NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[tennis1400]

Two Options Proposed for traffic mitigation and improvements for the river district development and surrounding areas.

[kingque]

Does anybody know if they're thinking about having a streetcar line run along the river to the new district? Seems like it should be a no-brainer to connect the area with the CBD and FQ.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by kingque

Does anybody know if they're thinking about having a streetcar line run along the river to the new district? Seems like it should be a no-brainer to connect the area with the CBD and FQ.

I’ll see if I can find the map but yes thats the goal

[typo86]

New Orleans airport plans $85M connector road link to passenger rail; I-10 flyover delayed

Officials at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport want to build a roughly $85 million connector road to whisk passengers from a potential Amtrak train station on the south side of its footprint to the gleaming new terminal on the north side...

https://www.nola.com/news/business/a...83e78606b.html

[ardecila]

I'm not sure where that road would actually run? Why do they need a separate roadway when they already have the access road which is basically a freeway spur?

It sounds like this would just branch off the existing access road near Vets, curve around the north runway end, and go to the north terminal? I thought you could exit to Bainbridge today from the north terminal to get to the access road, but it looks like that's blocked off with a security gate. On the south end, it would branch off the access road with an overpass over Airline.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by ardecila

I'm not sure where that road would actually run? Why do they need a separate roadway when they already have the access road which is basically a freeway spur?

It sounds like this would just branch off the existing access road near Vets, curve around the north runway end, and go to the north terminal? I thought you could exit to Bainbridge today from the north terminal to get to the access road, but it looks like that's blocked off with a security gate. On the south end, it would branch off the access road with an overpass over Airline.

The plan is to build a roadway with the supports required for a tram system, plus I'm guessing they would like a separate access road back for operational vehicles. I think it's exciting they're looking ahead to future growth and actually planning something that can be adapted for a future, better use. They also mentioned this is going forward regardless of commuter train approvals because they see the need for passengers to easily access both sides, so that's a good sign too.

[ardecila]

Yeah I mean it could be a good idea, but the devil is always in the details with these things. Orlando and Miami both have really nice multimodal stations at their airports now. If MSY does it right, it could also be urbanistically linked into Rivertown Kenner and help with economic development there. Imagine taking a tram from the airport terminal to a walkable urban neighborhood with hotels, bars, restaurants, etc. (And a planetarium ) It wouldn't be as bustling as the French Quarter or Warehouse District, but you could probably build it up to something like Algiers Point.

I'm just trying to figure out how this would work practically. I guess I'll have to wait to see drawings. Both of MSY's runways have a large Runway Protection Zone at each end where tall buildings or aerial structures/overpasses are not allowed, or sharply restricted. That creates an issue for this plan at both ends of the runway. Most airports will do underpasses, but obviously that's not ideal for New Orleans. There actually is an underpass shell built further west. I always assumed they would build a tram using that underpass, to an Amtrak station near the FedEx warehouse... that would be half the length, only 1.7 miles to the Amtrak station instead of 3.2 to the Rivertown site.

And then at the terminal, there's not really a great place for a tram to plug in. They took the best spot for a parking garage (IIRC it was supposed to be a hotel tower originally). The tram at Oakland airport is done pretty well, the station is front and center when you walk out of the terminal. Not sure that's possible at MSY, but maybe they can wedge it in somewhere.

[tennis1400]

1055 St Charles Ave·Interior Demolition · Ref Code:HB1115
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Type:
Interior Demolition
Applicant:
Palmisano LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
7/27/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
Exploratory Interior Demolition on Level 6









2801 Magazine St Ste 4·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:Z1PL01
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
SAFE KIT
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
7/27/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
NEED TO RECEIVE A CHANGE OF USE -We are submitting another building permit request to receive a CHANGE OF USE from a Beer & Wine Merchant to a Health Club/Fitness Center




909 Poydras St, Suite 402·Attached Sign · Ref Code:610BVH
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Type:
Attached Sign
Applicant:
Kristi Taylor
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
7/14/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
One non illuminated two sided monument sign, 2 rooftop signs




3200 Tulane Ave, 613 S LOPEZ·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:L3W5HE
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Taylor Jennifer
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
7/26/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
Convert unoccupied buildings into warehouses. Replace roofs. Install new electric meters to each building.








