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[nolafan]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

There hasnt been anything formal announced. But the plans were submitted a month ago and they recently showed up on the one stop shop. Given the fact these were recently submitted its safe to assume that this project is still moving forward. Wouldnt have been reasonable to submit in July otherwise.

I'm interested to see how they are going to make that building luxury.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by nolafan

I'm interested to see how they are going to make that building luxury.

With the right amount of creativity you can make anything luxury and high design...
Just look at wtf/ four seasons or the dewberry in charleston south carolina

[ardecila]

The Standard in LA is my favorite example of turning a drab modernist office building into a luxe hotel... I dunno if the Fairmont will be that caliber, but we'll have to wait and see.

[C.]

I'm curious what the thoughts are about moving City Hall to the Municipal Auditorium at Armstrong Park?

[York1]

I wonder if the Virgin bankruptcy will have any effect on the hotel?

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by York1

I wonder if the Virgin bankruptcy will have any effect on the hotel?

That was just the airline, Virgin Atlantic. They're technically different businesses, so the hotels are likely insulated.

[tennis1400]

#citysquare progress in #nola #neworleans #pontchartrainmechanical
@ New Orleans, Louisiana

[tennis1400]

507 Frenchmen St, Phase 2, first floor·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:ARFWN1
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Dubberley Cynthia
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
8/3/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
EXTERIOR RENOVATION OF FACADE OF 2-STORY BUILDING AT 507 FRENCHMEN. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 1st FLOOR (1200 S.F.) FOR BAR (CONDITIONAL USE IN HMC-2).




333 Baronne St, Apartments flrs 2-4·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:YSFEM2
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Williams Keely
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
8/3/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Non-Structural renovation of the apartments at 329-333 Baronne on floors 2-4.

[sguil1]

https://www.nola.com/news/business/a...0c4e560ba.html

New Orleans developer Joe Jaeger is trying to sell the landmark Market Street Power Plant, marking a likely end to his long-delayed plans to develop the riverside property as momentum stalls on the much larger entertainment district development nearby.

The power plant, which sits on just under two acres along the Mississippi River, is being offered together with seven other adjacent plots of land Jaeger owns near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The asking price is $16.91 million, according to Michael Siegel, president of Corporate Realty, the brokerage engaged to sell the properties.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by sguil1

https://www.nola.com/news/business/a...0c4e560ba.html

New Orleans developer Joe Jaeger is trying to sell the landmark Market Street Power Plant, marking a likely end to his long-delayed plans to develop the riverside property as momentum stalls on the much larger entertainment district development nearby.

The power plant, which sits on just under two acres along the Mississippi River, is being offered together with seven other adjacent plots of land Jaeger owns near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The asking price is $16.91 million, according to Michael Siegel, president of Corporate Realty, the brokerage engaged to sell the properties.

The convention center would be silly not to buy this right now.

Also, Hes apparently selling quite a few things right now. Seems to have really overextended himself

[tennis1400]

This park should be finished by end of the year.. nice addition for the neighborhood

[tennis1400]

This is super impressive


This project combines alleyway stormwater storage with lagoon improvements in City Park to increase stormwater storage, improve water quality and enhance green space in City Park. Improved wetlands in City Park accept drainage from Lake Vista.

Project Goals

•Operable weirs allow lowering of water levels in lakes in advance of storm events

•Dredged lake beds provide up to 320M gallons of storage capacity diverted from the drainage system

•Modified lake edges stabilize banks and increase storage capacity

•Budget: $22.2M HMGP; Design start: QTR 4 2019

[tennis1400]

City of New Orleans Launches Outdoor Dining Program


https://www.bizneworleans.com/city-o...ining-program/






301 Canal St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:H2EP45
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
MCM Resourcing LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
8/13/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Building a hand bag shop for GUCCI. All interior. 1713 sq ft.





837 Camp St·Board of Building Standards and Appeals · Project #BBSA No. 20-41 · Ref Code:XQU4MY
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Board of Building Standards and Appeals
Applicant:
Kenny Lobell
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
7/31/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
The applicant is appealing the new construction that will in fill the surface lots between Ozanam Inn and Gambit Newspaper buildings. The proposed use will be mixed with vehicular parking on the first three floors. The fourth and fifth floors will be 12 luxury condominiums (6 units per floor) and a sixth floor restaurant setback from the building perimeter. NOTE: 841 Camp Street could not be used as per Ms. Eneidfa E. Allison on August 12, 2020. 841 Camap Street was changed to 837 Camp St.

[York1]

I like the idea of the grants to restaurants to develop outdoor eating places.

