[Chris from N.O.]

The big, bad news:
http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2012/05/nolamediagroup.html#incart_river

Paper going down to three deliveries a week. I'm not happy about this.

[Blitzen]

The roberts on broad just needs to be redeveloped into a whole foods or trader joes so they can get their jollys off by saying they opened an "urban" market. Once again zulu trashed broad yesterday, so I am against everything Zulu, I really wish Broad street connections would open their "healthy" market with Libertys Kitchen, ANYTHING is better than that large parcel going to waste next to a damn dollar general.

I'm confused by this legal notice from last week: http://classifieds.nola.com/Merch?cur_cat=6869&orig_cat=6869&property=nola.com&orig_prop=nola.com&temp_type=detail&category=detail&tp=ME_nola&classification=Notices+and+Announcements&ads_per_page=50&_AC=189&ad_id=608103370

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS BROAD STREET REFRESH PROJECT OCD/DRU LONG TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA FLOODPLAINS and WETLANDS NOTICE EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW NOTICE The City of New Orleans, in accordance with the Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit - Long Term Community Development Program, intends to carry out actions which may affect or be affected by the 100 year flood plain and wetlands and seeks to involve the public in the decision making process. The City of New Orleans is proposing to engage in improvements to 300 Broad Street, a vacant and blighted building. The Broad Street ReFresh Project scope includes the rehabilitation into a commercial and retail building, which will incorporate sustainable design principles that will make the project LEED-certifiable, as well as mitigate storm water runoff. The ReFresh Project will create over 150 jobs in its first year, and adaptively reuse an existing, vacant grocery store building by converting it into an affordable, fresh foods grocery; commercial food service kitchens for healthy school food service providers café and retail space; service provider office space; and rooftop urban garden and community space. The tenants that have committed consist of Whole Foods, Revolution Foods, Liberty's Kitchen, and Tulane School of Medicine. This project has been designated as the Broad Street ReFresh Project and will be using funding under the Housing and Urban DevelopmentLouisiana Community Development Block Grant Program. The proposed redevelopment will be at the following location: 300 North Broad Street New Orleans, Louisiana 29.967216N/ -90.084639W Orleans Parish, Louisiana In accordance with Executive Order 11988, the City of New Orleans has determined that approximately 4 acres of the improvements to the site will be within the 100 year floodplain. In accordance with Executive Order 11990, the City of New Orleans has also determined that the project will not impact wetlands. The project file, along with maps and available details, is located at City of New Orleans Environmental Compliance Unit, 1340 Poydras Street, Ninth Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 and may be examined during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need to provide comments or make contact by phone, please call Shirley Smith at (504) 658-4357 or Tom Lasher at 658-4438. Comments will be received until the close of the business day on June 4, 2012. Accommodations will be made for handicapped and non-English speaking persons provided those persons request said accommodations 3 days prior to the requested date of examination.



Is the Zulu thing happening? Is the grocery thing happening? Are both?

[ardecila]

The tenants that have committed consist of Whole Foods, Revolution Foods, Liberty's Kitchen, and Tulane School of Medicine.

Did you catch this buried in the text? Finally some confirmation... I had heard rumors but didn't want to say anything.

:banana:

Supposedly Whole Foods is looking to get publicity by opening stores in impoverished areas and food deserts - first Detroit, now New Orleans (although our fair city is hardly a Detroit).

[n3rdw0p]

What's left for them to do after public comment? They got city council approval already.

[rcp11889]

Did you catch this buried in the text? Finally some confirmation... I had heard rumors but didn't want to say anything.

:banana:

Supposedly Whole Foods is looking to get publicity by opening stores in impoverished areas and food deserts - first Detroit, now New Orleans (although our fair city is hardly a Detroit).

That's fantastic..Here's to hoping everything works out. That would be a major boon to Mid-City.

Also, has anyone noticed that Broad is looking pretty alright these days?

[Foley Santamaria]

That's fantastic..Here's to hoping everything works out. That would be a major boon to Mid-City.

Also, has anyone noticed that Broad is looking pretty alright these days?
Agreed. If this happens, it will help Broad tremendously. I do think Broad can continue to improve still remain diverse and funky.

[ardecila]

^^ If dollar stores and gas stations are "diverse and funky", then I have no problem with the character of the street changing. It could also use a wider neutral ground... take out a lane on each side and put some playgrounds and sports fields in there. It's the perfect size for tennis courts.

I suppose they could also remove a lane and use the excess asphalt for a cycle track or bus lane (Broad used to have an express bus line pre-K)

[ardecila]

Speaking of bikeshare systems...

the RTA and RPC are/were already studying the concept, tentatively named "Roulez" (side note: this name is already better than most attempts in other cities). The twitter is inactive (https://twitter.com/#!/roulez), though.

Also: Howard Hughes' website (http://www.howardhughes.com/properties/hhc-operating-properties/riverwalk.html) has a neat image of a refreshed Riverwalk. The description says the mall is tourist-oriented (which is true) but contains nothing about re-targeting the mall towards locals. The fake retailers in the rendering are very generic... they do show a trend towards more fashion and less fais-do-do, but it might be nothing.
http://www.howardhughes.com/images/banners/riverwalk.jpg

[Uptowner]

Also: Howard Hughes' website (http://www.howardhughes.com/properties/hhc-operating-properties/riverwalk.html) has a neat image of a refreshed Riverwalk. The description says the mall is tourist-oriented (which is true) but contains nothing about re-targeting the mall towards locals. The fake retailers in the rendering are very generic... they do show a trend towards more fashion and less fais-do-do, but it might be nothing.