923 Decatur St (Ref. Code: KRT12X)
VCC Architectural Review Committee
Description
Proposal to renovate hurricane damaged building, per application & materials received 01/25/2022.











740 Barracks St (Ref. Code: TYHWTL)
VCC Architectural Review Committee
Description
To repair and renovate building including enlarging the existing camelback addition, per Architecture Committee approval of 03/08/2022, Commission approval of 03/16/2022, and materials stamped VCC approved 04/27/2022. Work includes:
• Enlarging existing camelback 17’6” towards Barracks St.
• Installing new true divided lite wood windows at the camelback
• Constructing wood steps and landing in the side alley
• Installing mechanical equipment on roof of rear second floor bump out
• Constructing of new 7’ tall, seven board fence along the Bourbon St. property line

NOTE: All exterior painting to be permitted separately.





630 Bourbon St (Ref. Code: 403R84)
VCC Architectural Review Committee
Description
To address long-standing VCC violations cited in case 20-20954-VCCNOP, per attached materials stamped VCC approved 07/26/2022.
Courtyard infill structure prescribed, see attached engineer's report.
Retain mechanical equipment at rear per attached plan and equipment schedule.
Remove plexiglass and install tempered safety glass. Repair all millwork as needed to match existing in size, material, color, profile, reveal, dimension, exposure, function and operation.
Reconstruct roof over gallery, install new galvanized standing seam roof, beaded wood tongue and groove decking, and repair existing ornamental fascia. All structure to remain.
Remove deteriorated floor boards, stringers, and fascia boards from gallery. Install new 3"x4" beaded stringers, 5/4x4 wood T&G floorboards, and 7/8" fascia with ½" bead, all as per VCC Standard Detail Sheet No. 12 (attached).
Replace light fixtures with new Kuzco Nordic EW3105 wall sconces. Fixtures shall be painted or prefinished to match adjacent building surface. All wiring shall be placed in conduits. All conduits shall be placed along the inside corners of building surfaces as much as possible, such as along gallery/balcony purlins at the deck line, and painted to match the adjacent surfaces. All fixtures shall use lamps with the following criteria: 3000K color temperature, 80+ color rendering index, and 800-1200 lumens per bulb






9317 Airline Hwy (Ref. Code: 1CFL8R)
NPP Meeting
Description
NPP notification list for variance application to permit construction of a communications tower measuring 100 feet in height in a C-1 General Commercial zoning district.





6300 Argonne Blvd (Ref. Code: CXQ78U)
NPP Meeting
Description
NPP notification list for upcoming conditional use petition to amend Ordinance 24145 (which effectuated the conditional use approval for ZD059-10) in order to increase the total current gross floor area of an existing restaurant from 6,001 square feet to 7,215 square feet in an SLB2 Lake Area Neighborhood Business District.and a CT Corridor Transformation Design Overlay District.







2222 Poydras St (Ref. Code: 0DR3W6)
Renovation (Non-Structural) Permit
Description
Renovation of space in to mixed use venue.

Framing and Rough-In Released 5-2-2022

Final Occupancy Contingent On Closeure of CPC Items

Temporary Occupancy for the Nightclub portion of the Building for 60 Days Issued on July 29.2022 to Septembt 29, 2022
Issue Date: Jul 22 2022 10:54AM





3801 Washington Ave (Ref. Code: ECVUXE)
Renovation (Non-Structural) Permit
Description
Renovating a restaurant and food production facility.
Issue Date: Jul 26 2022 11:08AM





233 Decatur St (Ref. Code: 1DTEHY)
Renovation (Non-Structural) Permit
Description
Interior renovation of an existing bar TO RESTAURANT located in the French Quarter. Scope of work to include plumbing, hood, electrical, hvac, carpentry
Issue Date: Jul 26 2022 11:18AM





532-534 N Rampart St (Ref. Code: JXH1CX)
VCC General Work Permit
Description
To renovate and repair building as per Architecture Committee approval of 04/12/2022 and materials stamped VCC approved 07/29/2022. Work includes:
• Installation of new TPO roof on the 532 portion of the main building. Color of TPO to be light gray
• Reframe roof of rear service ells to achieve a slope of slightly more than 2 in 12
• Install new raised seam metal roofing on new service ell framing. Color to be gray or galvanized metal
• Install new natural slate chimney caps on all chimneys
• Reconstruct failing fourth-floor masonry parapet wall utilizing salvaged and/or exactly matching bricks and mortar mixed per VCC standard details
• Repair/replace to match existing damaged elements of service ell railings, decking, fascia, soffit
• Replace any broken/cracked/missing glass with near clear glazing
• Paint balcony decking battleship gray, all other wood elements BM Navajo White, semigloss






