NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[Eightball]

Nice, thanks for the pics. Hopefully we get these all over the city. Save some money on our water bills!

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by Eightball

Nice, thanks for the pics. Hopefully we get these all over the city. Save some money on our water bills!

Water bills?

In thinking about it, that site has three advantages, listed in order of importance:

1. Size (11k sf is pretty big for a N.O. lot)
2. Location on a major street (Fillmore)
3. Corner lot (so can drain side street)

Dunno if the actual criteria are like that. Will be interesting to see where else they put them.

[Eightball]

The 3.3 billion dollar water management replacement/project is funded in part by our water bills.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.s...l_passe_4.html

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by Eightball

The 3.3 billion dollar water management replacement/project is funded in part by our water bills.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.s...l_passe_4.html

Ah... that makes sense.

[prokowave]

Saw that the Orpheum is applying for an alcohol permit and I have good information that they are in serious talks to bring the Louisiana Philharmonic back , so let's hope this attempt is more successful than the previous ones!

[Chris from N.O.]

:Completely gratuitous celebration post:

[Eightball]

40 unit (efficiencies) - supported housing building goes forward on Esplanade ave
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...ousing-project

[York1]

Originally Posted by Eightball

40 unit (efficiencies) - supported housing building goes forward on Esplanade ave
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...ousing-project

If I figure correctly, that works out to $165,000 per 450 square foot apartment. $140 per square foot to renovate this building, and then basically turn it over to homeless and low-income citizens. It's no wonder the neighbors are up-in-arms.

My Lakeview neighborhood fought something similar (and lost) in the 1980s. Our neighborhood of single family, owner occupied houses had nothing but trouble with the project. It finally ended when the doctor running the building closed it after it started to lose money when the grants ran out.

[Eightball]

We missed this last week I guess - moderately solid progress on BR-NOLA commuter rail. Seems reasonable and may happen as long as work continues.
http://www.nola.com/news/baton-rouge...n_rouge_t.html

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by York1

If I figure correctly, that works out to $165,000 per 450 square foot apartment. $140 per square foot to renovate this building, and then basically turn it over to homeless and low-income citizens. It's no wonder the neighbors are up-in-arms.

My Lakeview neighborhood fought something similar (and lost) in the 1980s. Our neighborhood of single family, owner occupied houses had nothing but trouble with the project. It finally ended when the doctor running the building closed it after it started to lose money when the grants ran out.

Agree not in favor of projects like this at all... I sure hope they put in lots of provisos for the operation of the facility. The devil is or isnt in the details.

As for the Orpheum, its my understanding the LPO should be there for its 2015-2016 season.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Agree not in favor of projects like this at all... I sure hope they put in lots of provisos for the operation of the facility. The devil is or isnt in the details.

As for the Orpheum, its my understanding the LPO should be there for its 2015-2016 season.

1 Poydras St, Suite 238·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: N866UF
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Khai Duong
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
2/12/2014 9:48:06 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Food Court Location - Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes


1 Poydras St Suite 282·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: QL1ANX
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Mathew Wellhausen
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
2/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Tenant build-out for 1051sf retail suite (suite 282) in Riverwalk Outlet development as per plans.


1 Poydras St, Suite 273·New Construction ·Ref Code: XNZ84S
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Gordon Hogan
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
2/11/2014 9:00:41 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Tenant build out of existing lease space located in Riverwalk Outlet Collection Mall.


801 Canal St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: FSTNDR
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Jared Ducote
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Application for HDLC Review for Certificate of Appropriateness prior to completing Construction Document/Building Permit Set. Scope of exterior work for HDLC Review includes exterior repairs, storefront, entry door, and awning replacements, roof replacement, and surface treatment along Bourbon Street.

[Eightball]

Originally Posted by Chris from N.O.

Water bills?

In thinking about it, that site has three advantages, listed in order of importance:

1. Size (11k sf is pretty big for a N.O. lot)
2. Location on a major street (Fillmore)
3. Corner lot (so can drain side street)

Dunno if the actual criteria are like that. Will be interesting to see where else they put them.

Interesting. Are you involved with this?

Edit:
Bayou changes still up in the air
http://midcitymessenger.com/2014/02/...up-in-the-air/

A crowd gathers to hear live music during Bayou Boogaloo (photo courtesy of Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival).
More than two months after an organization called Greener Bayou St. John Coalition met to discuss the possibility of regulating events and active recreation on the bayou, decisions about the future of the waterway’s use remain up in the air.