But where would that entrance be? Spanish Plaza?

[ardecila]

Yeah, the floor tiles give it away (I hope the beautiful stone surface is restored).

In the meantime, let's get the damn concession stands out of Spanish Plaza.

[MNT]

Did you catch this buried in the text? Finally some confirmation... I had heard rumors but didn't want to say anything.

Supposedly Whole Foods is looking to get publicity by opening stores in impoverished areas and food deserts - first Detroit, now New Orleans (although our fair city is hardly a Detroit).

Wow, this is really cool. I'd just posted a link a few pages back to the article about the store in Detroit because the initiative sounded like a perfect fit for New Orleans.

[IceCream]

Article on State construction budget..nothing too noteworthy but lots of pretty good stuff:

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/senate_committee_adds_more_pro.html#incart_river

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No noticable work on the street side but here's a shot from 5/28 of the parking lot area. I took it from the Joseph (whole foods) side

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7294737794_a6c7f73bea_b.jpg

[IceCream]

Here's a link to the renderings of the 6? streetscape projects recently announced:

http://uptownmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Streetscape-renderings.pdf

I'm all for enhancing the neutral ground and i'm glad they don't mention benches because i'm afraid it'll just make it more comfortable for vagrants to use and not for regular pedestrians....we'll see. Even if they don't put benches out there are a number of junk chairs that people have left out on the neutral ground and use to sit, drink, (drugs?), gamble, etc...the city really needs to put a stop to that and throw the chairs away on a regular basis.

My friends and I have jokingly gone on neutral ground before with foldup chairs and blankets and just sat there drinking for fun (totally legal), but we cleaned up at the end of the day...that's different. It's not a permanent camping spot on public property.

[IceCream]

I just got out of a meeting in the Energy Centre so here's a view from today of the Civic Theater:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7295612784_0e6ac51954_b.jpg

[tennis1400]

CityBusiness reports that Press It Bistro and Automat will open on Friday at 935 Gravier St., at the New Orleans Exchange Center.

The restaurant will serve salads, paninis, wraps, sandwiches and pizza as well as wine and other alcoholic beverages from a coin-operated wine and beer dispenser.

The concept, owned by New Orleans-based franchiser Doyle International, is geared toward airports and downtown office buildings. Doyle also owns The Wine Loft, Le Crepe Nanou and Huey’s 24/7 Diner brands


http://pressitbistrot.com/

[WesternSon]

Civic Theater: Does anyone know which side the main entrance will be? I know they applied for a sign on the O'keefe side, but I have never entered a theatre from the back...?

Louisiana and Magazine: Construction signs are up and a trash bin has arrived. Anyone know if they are still putting in a Jamba Juice? I was told that from an employee of the Poydras location.

Also, with the death of the tourism district bill (hooray) anyone care to take bets on if the Convention center money and associated projects actually happen, let alone in time for the 2013 Superbowl?

[ardecila]

Civic Theater: Does anyone know which side the main entrance will be? I know they applied for a sign on the O'keefe side, but I have never entered a theatre from the back...?

Louisiana and Magazine: Construction signs are up and a trash bin has arrived. Anyone know if they are still putting in a Jamba Juice? I was told that from an employee of the Poydras location.

Also, with the death of the tourism district bill (hooray) anyone care to take bets on if the Convention center money and associated projects actually happen, let alone in time for the 2013 Superbowl?

It could be kinda cool entering from the back... like a speakeasy or something. I'm guessing Gibbs will fix up one of the two alleys as an entranceway, with stone cobbles and lights and stuff, maybe some posters, kinda like this (http://blog.chicagoarchitecture.info/2011/11/08/chicagos-greenest-alley/).

Which corner at Louisiana and Magazine? In the strip mall with the Green Tea, or in one of the two older buildings on the downriver corners? I assume that gated parking lot is off limits (sadly). I'd love to see a Jamba Juice in an old Victorian building...

[WesternSon]

Which corner at Louisiana and Magazine? In the strip mall with the Green Tea, or in one of the two older buildings on the downriver corners? I assume that gated parking lot is off limits (sadly). I'd love to see a Jamba Juice in an old Victorian building...

The garden district/lake side corner- green building that used to be a tax service place, a car crashed into it early Mardi Gras morning...

[ardecila]

Cool, that's usually where I stand for St. Pat's. Crossing my fingers on this one...

[tennis1400]

I live at the Civic Lofts and the entrance to the theatre will be from Okeefe so as to not interfere with the residences. The alleyway closest to 930 wll be where concertgoers will queue to get in.


Permits:

601 POYDRAS ST
SUITE 2100
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Tenant build-out of offices as per plans
Job Value($):
$2,760,000.00

617 PIETY ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70117
(Seems like this is for Pizza Delicious)
Project Description:
RENOVATION OF A WAREHOUSE FOR A PIZZA RESTAURANT INCLUDING NEW STORFRONT,LIGHTING,ROOFTOP VENT AND NON-ILLUMINATED SIGN AS PER PLANS,HDLCP-12-0600 AND BZA DKT #:????.


