NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread - Page 902

sguil1 · #**18021** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 3:11 AM**

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Major upgrade in renderings IMO for Ceaser's. Tower may not be as tall but fits the site better.

This was the Harrah's rendering for comparison

https://www.casino.org/news/harrahs-...n-development/

Music guy · #**18022** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 4:30 AM**

New chapel at Loyola is spectacular! Bold, clean and simple, if built it will rival chapel at Xavier Univ. and our new Airport Terminal as one of New Orleans most breathtaking contemporary structures. Inspiring!
Also, thoroughly unrelated, the new hotel at Caesar's seems to be a marked improvement to the POS presented by Harrah's. Again, clean and understated and much more elegant than its predecessor. Also think it will compliment beautifully restored Four Seasons! And it hides most of the abomination that replaced the magnificent Rivergate. (Still can't believe it was removed for what we got)! Anyway, win-win IMO.

Jeau · #**18023** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 8:28 AM**

The new rendering is extremely boring and low budget in my opinion, it looks like something built on a low budget 🤷🏼♂️ I much rather the original one in my opinion

sguil1 · #**18024** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 12:56 PM**

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The new rendering is extremely boring and low budget in my opinion, it looks like something built on a low budget 🤷🏼♂️ I much rather the original one in my opinion

I guess it will come down to materials used... I think it will be nice if nice finishes used but I can see it looking cheap if not. Hurrahs always had that suburban hotel look even in the renderings

tennis1400 · #**18025** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 1:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by sguil1

I guess it will come down to materials used... I think it will be nice if nice finishes used but I can see it looking cheap if not. Hurrahs always had that suburban hotel look even in the renderings

I think the tower will be refined some but the overall plan is much nicer. And without a doubt they will renovate the other hotel tower to make the whole thing cohesive. That said this new tower looks much wider than old one but the demo area hasnt changed . Must just be perspective. Also this tower will have to go through design review with city andni think they will request more out the tower portion

As far as new amenities, we can definitely expect a Sport Book now that it has been legalized in Orleans Parish

Another entrance rendering.. i think corner of poydras and s peters

jjslonaker · #**18026** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 7:03 PM**

Another entrance rendering.. i think corner of poydras and s peters

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Overall happy to see the actual god awful postmodern casino structure get a significant upgrade that's not as cheesy and looks alot more clean.

Also that Trahan chapel is beautiful, they're by far the best arch firm in town

tennis1400 · #**18027** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 7:22 PM**

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Another entrance rendering.. i think corner of poydras and s peters

Overall happy to see the actual god awful postmodern casino structure get a significant upgrade that's not as cheesy and looks alot more clean.

Also that Trahan chapel is beautiful, they're by far the best arch firm in town[/QUOTE]

Agreed! Trahan is simply world class

As for the Casino I totally agree. In a city like NOLA it needs to be clean and fresh, not some cheesy ripoff design.

ardecila · #**18028** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 7:43 PM**

Yes, the Trahan chapel is awesome. Catholic institutions often spring for good architecture, that new addition at Sacred Heart is awesome as well.

Caesars is very disappointing. The old Harrah's design for the tower wasn't great but at least it was an appropriate height and massing for that site, and had some nice echoes of traditional 1920s towers in the CBD. The new one just looks like a boring airport hotel. Also if they're changing the interior theming, that would be ironic... if there's one place where a Mardi Gras theme should not go out of fashion, it is New Orleans. sigh.

tennis1400 · #**18029** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 8:07 PM**

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Yes, the Trahan chapel is awesome. Catholic institutions often spring for good architecture, that new addition at Sacred Heart is awesome as well.

Caesars is very disappointing. The old Harrah's design for the tower wasn't great but at least it was an appropriate height and massing for that site, and had some nice echoes of traditional 1920s towers in the CBD. The new one just looks like a boring airport hotel. Also if they're changing the interior theming, that would be ironic... if there's one place where a Mardi Gras theme should not go out of fashion, it is New Orleans. sigh.

I suppose but its also kind of trite here as well. I am curious what they go for inside but i do think the hotel tower could use some embellishments

tennis1400 · #**18030** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 8:13 PM**

9661 Lake Forest Blvd·Design Review · Project #DR186-20 · Ref Code:3RG408
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Type:
Design Review
Applicant:
Greater St Stephen Ministries & Develcorp
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
12/9/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Design Review for new construction in a CT Corridor Transformation overlay with over 100 feet of frontage on Lake Forest Boulevard.

tennis1400 · #**18031** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 8:14 PM**

213 S Broad St, 213 South Broad ·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:JKY1ZC
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Brighter Days, Inc.
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
12/9/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Psychotherapy, Massage therapy and Retail Shop

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13400 Old Gentilly Rd·Renovation (Structural) · Ref Code:HJ1ZQN
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Renovation (Structural)
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Terri Dreyer
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Date Filed:
12/9/2020
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No
Description:
renovation of existing open air police department firing range. Phase 1 selective demolition is complete, and existing systems were removed. Phase 2 Scope of work: install new targeting systems, ballistic baffle system and associated structure, install hazzardous soils below encapsulating concrete slab or geo tech membrane, soils and sod. install firing line smoke exhaust system, electrical systems, lighting, entry doors, remove and replace non load bearing exterior wall, and safety control booth (only climate controlled area)

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SEXTANT STAYS 1148 S PETERS ST NEW ORLEANS LA Orleans AG.36.0000115468-BL AG.BL - CLASS A GENERAL BEER AND LIQUOR 3600115468 PENDING 12/08/2020

New Short Term Rental Company
https://www.sextantstays.com/

tennis1400 · #**18032** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 9:29 PM**

A New Orleans Tower Anchors a City’s Riverfront Ambitions

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/b...r-seasons.html

tennis1400 · #**18033** Posted **Dec 9, 2020, 10:13 PM**

ardecila · #**18034** Posted **Dec 10, 2020, 4:33 AM**

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I suppose but its also kind of trite here as well. I am curious what they go for inside but i do think the hotel tower could use some embellishments

I mean the current Mardi Gras theme is cheesy AF, no doubt, but at least it’s related to the culture. It’s a tourist sacrificial zone anyway, might as well give the tourists what they want

tennis1400 · #**18035** Posted **Dec 10, 2020, 2:21 PM**

tennis1400 · #**18036** Posted **Dec 10, 2020, 5:31 PM**

Really starting to make progress on the flyover ramps

tennis1400 · #**18037** Posted **Dec 10, 2020, 6:00 PM**

Canopy Hilton

tennis1400 · #**18038** Posted **Dec 11, 2020, 1:47 PM**

sguil1 · #**18039** Posted **Dec 13, 2020, 2:50 PM**

Cool to see this old grocery being brought back

https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...105bc0308.html

Juicy, peppery-shot links from Vaucresson Sausage Co. are an integral part of local family recipes, restaurant menus and the annual food lineup for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Vance Vaucresson, the keeper of his family’s brand, wants to make the company an integral part of Seventh Ward neighborhood life again. This week marked a milestone on that quest.

Work is now underway to redevelop the longtime home of Vaucresson Sausage on the corner of St. Bernard Avenue and North Roman Street.

Jeau · #**18040** Posted **Dec 14, 2020, 10:48 AM**

Hey everyone I have a question, when do y’all think the Domain Company will announce the 6th phase at South market? If I’m not mistaken they had said it would be announced sometime at the end of the year and well it’s getting close. So I just wanted to know if anyone heard anything floating around.