NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[N.O.L.A.]

In regards to the new airport, have there been any other major changes or items that were value engineered. I know some of the early renderings had beautiful interior wood paneling and screen systems. I hope details like that are still part of the plan.

[WesternSon]

Originally Posted by nolafan

. We will now have a column in the middle of Lee Circle with nothing on top, a concrete slab by liberty place, etc. etc. It saddens me that this city had no forward thinking plan to make this more aesthetically appealing.

Not trying to get further into the topic but... they are leaving the column? I was worried that would go to.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by WesternSon

Not trying to get further into the topic but... they are leaving the column? I was worried that would go to.

I don't know are columns offensive to someone these days ? Maybe modernist architecture fans are offended by an ornate Greek column lol


Anyways... the airport plans seem to indicate a new two lane each direction divided road running parallel to Aberdeen street ... my question is how they are going to tie into existing interstate exit . That exits completely inadequate for traffic as is so I'm wondering how they will make it work with extra traffic

[nolafan]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

I don't know are columns offensive to someone these days ? Maybe modernist architecture fans are offended by an ornate Greek column lol


Anyways... the airport plans seem to indicate a new two lane each direction divided road running parallel to Aberdeen street ... my question is how they are going to tie into existing interstate exit . That exits completely inadequate for traffic as is so I'm wondering how they will make it work with extra traffic

lol Yes, the column is staying. Just like the foundations of the other 3 monuments. I'd love to see something with landscaping and generic to cater to all parties. Would be a welcome sight.

[thalia]

Last weeks notices:

Public Notice From BZA:

Property: 1020-1038 Annunciation St

Request: This request is to permit the construction of a hotel with insufficient setback from the public right-of-way for a height exceeding seventy-five feet.

Requested waiver:
Setback 20' over 75'
Setback 20' over 110'
Setback 20' over 35'

[typo86]

Originally Posted by nolafan

Without trying to be too political (because I enjoy this thread because of it being a politics free zone), I am disgusted by the removal of these monuments for more reasons than most. I read this thread everyday, sometimes twice a day. I look at all the beautiful developments coming to our city and I look at what is going on with these monuments.

Regardless if you are for or against them, leaving just the slabs and pedestals with no plans on what to replace them with is disgusting. We will now have a column in the middle of Lee Circle with nothing on top, a concrete slab by liberty place, etc. etc. It saddens me that this city had no forward thinking plan to make this more aesthetically appealing.

Don't think your argument holds up for the Liberty Place monument. It was essential in a parking lot, next to power station, in the back of the Aquarium. Its removal is a lateral move as far as aesthetics.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by typo86

Don't think your argument holds up for the Liberty Place monument. It was essential in a parking lot, next to power station, in the back of the Aquarium. Its removal is a lateral move as far as aesthetics.

That monument has been hit so many times by cars and drivers coming out of canal place

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by typo86

Don't think your argument holds up for the Liberty Place monument. It was essential in a parking lot, next to power station, in the back of the Aquarium. Its removal is a lateral move as far as aesthetics.

Yeah, it might as well have been in an filthy alley. If Landrieu is sincere about putting it in a museum (which one?) it will probably get more attention there than it ever did on Iberville.

Not sure you can say the same about Lee, Davis, and Beauregard which are in prominent civic places. The column in Lee/Tivoli Circle is at least dignified on its own, but the Elk Place site and the end of Esplanade will look pretty barren without monuments.

Side note: the city should build some kind of focal point at the spot where the Liberty Place monument originally stood at the foot of Canal. Hopefully something non-political.

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Yeah, it might as well have been in an filthy alley. If Landrieu is sincere about putting it in a museum (which one?) it will probably get more attention there than it ever did on Iberville.

Not sure you can say the same about Lee, Davis, and Beauregard which are in prominent civic places. The column in Lee/Tivoli Circle is at least dignified on its own, but the Elk Place site and the end of Esplanade will look pretty barren without monuments.

Side note: the city should build some kind of focal point at the spot where the Liberty Place monument originally stood at the foot of Canal. Hopefully something non-political.

Elk Place? I see a mention of a "Molly Marine" statue there... I'm assuming you mean JDP? Or was the "Molly Marine" statue removed as part of street(car) construction?