2700 S BROAD ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70125
Exterior repairs and renovations as per plans. No use and Occupancy under this permit.
Job Value($):
$1,600,000.00

333 CANAL ST
SUITE 117
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE AS PER PLANS.
Job Value($):
$75,000.00

1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS LA 70112
RENOVATIONS TO THE 2ND FLOOR,NEW RESEARCH LAB,AS PER PLANS. ELECTRICAL,HVAC AND PLUMBING.
Job Value($):
$300,000.00

2700 S BROAD ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70125
Interior renovations of 42622 sq ft existing building and construct 1244 sq ft 3rd floor for retail and office use as per plans. No exterior work.
Job Value($):
$2,500,000.00

8300 EARHART BLVD
SUITE 100
NEW ORLEANS LA 70118
INTERIOR BUILD-OUT CONVERTING A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE INTO CLINIC AND PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE AS PER PLANS. ELECTRICAL,HVAC AND PLUMBING.
Job Value($):
$185,000.00

4901 GENERAL DE GAULLE DR
NEW ORLEANS LA 70131
Construct a 4738 sq ft 1-story bank with drive-through lanes as per plans and Ord# 22,242 mcs
Job Value($):
$1,000,000.00

[IceCream]

Who is 2100? Tidewater is 19, Lemle Kelleher is 2200 and they have 2 floors...so 2300 too? and Superior is 2400....Hmm

601 POYDRAS ST
SUITE 2100
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Tenant build-out of offices as per plans
Job Value($):
$2,760,000.00






Sweeeet this is the old Bohn Building ...exciting "comeback" on Broad though I know its gov't financing somehow or another i think


2700 S BROAD ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70125
Exterior repairs and renovations as per plans. No use and Occupancy under this permit.
Job Value($):
$1,600,000.00


2700 S BROAD ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70125
Interior renovations of 42622 sq ft existing building and construct 1244 sq ft 3rd floor for retail and office use as per plans. No exterior work.
Job Value($):
$2,500,000.00



Anyone know what bank this is?
4901 GENERAL DE GAULLE DR
NEW ORLEANS LA 70131
Construct a 4738 sq ft 1-story bank with drive-through lanes as per plans and Ord# 22,242 mcs
Job Value($):
$1,000,000.00

[IceCream]

http://media.nola.com/news_impact/photo/unity-rosa-keller-buildingjpg-4a98c72fb682b70d.jpg - Courtesy TP

I thought these were market rate apartments solely based on the cool design...I think this is overall a good idea to be able to concentrate the homeless so that they can receive help on a regular basis, at their residence, and hopefully reenter the workforce and eventually successfully live on their own. Best of luck to it.

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2012/05/unity_of_greater_new_orleans_o.html

......... the first tenant in a brand-new, 60-unit building at Tulane Avenue and Galvez Street, christened The Rosa F. Keller Building after the social activist. It's owned by UNITY of Greater New Orleans, which will provide on-site caseworkers to half of its tenants, including Suer.

The remaining tenants will be working-poor renters who earn less than half of the area's median income, about $21,700 for a one-person household.

The $17 million Keller building is a departure from UNITY's usual strategy. For several years, UNITY has provided social services to a few thousand disabled, formerly homeless people who live in private apartments rented with federal subsidies. But the Keller's bricks and mortar are owned by UNITY.

[Chris from N.O.]

Who is 2100? Tidewater is 19, Lemle Kelleher is 2200 and they have 2 floors...so 2300 too? and Superior is 2400....Hmm

I cut and pasted the address and the first thing that came up was the LK website along with a bunch of legal service websites. Maybe they're 21 and 22?

[tennis1400]

The Unity building is very well designed and I love the amount of street level retail they put there. Hopefully the hospitals follow suit with engaging the street with retail.



The bank permit is for First NBC.


Also I noticed Smashburger sign has gone up for building next to Reginellis and Bulldog on Magazine! Old Probst Interiors Building.

http://smashburger.com/

Permits:
3018 HOLIDAY DR
NEW ORLEANS LA 70131

Project Description:
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL STORE PER PLANS AND CPC APPROVAL - PETCO - FEES AND VALUATION UNDER 12COM-00531.

3022 HOLIDAY DR
NEW ORLEANS LA 70131
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL STORE PER PLANS AND CPC APPROVAL - BEALLS - FEES AND VALUATION UNDER 12COM-00531.

3030 HOLIDAY DR
NEW ORLEANS LA 70131
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL STORE PER PLANS. FES AND VALUATION UNDER 12COM-00531. - SHOE CARNIVAL - BLDG 4.

617 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Construct stair, demising wall, and install new storefront as per plans. Ground floor use only (additional plans required for upper floors). No access or use of upper floors under this permit. HDLCP-11-1583

615 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Construct stair, demising wall, and install new storefront as per plans. Ground floor use only (additional plans required for upper floors). No access or use of upper floors under this permit. HDLCP-11-1583

[IceCream]

[B]
Also I noticed Smashburger sign has gone up for building next to Reginellis and Bulldog on Magazine!

http://smashburger.com/

I didn't realize how incredibly FREAKING cheap smashburger is....amaaazing. A beer for $3 is a little much but a bucket (usually 5) for $9.99 isn't bad! And the food is all under $7!