1629 WESTBANK EXPWY, HARVEY 70058
GARDERE
07/22/2022
West Bank
Commercial Tenant Buildout
$2,249,329.00
District 2
1
Ascension DePaul Services
Michael Griffin
3201 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
DONAHUEFAVRET CONTRACTORS, INC.
3030 Causeway Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70448





22-302616
2601 JEFFERSON HWY, JEFFERSON 70121
LABARRE PLACE
07/18/2022
East Bank
Commercial New Construction
$2,153,470.00
District 2
2
Terrell Fabacher Architects, LLC
Timothy Terrell

,
Diamond Holdings SWFL, Inc.
765 NE 19th Pl., Unit 2
CAPE CORAL, FL 33909





New Video Screens for the Exterior of Smoothie King Center

(Tab 15) Pursuant to LSED Resolution No. 22-9, dated January 26, 2022 the Louisiana Stadium
& Exposition District (“LSED”) authorized and approved the execution of a Contract with All Star-
4688509-1
Electric (“All Star Contract”), with respect to the 2021 SKC-Exterior LED Video Display Project
(“Project”).
Resolved, the LSED hereby authorizes and approves the execution of a deductive change order
in the amount of $132,000.00 to the All Star Contract (“All Star Contract Change Order No. 001”). All
Star Contract Change Order No. 001 provides for a reduction to the All Star Contract in the amount of
$132,000.00 to account for an extension of the Project completion date until October 1, 2022.
All Star Contract Change Order No. 001 has the Staff Analysis Support and Recommendation of
ASM Global and has been approved by the LSED Construction Committee. The execution of All Star
Contract Change Order No. 001 by Chairman Kyle M. France is hereby authorized and approved.

[tennis1400]

YWCA of Greater New Orleans New Daycare, Education and Counseling Building - Norman C Francis Parkway
Infrastructure
Post-Bid
Bidding. Construction Start Expected August 2022.
Competitive Bids.
$5,000,000 Estimated Value







Core Apartments
Project Type New Construction
Physical Address 2901 Belle Chasse Highway Map
City, State (County) Gretna, LA 70053 (Jefferson County)
Description Construct an apartment complex consisting
of 9 apartment buildings, a clubhouse,
parking, and related facilities
Details 9 Apartments/Condominiums, 3 Stories Above Grade, 221,583 SF New Construction, 192.





RFQ Design - Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the EAT Fat City Center
Project Type New Construction, Alteration
City, State (County) Jefferson, LA (Jefferson County)

[tennis1400]

BonVi

[RickyJ]

The Smoothie King Center is getting new exterior video boards?

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by RickyJ

The Smoothie King Center is getting new exterior video boards?

Seems so... passed by this morning and one side was already removed...

[tennis1400]

John Alario Jr. Sports Complex
Project Type New Construction
Physical Address 11080 Nicolle Boulevard Map
City, State (County) Westwego, LA 70094 (Jefferson County).

Description Earthwork, grading and drainage, sitework, utility infrastructure, and development of an entry road, parking lot, three (3) multi-use synthetic fields with fencing and athletic field lighting, pedestrian sidewalks and plazas, shade canopies, five (5) buildings, batting cages, irrigation, and grassing.

[tennis1400]

Project Title
Track Project
Charity Hospital Adaptive Reuse
Project Type New Construction, Renovation
Physical Address 1532 Tulane Avenue Map
City, State (County) New Orleans, LA 70112 (Jefferson County)

Project Status Construction Documents, Construction Start Expected September 2022,






Description Mixed Use. Demolition, site work, paving, new construction, remodeling and renovation of a mixed-use development in New Orleans, Louisiana. Working plans call for the construction of a 465,000-square-foot, 14-story above grade multi-residential development; 175,000-square-foot, three-story above grade office development; 46,175-square-foot retail development; 16,000-square-foot educational facility; for paving for a 87,000-square-foot parking garage; 81,000-square-foot clubhouse / community center; restaurant; and medical facility.
The scope of this project includes, demolition, site work, new construction, remodeling and renovation of a mixed use development.
An architect and joint venture general contractor team have been selected. As of July 19, 2022 the general contractor states that all sub-contractor trades will be needed on this project.

