Playtex, Champion
Hartstrings Childrenswear
Johnston and Murphy Factory Store
Kay Jewelers
Kenneth Cole Company Store
Lids Locker Room
Local Charm
LOFT Outlet
Motherhood Maternity Outlet
Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio
New Balance Factory Store
Perfumania
PS from Aeropostale
Skechers USA
Steve Madden
Sunglass Hut Outlet
Sunglass Warehouse
Swim n Sport Shops Outlet
Tommy Bahama
U.S. Polo Assn. Outlet
Wilson's Leather Outlet

Food & Beverage
Auntie Anne's
Café Du Monde
Crazy Lobster
Fat Tuesday's
Great American Cookie
Haagen Dazs
It’sugar
Izzo's Illegal Burrito
Mandarin
Mike Anderson's Seafood
Mona’s Cafe
Mooyah Burgers
NOLA Tropical Winery
Raising Cane's
Red Mango
South Philly Steak & Fries
The Fudgery
The Market by Villa
Toby Keith's
Villa Fresh

Home
A Simpler Time
Gumbo Toys Outlet
Kitchen Collection
Samsonite Company Store

[ardecila]

Still kinda underwhelming. There's more clothing than I was expecting, which is good. Not a lot of high-end names, though. I was hoping for something high-end but maybe the market just isn't there.

On the other hand, I may go there just for the Raising Canes.

[v-chop]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Still kinda underwhelming. There's more clothing than I was expecting, which is good. Not a lot of high-end names, though. I was hoping for something high-end but maybe the market just isn't there.

On the other hand, I may go there just for the Raising Canes.

More high end brands would've been nice. I suspect part of the problem is its proximity to Canal Place. With CP's high-end stores, it wouldn't make sense for those brands to allow outlet versions so close. As for Raising Canes, it might be cheaper (free parking) to go to the one on Claiborne/Toledano.

[Dangerbigdogg]

What happened to Texas de Brazil?

[tennis1400]

Will try and find out but their website says they are coming?


http://www.texasdebrazil.com/location/new-orleans

[tennis1400]

New Parking Garage at DDay Museum


will have 450 spaces and can accommodate another floor in the future. Also the other half of the lot is where the future hotel and meeting center will go.

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by v-chop

More high end brands would've been nice. I suspect part of the problem is its proximity to Canal Place. With CP's high-end stores, it wouldn't make sense for those brands to allow outlet versions so close. As for Raising Canes, it might be cheaper (free parking) to go to the one on Claiborne/Toledano.

I guess, but there are a lot of brands we don't have in New Orleans that peer cities do have (Orlando, Charleston, etc). I don't expect we're gonna build a decent shopping scene overnight, or that we'll ever have the same range as Atlanta or Houston. This is a good first step, though.

Riverwalk is only a short bike ride from my place, so parking's not a problem.