That's the old Probst Interios building?

[IceCream]

[B]
Also I noticed Smashburger sign has gone up for building next to Reginellis and Bulldog on Magazine!

http://smashburger.com/

I didn't realize how incredibly FREAKING cheap smashburger is....amaaazing. A beer for $3 is a little much but a bucket (usually 5) for $9.99 isn't bad! And the food is all under $7!

That's the old Probst Interiors building?

[ardecila]

617 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Construct stair, demising wall, and install new storefront as per plans. Ground floor use only (additional plans required for upper floors). No access or use of upper floors under this permit. HDLCP-11-1583

615 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Construct stair, demising wall, and install new storefront as per plans. Ground floor use only (additional plans required for upper floors). No access or use of upper floors under this permit. HDLCP-11-1583

What a freaking waste.

[tennis1400]

What a freaking waste.

The unusual thing is that it says no use under this permit. Thats not usual. So maybe there are other plans for the upper floors.

[ardecila]

Maybe, but the first floor has to include some kind of access to the upper floors.

As I've noted before, fire codes make it very difficult to re-use the upper floors once they've been abandoned... you need two sets of stairs, and fire escapes don't count since the grandfathering ends once the spaces are abandoned.

I did notice an upper floor on Carondelet near Common that has been turned into a live-work type space, associated with Parse Gallery (https://sites.google.com/site/parsegallery/home) on the ground floor.

[tennis1400]

Maybe, but the first floor has to include some kind of access to the upper floors.

As I've noted before, fire codes make it very difficult to re-use the upper floors once they've been abandoned... you need two sets of stairs, and fire escapes don't count since the grandfathering ends once the spaces are abandoned.

I did notice an upper floor on Carondelet near Common that has been turned into a live-work type space, associated with Parse Gallery (https://sites.google.com/site/parsegallery/home) on the ground floor.

It does say construct stair! SO who knows but maybe that could work.

[Chris from N.O.]

A little off-topic, but you have to think Benson is pretty happy with his investment right now.

[v-chop]

June 12th, 8am-7pm
The Fresh Market Career Open House
Are you interested in a new and exciting career path?

Please join us for our Career Open House Event on Tuesday, June 12th from 8am-7pm at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside- 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans LA, 70130

Prior to the Open House, all attendees are required to apply online at the freshmarket.com/career. Search jobs using keyword #144 or go to The Fresh Market Careers http://tiny.cc/kk55o

http://www.thefreshmarket.com/stores/store_locationsDetail.aspx?StoreId=130

[tennis1400]

A little off-topic, but you have to think Benson is pretty happy with his investment right now.

Indeed. Im actually getting tickets again this year.

Also according to Louis Armstrong International Airport they now have electric charging stations in the long term parking garage.

http://ezparker.com/evcs/ev.html

http://ezparker.com/evcs/ev_parking-565-04.jpg

http://ezparker.com/evcs/evcs.jpg


New Bids:
Aquarium Caribbean Exhibit Improvements New Orleans, LA 6-21-2012
2:00 PM Stephanie Kerr
Construction of 2 aquarium tanks, life support systems and other improvements to install the tanks.

New Gym & Exterior Stabilization – McMain New Orleans, LA $6,000,000 6-14-2012
2:00 PM Scott Mousel
Stabilization of exterior including new roof, flashings, windows, louvers, repairs to exterior finishes. A new 2 story addition is to be constructed. 2 new parking lots with landscaping & fencing are to be built. Demo of the existing health clinic. New gym to be built on precast concrete piles, post tension foundation and elevated deck, CMU walls, interior finishes.


MSY New Orleans Saints New Orleans, LA 6-6-2012
2:00 PM Stephanie Guidry
New Saints retail space inside the New Orleans International Airport.

[broadmoor]

It's good to see McMain is finally starting renovations! It's a shame how dilapidated that building's become, especially for how unique it is.

[Blitzen]

Tonight was the meeting to hear questions about the Iberville Redevelopment. More specific plans will be released in a day or two on this website: http://cnineworleans.org

The only change I've noticed from this website Hano links you to (http://ibervilletreme.org/ittpmap/map.html) is that the RV parking lot (which I've always thought was a waste of prime land) will be developed into mixed income as well. I'm also glad to see some sort of rudimentary time-table being laid out as well, with things getting into motion fairly soon.

You have until June 15 to make your public comments about the development.

Mine will include:

1. Not having the old-style red brick building fronting Basin Street, as in the plan now. I think it's a bad first impression, as well as too far set back/bad urban planning. Basin Street is a major street. Development along it should be denser/walkable.

2. Question about whether there will be on-street parking for visitors. In the renderings there doesn't seem to be any, but those could just be over-simplistic renderings. Bottom line, I want the option to park there if I'm going to be in the FQ. Since the street grid is being restored, I feel better about leaving my car there.

3. My desire to see more historic Storyville architectural elements brought into the plan. Pictures of the multistory buildings exist, some of the new buildings should look like those.

4. Dissatisfaction about expanding the footprint of the mixed income housing into the Winn-Dixie and the RV Park blocks. It think it's waaaay too big of a mixed-housing area, and the middle will be cut off from the rest of the city. It needs to be dispersed around some more, but not right there.

Am I leaving anything out?