We just got back from Breckenridge, Colorado. While it's a much smaller city, their entire downtown had all cars blocked, and the restaurants all had tables, umbrellas, etc. all in the streets. It was great.

I don't know if it's feasible for New Orleans to completely block traffic, but I think there are certain streets that could be partially closed for an idea like this.

I hope it works out.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by York1

I like the idea of the grants to restaurants to develop outdoor eating places.

We just got back from Breckenridge, Colorado. While it's a much smaller city, their entire downtown had all cars blocked, and the restaurants all had tables, umbrellas, etc. all in the streets. It was great.

I don't know if it's feasible for New Orleans to completely block traffic, but I think there are certain streets that could be partially closed for an idea like this.

I hope it works out.

The future phases look great I think especially for the french quarter longterm... I just like the idea of beautifying the streetscape especially in the quarter and warehouse district and canal street

[tennis1400]

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129 Chartres St·Demolition · Permit #20-36980-DEMO · Ref Code:SA21PW
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Type:
Demolition
Applicant:
Lanco Construction Inc.
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
8/5/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Applying for a demo permit - interior demo only. Structural stabilization of exterior masonry walls per drawings.

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233 Decatur St·Interior Demolition · Ref Code:GTGRME
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Type:
Interior Demolition
Applicant:
Erika Gates
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
8/5/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Demo of interior of 3 story brick building. Including non structural walls, kitchen fixtures, flooring, bathroom fixtures and drop ceilings. In preparation for renovation plans.

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djsnola
810 Conti St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:AYDE11
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Miguel Rivera
Status:
VOIDED - Duplicate Permit
Date Filed:
8/12/2020
Closed:
Yes
Description:
Convert existing garage into bar as per plans. Must create fire access corridor from rear to Conti street. Use of the common patio for egress is not permitted. Trash may not be stored on the street




615 N Broad St·Renovation (Non-Structural)

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Type:Renovation (Non-Structural)Applicant:Sam Smith JrStatus:Application SubmittedDate Filed:8/11/2020Closed:NoDescription:

Convert vacant unit to a Jazz Club per club

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3923 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:5N7B6T
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Protocol Construction LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
8/12/2020
Closed:
No
Description:
Conversion of vacant commercial building to an emergency halfway house for women and children per plans.

[typo86]

The story of how the WWII museum's canopy project morphed into an 'extremely frustrating' venture
https://outline.com/Y9WmAC

When the National WWII Museum announced in March 2018 that crews would begin erecting the vast Canopy of Peace, it promised by year's end a towering structure that would become a defining feature of the New Orleans skyline.

For a while, however, it appeared that distinction would instead belong to the 450-ton construction crane that went up late that year, only to spend much of the next 17 months idle while the canopy it arrived to hoist triumphantly into the air sat on the ground, its construction beset by defects and delays.

[sguil1]

Originally Posted by typo86

The story of how the WWII museum's canopy project morphed into an 'extremely frustrating' venture
https://outline.com/Y9WmAC

When the National WWII Museum announced in March 2018 that crews would begin erecting the vast Canopy of Peace, it promised by year's end a towering structure that would become a defining feature of the New Orleans skyline.

For a while, however, it appeared that distinction would instead belong to the 450-ton construction crane that went up late that year, only to spend much of the next 17 months idle while the canopy it arrived to hoist triumphantly into the air sat on the ground, its construction beset by defects and delays.

Good article and some great images. Can't wait to see the lighting.

[tennis1400]

ANyone else find it shocking the amount of engineering errors arising in these types of projects? Is there something going on in the training of the architectural/engineering profession that is maybe creating an over reliance on software ?


Its not just a local thing, but between the Higgins Hotel and the Canopy, as well as the dave and busters garage and of course the main one being Hard Rock Hotel .. there seems to be more errors than ever.. whether national or local firm too

Just curious about the thoughts here!

[York1]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

ANyone else find it shocking the amount of engineering errors arising in these types of projects? Is there something going on in the training of the architectural/engineering profession that is maybe creating an over reliance on software ?


Its not just a local thing, but between the Higgins Hotel and the Canopy, as well as the dave and busters garage and of course the main one being Hard Rock Hotel .. there seems to be more errors than ever.. whether national or local firm too

Just curious about the thoughts here!

My daughter is an engineer in Dallas, and she is also surprised. Her firm has so many checks and double checks, she wonders how some firms operate.

For the canopy, it sounds like the engineering and design were OK, but the steel producer didn't have the checks and reviews they needed.

I would hate to be a structural engineer, and have a failure on my design that injures or kills someone. I'm not sure I could handle the guilt.