City Councilwoman Susan Guidry told the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization last week that she favors keeping the bayou open to anyone, only charging fees for events that would make some exclusive use of it. Members of the Greener Bayou St. John Coalition, however, continue to advocate for stronger management of events to protect the neighborhoods surrounding the waterway.

As the bayou’s ecological resurgence has resulted in a recreational renaissance, festivals like Bayou Boogaloo and the annual July Fourth Boat Parade have increased in popularity, drawing thousands of attendants to the bayou each year.

The bayou’s recreational use has also increased, as volleyball players, boaters, runners and cyclists have all flocked to the waterway’s green banks and waters.

In the past several months, however, debate has sparked as neighborhood organizations, residents and City Council members all try to sort out problems that come with the bayou’s increased use. Issues range from boats being indefinitely docked on the bayou’s banks to the fairness of the bayou’s exclusive use for festivals.

In the most recent update, Councilwoman Susan Guidry said Monday that festivals should be charged for using Bayou St. John – but, given that not all festivals are equal, not every festival should be charged the same price.

“It’s exciting, and it’s wonderful and it’s vibrant and it’s what New Orleans is about,” Councilwoman Susan Guidry said at a Mid-City Neighborhood Organization meeting Monday, in a public statement supporting the bayou’s increased use...

More at the link

[FenderOz]

Hey everyone,

First time poster here. Big fan of this thread and love to see all of the new projects going on in New Orleans. A while ago The New Orleans Advocate bought a building on St Charles to be their headquarters. Saw this article online providing more details on the project.

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...-new-home-will

Cheers

[ardecila]

^ Interesting. Seems like they really are restoring the original design pretty closely. Score one for Mid-Century!

Original Klein Motors design... I dig the sloped storefront glass on the right!


credit: Historic New Orleans Collection

[ardecila]

Speaking of mid-century restorations, does anyone have recent photos of the WWL renovation on Rampart? I was looking forward to that.

[tennis1400]

Building will look great and it seems like it will be very much a part of the community.






2401 Canal St·New Construction ·Ref Code: B7Z1GF
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Broadmoor Design Group
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
New construction of a 1-story, 2,668 sq. ft. Bank with Drive-thru and 172 sq. ft. of porches as per plans and Design Review XX/XX.



226 Decatur St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: HGLCGE
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Diane Hickman
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
2/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior structural renovations to existing 4-stry, mixed occupancy structure as per plans and VCC #. (1st floor-retail, 2nd floor-candy factory, 3rd floor-storage, and 4th floor-residential (1)




801 Canal St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: FE4AZC
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Jared Ducote
Status:
Scheduling and case analysis
Date Filed:
2/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Modifications to exterior of building

[Eightball]

Good first post. Does anyone know what was there prior to the 50s dealership construction, though?

Edit: why the heck are they building a one story building in the 2400 block of Canal? A few floors of apts over retail would be much more appropriate and beneficial for the city.

Delgado close to building replacement library
http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/bl...ement-library/

Rendering courtesy of Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects

Delgado Community College is set to move forward in the coming weeks on a project to replace the library at its main campus.
Matt Altier, assistant vice chancellor for facilities and planning, said the state Office of Facility Planning and Control is evaluating five bids for construction of the 60,000-square-foot Marvin E. Thames Learning Resources Center, a building that will replace Moss Memorial Library, which was damaged during Hurricane Katrina and demolished.
The apparent low bidder for the project was Lamar Contractors of Luling, which offered an $11.32 million

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Eightball

Good first post. Does anyone know what was there prior to the 50s dealership construction, though?

Edit: why the heck are they building a one story building in the 2400 block of Canal? A few floors of apts over retail would be much more appropriate and beneficial for the city.

Delgado close to building replacement library
http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/bl...ement-library/

Rendering courtesy of Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects

Agreed on the Canal one story... such a shame... only good thing is at least its replacing surface parking lot... not what I was wanting though!

[IceCream]

The city is having some meetings about bike shares and Where Ya Rack has been asked to attend some of the preliminary meetings. Frankly, I'm not sure how much has been done or how serious it is, but the email said that NOLA "has the opportunity to have LA's first bike share program."

It's tomorrow. I'll let you know the interesting parts.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by IceCream

The city is having some meetings about bike shares and Where Ya Rack has been asked to attend some of the preliminary meetings. Frankly, I'm not sure how much has been done or how serious it is, but the email said that NOLA "has the opportunity to have LA's first bike share program."

It's tomorrow. I'll let you know the interesting parts.

Its a great concept so I hope they make some progress with it here. ... we know South Market District will have one but thats not exactly the concept executed fully. Whats nice is to rent a bike and then go somewhere and then your done with it when you get there if you want to be!