[jjslonaker]

Glad to see some height in the plans for the new buildings on Canal by the Texaco building

[tennis1400]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7314313724_1382cbf8eb_b.jpg


Thoughts on this building we are doing in Lakeview on the corner of Harrison and Catina?

[tennis1400]

Am I leaving anything out?

I like all these points. Whats the overall neighborhood name they are going for?

[clubtiger]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7314313724_1382cbf8eb_b.jpg


Thoughts on this building we are doing in Lakeview on the corner of Harrison and Catina?

Looks like a nice addition to that area. What is it going to be? Looks almost like a small coffee shop or deli?

[Blitzen]

Thoughts on this building we are doing in Lakeview on the corner of Harrison and Catina?

I like it. One tweek I would make to increase it's value is to put an exterior door on the second floor of the side building, so that people can use the roof of the 1 story part! (roof garden, outdoor seating, patio, etc.) It's free space, why not use it.

[tennis1400]

Looks like a nice addition to that area. What is it going to be? Looks almost like a small coffee shop or deli?

I cant say right now but neither of those. Im not sure what the back part is... but I think it will be two residential units.

[tennis1400]

I like it. One tweek I would make to increase it's value is to put an exterior door on the second floor of the side building, so that people can use the roof of the 1 story part! (roof garden, outdoor seating, patio, etc.) It's free space, why not use it.

Not a bad idea. Im not sure if the top is a flat roof but if it is I like where your going! Cheers.!

[ardecila]

Yeah, we don't have nearly enough rooftop bars in this city. Considering how nice the weather is, they could be outdoors year-round.

New building looks great... the scale is perfect for a pedestrian-oriented area, it seems really cozy and inviting. Reminds me of Monkey Hill.

Why do the oriels/bay windows have slanted awnings on top? It might look nicer to do a box-like awning with vertical sides. You could backlight this if you need to print signage on the awnings, instead of the spotlights.

[tennis1400]

Yeah, we don't have nearly enough rooftop bars in this city. Considering how nice the weather is, they could be outdoors year-round.

New building looks great... the scale is perfect for a pedestrian-oriented area, it seems really cozy and inviting. Reminds me of Monkey Hill.

Why do the oriels/bay windows have slanted awnings on top? It might look nicer to do a box-like awning with vertical sides. You could backlight this if you need to print signage on the awnings, instead of the spotlights.

All excellent points!

New Permits:

912 UNION ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70112
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING 2-STRY VACANT COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE. NO USE & OCCUPANCY. PLANS TO FOLLOW. (912-18)


1510 RELIGIOUS ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Change of use from single-family residence to Reception Hall as per plans.

2256 N CLAIBORNE AVE
NEW ORLEANS LA 70117
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE. NO USE & OCCUPANCY. PLANS TO FOLLOW.

1200 SENATE ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70122
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY HIGH SCHOOL(MCDONOGH #35) AS PER PLANS.
Job Value($):
$49,500,000.00

205 S BROAD ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70119
Repair damaged storefront facade: repair stucco/install brick veneer, replace canopy with new awning (no copy or advertising), remove existing sign and re-install (no changes to sign).

[n3rdw0p]

Do you have a login on bidclerk we can use? I signed up for a free account only to find out I have to pay to get addresses, then the next day I got a phone call from them asking if I was a contractor and wanted me to sign up for money :(

[Reverend_Cletus]

Do you have a login on bidclerk we can use? I signed up for a free account only to find out I have to pay to get addresses, then the next day I got a phone call from them asking if I was a contractor and wanted me to sign up for money :(

What specifically are you looking for? Give me the ID number and I can tell you the project.

[n3rdw0p]

It wasn't a particular project, it was just projects in general for quicker reporting here for the forum, I just love knowing what's coming down the pipeline in our city.

[tennis1400]

What specifically are you looking for? Give me the ID number and I can tell you the project.

It would be nice if you could give us information on bids that would be of interest to people here. I find my permits on the city website.

[n3rdw0p]

What address? I thought you were pasting from bidclerk. Did bidclerk update their site so you have to pay for access, I feel there was a site that listed addresses for new projects and permits pulled, maybe it was the city's site.

[Reverend_Cletus]

I have paid access to BidClerk. I get the list of new projects going out to bid every morning. The thing is, I haven't seen anything earth-shattering to report. :/

[NOLADevelopmentFan]

GNORealEstateNews.com (http://gnorealestatenews.com/) points out that Curbed (http://curbed.com), a national real estate and neighborhood news site recently featured the Blue Plate Lofts in their regular feature ‘Past Lives.’

The post, 'New Orleans Mayo Factory Transformed into Arts Incubator (http://curbed.com/archives/2012/06/01/new-orleans-mayo-factory-transformed-into-arts-incubator.php)' has some great photos and it's terrific to see this creative project getting some national exposure.

[sguil1]

3rd Crane now constructed at LSU Academic Medical Center.

http://skanska.workzonecam.com/

[vasu]

Anyone know what's taking over the Jean Therapy on the 1st floor of Canal Place? Jean Therapy's moved to the 2nd floor, and their space downstairs now says "Exciting New Store Coming Soon"

[tennis1400]

Anyone know what's taking over the Jean Therapy on the 1st floor of Canal Place? Jean Therapy's moved to the 2nd floor, and their space downstairs now says "Exciting New Store Coming Soon"

I do!