Details 824,000 SF - Office, 3 Stories Above Grade, 175,000 SF New Construction, Apartments/Condominiums, 14 Stories Above Grade, 465,000 SF New Construction, College/University, 16,000 SF New Construction, Clubhouse/Social Club, 81,000 SF New Construction, Parking Garage, 87,000 SF New Construction, Food/Beverage Service, New Construction, Medical Office/Outpatient, New Construction, 100,000 SF New Construction.

[sguil1]

https://www.nola.com/entertainment_l...84a09ef5e.html

24-hour po-boys, daiquiris, rooftop patio headed to Mid-City as Melba‘s expands

For the past decade, Melba’s has held down the busy corner of Elysian Fields and North Claiborne avenues with 24-hour po-boys, hot plates and daiquiris. Now work is underway to open a second Melba’s on Tulane Avenue in Mid-City.

The new restaurant will be modeled closely on the original Melba’s, though it is smaller and for that reason will not have the laundromat, which is a major component of the first one...

[sguil1]

https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...breaks-ground/

A redevelopment of the Dew Drop Inn, New Orleans’ leading Black music entertainment venue in the Jim Crow era, has broken ground in Central City.

The groundbreaking at the dilapidated structure, located at 2836 LaSalle St. in Central City, took place in early July. According to Iris Development CEO Curtis Doucette, the redevelopment is expected to be completed by the end of next spring or early summer.

Renovations will include a music venue, a 17-room boutique hotel and a pool. The project received City Council approval in April 2021. Ryan Gootee General Contractors is handing construction, and Studio Kiro is leading architectural work.

The Dew Drop Inn showcased musical artists including Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Little Richard and others who performed at the establishment in its heyday from the mid-1940s to the late 1960s. Little Richard wrote a song about the club, “The Dew Drop Inn.”

The property operated as a hotel over the next few decades. Repeated attempts to revive the structure have faltered over the years since Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters permanently shut down the business.

In May 2022, the building was listed by the National Register of Historic Places as part of “the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.”

[tennis1400]

Happy to see that addition to tulane ave.

Tulane ave is still such a frustrating throughfare. So much potential but still such a hodgpodge. One block is great and the next a warzone. Hopefully that can change and those 4-5 blocks that are such eyesores can be addressed and the whole corridor start to thrive.

[kingque]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Project Title
Track Project
Charity Hospital Adaptive Reuse
Project Type New Construction, Renovation
Physical Address 1532 Tulane Avenue Map
City, State (County) New Orleans, LA 70112 (Jefferson County)

Project Status Construction Documents, Construction Start Expected September 2022,






Description Mixed Use. Demolition, site work, paving, new construction, remodeling and renovation of a mixed-use development in New Orleans, Louisiana. Working plans call for the construction of a 465,000-square-foot, 14-story above grade multi-residential development; 175,000-square-foot, three-story above grade office development; 46,175-square-foot retail development; 16,000-square-foot educational facility; for paving for a 87,000-square-foot parking garage; 81,000-square-foot clubhouse / community center; restaurant; and medical facility.
The scope of this project includes, demolition, site work, new construction, remodeling and renovation of a mixed use development.
An architect and joint venture general contractor team have been selected. As of July 19, 2022 the general contractor states that all sub-contractor trades will be needed on this project.

Details 824,000 SF - Office, 3 Stories Above Grade, 175,000 SF New Construction, Apartments/Condominiums, 14 Stories Above Grade, 465,000 SF New Construction, College/University, 16,000 SF New Construction, Clubhouse/Social Club, 81,000 SF New Construction, Parking Garage, 87,000 SF New Construction, Food/Beverage Service, New Construction, Medical Office/Outpatient, New Construction, 100,000 SF New Construction.

Is all of this is going to built around the parking garage that's already there? Or will they be tearing it down and building it all brand new?

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by kingque

Is all of this is going to built around the parking garage that's already there? Or will they be tearing it down and building it all brand new?

Its my understanding the parking garage portion described above is inside the building and the underground basement section will be a portion of the parkin garage as well.

[greyscale]

Google maps points to the wrong address. 1532 Tulane is the address for Charity.