[nolafan]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Yeah, it might as well have been in an filthy alley. If Landrieu is sincere about putting it in a museum (which one?) it will probably get more attention there than it ever did on Iberville.

Not sure you can say the same about Lee, Davis, and Beauregard which are in prominent civic places. The column in Lee/Tivoli Circle is at least dignified on its own, but the Elk Place site and the end of Esplanade will look pretty barren without monuments.

Side note: the city should build some kind of focal point at the spot where the Liberty Place monument originally stood at the foot of Canal. Hopefully something non-political.

Totally agree. In fact, I'd gather that most people didn't even know Liberty Place existed. Maybe it would be a cool place for an elaborate water structure? I'm not sure what else could work there?

But the remaining 3 sites will look barren without monuments on them.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by nolafan

Totally agree. In fact, I'd gather that most people didn't even know Liberty Place existed. Maybe it would be a cool place for an elaborate water structure? I'm not sure what else could work there?

But the remaining 3 sites will look barren without monuments on them.

That whole junction is a mess behind canal place because of the tracks and the entergy substation. Im hopeful with the new ferry and four seasons it can be streamlined a bit. its a nightmare from pedestrian point of view right now.

[nolafan]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

That whole junction is a mess behind canal place because of the tracks and the entergy substation. Im hopeful with the new ferry and four seasons it can be streamlined a bit. its a nightmare from pedestrian point of view right now.

It's a nightmare from a motorist point of view as well. It's very poorly designed.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by nolafan

It's a nightmare from a motorist point of view as well. It's very poorly designed.

Thats very true too.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by thalia

Last weeks notices:

Public Notice From BZA:

Property: 1020-1038 Annunciation St

Request: This request is to permit the construction of a hotel with insufficient setback from the public right-of-way for a height exceeding seventy-five feet.

Requested waiver:
Setback 20' over 75'
Setback 20' over 110'
Setback 20' over 35'

Very confused with two of those waiver requests. why would they need waiver for over 35 feet? and 110 feet is height limit so are they trying to exceed that?

[tennis1400]

3555 Behrman Pl·New Construction ·Ref Code: G88WFQ
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[Blitzen]

Originally Posted by hightech1217

Looks like the "future" hotel's placement has been relocated closer to Loyola Blvd. The hotel height limit is currently planned for 145' max. It's previous location has now been incorporated into the parking garage. The 5 new international gates will be in line and have the same curvature as the main terminal and extend west along the entrance roadway. There will not be a concourse extending southward from the terminal similar to the other two.

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1. I agree with the others that the hotel should be connected, otherwise, what's the advantage of building a new hotel?

2. Can someone with expertise tell me if there can ever be an East terminal addition to the main terminal, or has the airport built too closely to the runway for that to ever happen? It seems strange not to allow space for that.

[nolafan]

By the way, I was by the new Magazine Street development yesterday and still no tower crane. Just the base.

[nolafan]

Great article about the new food hall in warehouse district.

http://www.nola.com/food/index.ssf/2...river_home_pop

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Blitzen

1. I agree with the others that the hotel should be connected, otherwise, what's the advantage of building a new hotel?

2. Can someone with expertise tell me if there can ever be an East terminal addition to the main terminal, or has the airport built too closely to the runway for that to ever happen? It seems strange not to allow space for that.

I think everyone wants a hotel on site but the reason the rfp received no offers is because no one feels comfortable making the investment at that location with all the conditions . The hotel slightly offsite will have more appeal for hotel developers who want to be able to market hotel to other things besides just air travelers. It's still close enough to walk or shuttle too real quickly .

[nolafan]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

I think everyone wants a hotel on site but the reason the rfp received no offers is because no one feels comfortable making the investment at that location with all the conditions . The hotel slightly offsite will have more appeal for hotel developers who want to be able to market hotel to other things besides just air travelers. It's still close enough to walk or shuttle too real quickly .

I do think it deserves mentioning that there is already about 4-5 airport hotels under construction or almost done. This is in addition to the ones we already have in the area. Some of them are quite large (Doubletree, Crowne Plaza, Hilton, etc.)

I'm not sure one right off site would standout anymore than any of the others. Not to mention who wants to willingly stay by airport? It's not like we have that many connections, yet.

On the flipside, with the new airport and it's consolidated security area, I wouldn't be surprised to see more connections given the ability to move more freely between the gates.