The Mcdonnel Group has started work on restoring the Circle Foods Store.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c101.0.403.403/p403x403/547268_454464044582379_752294481_n.jpg


BTW saw the Google Bike out mapping the other day.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/535233_10150806987376537_666314970_n.jpg

[Reverend_Cletus]

ID: 1864468
Project Name: Head Start Child Care / Wiggins
Project Address: Wiggins, MS Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/19/12
Project Type:
New Construction
Site Work Building Use:
Day Care Centers Estimated Value*:
$750,000 Sector:
Private Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
Site work and new construction for a day care center in Wiggins. Completed working plans call for th...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1973406
Project Name: MVN, Old River Control Structures Maintenance Dredging, Inflow Channels ED-12-046
Project Address: New Orleans, LA Est. Start Date: August 2012 Bid Date: 07/03/12
Project Type:
Site Work Building Use:
Other Value:
$30,000,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
The work consists of removal of material from the Old River Control Auxiliary and Low Sill Structure...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1991773
Project Name: L/M Equip to Intall TOT - Lot Play Structure at Terrytown Playground
Project Address: Gretna, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/26/12
Project Type:
Site Work Building Use:
Playgrounds / Parks / Athletic Fields Estimated Value*:
$500,000 Sector:
Public Status:
Sub-Bidding
Description:
Bid No. JPP50-103396 L/M & EQUIP TO INTALL TOT-LOT PLAY STRUCTURE AT TERRYTOWN PLAYGROUND BIDS WI...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1306863
Project Name: Painting, Staining, Drywall & WallPaper Hanging & Pressure Washing at Various Jefferson Parish Dept.
Project Address: Gretna, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/26/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Municipal
Other Estimated Value*:
Less than $50,000 Sector:
Public Status:
Sub-Bidding
Description:
Bid No. JPP50-103589 PAINTING, STAINING, DRYWALL & WALLPAPER HANGING & PRESSURE WASHING BIDS WILL...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1992194
Project Name: Renovation of a Single Story Building
Project Address: Kenner, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/25/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Residential Subdivision Estimated Value*:
$200,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
KENNER HOUSING AUTHORITY 1013 31ST STREET KENNER, LOUISIANA 70065 PHONE (504)467-9166 FAX (504)464-7...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1992180
Project Name: Site Demolition and Site Improvements in Preparation for the Installation of the Pre-manufactured MRI Cassette at Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital
Project Address: Raceland, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/21/12
Project Type:
Demolition
Site Work Building Use:
Medical Estimated Value*:
$100,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LAFOURCHE PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 OCHSNER ST. ANNE GENERAL...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1854434
Project Name: Renovation of the Capitol City Family Health Center
Project Address: Baton Rouge, LA Est. Start Date: August 2012 Bid Date: 06/14/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Medical Value:
$750,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
Sealed bids will be received by the Capitol City Family Health Center until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, Jun...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1992776
Project Name: Public Works Facility Project Number KIP06 & KIP07
Project Address: Biloxi, MS Est. Start Date: August 2012 Bid Date: 07/11/12
Project Type:
Demolition
New Construction
Site Work Building Use:
Office
Warehouse / Distribution Estimated Value*:
$6,500,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
Notice is hereby given that the City of Biloxi, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids at the Mayor's...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1992791
Project Name: Iberville Parish Library Renovations
Project Address: Plaquemine, LA Est. Start Date: August 2012 Bid Date: 06/21/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Library Estimated Value*:
$2,000,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids are requested by Iberville Parish Library from general contrac...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

[vasu]

I do!


Hehe, can you share?

[tennis1400]

Hehe, can you share?

Yes I can!

Its a Lulu Lemon.


333 CANAL ST
SUITE 100
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
TENANT BUILD-OUT FOR NEW LULULEMON RETAIL STORE AS PER PLANS. FINISHES,FIXTURES,HVAC,LIGHTING;PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING.
Job Value($):
$150,000.00

http://shop.lululemon.com/home.jsp

Permit:

614 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
GENERAL RENOVATION,REPAIR AND ADDITION OF PUBLIC AREAS PER PLANS
Job Value($):
$1,432,550.00

Interesting article on Batch a new bar in the French Quarter Hyatt:
http://media.nola.com/drink_impact/photo/11109249-large.jpg

http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2012/06/batch_at_hyatt_french_quarter.html

[Nolacat157]

Yes I can!

Its a Lulu Lemon.


333 CANAL ST
SUITE 100
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
TENANT BUILD-OUT FOR NEW LULULEMON RETAIL STORE AS PER PLANS. FINISHES,FIXTURES,HVAC,LIGHTING;PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING.
Job Value($):
$150,000.00

http://shop.lululemon.com/home.jsp

You made my day! I figured they would wait until South Market District to open a store downtown.

[tennis1400]

You made my day! I figured they would wait until South Market District to open a store downtown.

Yes. My sister is going to be stoked. Basically anyone that does pilates/yoga!

[ardecila]

Yea Lululemon will be a nice counterpart to the various yoga studios that have opened up around town. I'll take CrossFit any day, though... :cool:

Cletus, I can see why you haven't posted much Bidclerk stuff. :haha:

[Reverend_Cletus]

Yes, unfortunately that's the crap I have to look at in my email every morning. Nothing jaw dropping, that's for sure. I can do a simple copy and paste every day if that's what you guys would like.

If you see something that interests you, just let me know and I'll pull up all the info available.

[Foley Santamaria]

Great news about the Circle Food Store! That could help so much in the surrounding neighborhood.

[tennis1400]

Yes, unfortunately that's the crap I have to look at in my email every morning. Nothing jaw dropping, that's for sure. I can do a simple copy and paste every day if that's what you guys would like.

If you see something that interests you, just let me know and I'll pull up all the info available.

I always focus on things in New Orleans or large projects in the Jefferson, St Charles, St John , ST Tammany, Tangipahoa, St Bernard and Plaquemines. Posting things like that could be neat and nothing drainage related.

[SlidellWx]

Speaking of South Market...anyone heard rumblings of when they will begin to break ground on the project. On another note, the array of cranes in place for the hospital build is pretty impressive.

[rcp11889]

Speaking of South Market...anyone heard rumblings of when they will begin to break ground on the project. On another note, the array of cranes in place for the hospital build is pretty impressive.

I think someone recently asked on their facebook and they replied saying they would start construction in the end of 2012.

Anyone hear anything about 1031 Canal??

[IceCream]

http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/06/lasalle-school-redevelopment-proposed-jimmy-johns-on-maple-could-get-city-council-decisions-thursday/

I had no idea we could be getting a Jimmy John's on Maple!!!! THAT"S SWEET!!! Except 40 residents have signed a "no fast food on maple" petition...Well they have a PJs and a Starbucks which I consider in the same "high end fast food/service/coffee" as a Jimmy Johns so I hope we get a JJs.

Then LaSalle school could be approved...or residents could continue their NIMBY-ism...

And lastly I continue to rant and rave about the political chicanery of our two council members who have so graciously held up approvals by their planned boycott of council meetings...

[tennis1400]

http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/06/lasalle-school-redevelopment-proposed-jimmy-johns-on-maple-could-get-city-council-decisions-thursday/

I had no idea we could be getting a Jimmy John's on Maple!!!! THAT"S SWEET!!! Except 40 residents have signed a "no fast food on maple" petition...Well they have a PJs and a Starbucks which I consider in the same "high end fast food/service/coffee" as a Jimmy Johns so I hope we get a JJs.

Then LaSalle school could be approved...or residents could continue their NIMBY-ism...

And lastly I continue to rant and rave about the political chicanery of our two council members who have so graciously held up approvals by their planned boycott of council meetings...

I have no problem with a Jimmy Johns on Maple. If the residents dont want a Jimmy Johns than dont eat there and it will close. Otherwise it seems to me that its wanted! As a city gentrifies chains will start to try and work their way in. Personally I have loyalty to brands or local establishments that were here when it was tougher, but to each his own. As long as proper code and signage is followed I dont really have a problem. Plus , doesnt Drew Brees own the local franchise rights for Jimmy Johns?

[IceCream]

I have no problem with a Jimmy Johns on Maple. If the residents dont want a Jimmy Johns than dont eat there and it will close. Otherwise it seems to me that its wanted! As a city gentrifies chains will start to try and work their way in. Personally I have loyalty to brands or local establishments that were here when it was tougher, but to each his own. As long as proper code and signage is followed I dont really have a problem. Plus , doesnt Drew Brees own the local franchise rights for Jimmy Johns?

Yes he's at least a partial investor in the local rights. Also, Jimmy John's don't look like McDonald's...much classier. More along the lines of waht is already on Maple like Starbucks, Fresco, PJs, etc. It would fit right in

[Nolacat157]

While design work continues on a new championship golf course at City Park, a low bidder has been named for two 18-hold miniature golf courses on the city’s largest green space

The mini-golf courses, which will be across from Storyland and adjacent to the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, won’t be what many people think of as Goofy Golf.

“They’re going to be themed accordingly, not like going to Myrtle Beach where there’s volcanoes erupting with gray smoke,” Hopper said. “One will be the Taste of New Orleans and the other will be the Taste of Louisiana. There will be lush vegetation and plants to show you’re playing on a course that invokes Louisiana, such as alligators and Creole cottages. There won’t be any mini Eiffel towers.”

A separate contract for a clubhouse, which Hopper said essentially will be a concession stand with two party rooms where golfers pay, came in over budget in late April, and there is no date yet to rebid that project.

Hopper also said there will be about $2 million in improvements to the amusement park area that will go out to bid before the end of the year. That work will include closing in and air conditioning the open-air shelter at the site, improved concession areas and installing asphalt bases at all rides that have gravel foundations.

Work on the festival grounds is also progressing and on schedule to be completed by the end of October. While the 50-acre that was part of the former South Golf Course behind Christian Brothers School will be completed before this year’s Voodoo Music Experience, Hopper said the festival won’t move there until 2013 because the grass will be not be ready.

http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/thenewsroom/2012/06/06/city-park-moving-forward-on-miniature-golf-courses/

[Reverend_Cletus]

ID: 1972145
Project Name: Pace Shirley Landry Benson Center-PACE Adult Center Renovation
Project Address: New Orleans, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/12/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Religious / Funeral
Clubhouse / Community Centers Value:
$250,000 Sector:
Private Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
Renovation of a community center in New Orleans. Completed working plans call for the interior renov...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1993651
Project Name: New Fischer Maintenance Building
Project Address: New Orleans, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/22/12
Project Type:
New Construction
Site Work Building Use:
Other Value:
$280,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW ORLEANS INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR NEW FISCHER MAINTENANCE BUILDING 1915 L.B....(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1791643
Project Name: Full Maintenance Services New Orleans
Project Address: New Orleans, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/15/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Office Value:
$500,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
The General Services Administration, Public Building Service, is issuing this Sources Sought Synopsi...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1993659
Project Name: McMain Health Clinic Renovation at Eleanor McMain Secondary High School
Project Address: New Orleans, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/26/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Educational
Medical Value:
Not Available Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by th...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1993797
Project Name: Midway & Jefferson Highway Lift Station Forcemain Upgrades, JPP50-103665 - Jefferson Parish
Project Address: Jefferson, LA Est. Start Date: August 2012 Bid Date: 07/10/12
Project Type:
Renovation
Site Work Building Use:
Water / Sewer Estimated Value*:
$400,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
MIDWAY & JEFFERSON HIGHWAY LIFT STATION FORCEMAIN UPGRADES BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 2:00 P.M. O...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1994329
Project Name: 015-10-12-31-1 Chamale Drive Catch Basin
Project Address: Slidell, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/22/12
Project Type:
Site Work Building Use:
Water / Sewer Estimated Value*:
Less than $25,000 Sector:
Public Status:
Sub-Bidding
Description:
Chamale Drive Catch Basin 015-10-12-31-1 Bid Due Date - 06/22/2012 2:00 pm CDT All bids ope...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1994334
Project Name: 015-10-12-32-1 Meadows Blvd Panels
Project Address: Slidell, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/22/12
Project Type:
Site Work Building Use:
Roads / Highways Estimated Value*:
Less than $25,000 Sector:
Public Status:
Sub-Bidding
Description:
Meadows Blvd Panels 015-10-12-32-1 Bid Due Date - 06/22/2012 2:00 pm CDT Starting on the...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1993178
Project Name: 4 Unit Hangar Louisiana Regional Airport
Project Address: Gonzales, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/26/12
Project Type:
Site Work Building Use:
Transportation Terminals Estimated Value*:
$50,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
OWNER: Ascension- St. James Airport and Transportation Authority, 6255 Airport Industrial Blvd., Gon...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1950070
Project Name: Morgan City Ice House
Project Address: Morgan City, LA Est. Start Date: August 2012 Bid Date: 06/21/12
Project Type:
New Construction
Site Work Building Use:
Office
Other Value:
$998,000 Sector:
Public Status:
GC Bidding
Description:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MORGAN CITY ICE HOUSE FACILITY Front Street Morgan City, Louisi...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

ID: 1993244
Project Name: EBRP Library Automatic Door Installation for Baker, Carver and Delmont Branch City
Project Address: Baker, LA Est. Start Date: July 2012 Bid Date: 06/19/12
Project Type:
Renovation Building Use:
Library Value:
Less than $50,000 Sector:
Public Status:
Sub-Bidding
Description:
The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge will receive bids for the following project:...(see full description)

Project Contacts: Click here to view contact information for this project

[Blitzen]

Not only is Canal Street getting a new store, it's getting the flagship:

http://www.fox8live.com/story/18719395/international-retail :cheers:

[ardecila]

Not only that, but the building at 838 Canal is one of those mutilated ones with the rusty steel paneling covering up the facade. I'm sure the DDD will help New Era get a grant to restore the facade.

BTW: not THE flagship, A flagship. New Era only wants to operate a small number of stores where they can pitch their products to tourists and offer unique items and celebrity appearances, but they have no interest in opening up mall stores across America like Lids. They're calling these "flagship" stores, but numerous other touristy cities have them - we're not unique.

[tennis1400]

Seems like good news for Oretha Castle Haley that New Orleans Mission will be suspending services June 8th.


Permits:
2800 S CLAIBORNE AVE
NEW ORLEANS LA 70115
Construct 2244 sq ft Fast-food restaurant with Drive-thru window as per plans.
Job Value($):
$800,000.00
(thinking this is for Taco Bell)

6750 FRERET ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70118
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADES TO LOBBY,RESTROOMS,CONCOURSE AND FIXED SEATING OF EXISTING BASKETBALL ARENA AT TULANE UNIVERSITY PER PLANS
Job Value($):
$3,898,976.00

614 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
CONSTRUCT AN EXTERIOR AWNING ON THE J W MARRIOT HOTEL PER PLANS.
Job Value($):
$20,000.00

1243 ST CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP AND LANDING AS PER ADA STANDARDS. REPAIR AND RESTRIPE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES, AND PROVIDE ISLE/WALK FROM PUBLIC SIDEWALK TO RAMP AS PER SKETCH. (POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN)

111 UNIVERSITY PL
NEW ORLEANS LA
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT AS PER PLANS.

3402 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS LA 70119
DEMOLITION TO GRADE OF A GASOLINE STATION INSIDE OF THE NCDC DISTRICT AS PER OWNER'S REQUEST AND COMMITTEE APPROVAL. A SEPERATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FORM SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD FOR THE REMOVAL OF WATER METER AND TO CAP THE SEWER LINE. ANY FUTURE USE REQUIRES A SEPERATE PERMIT.


Sylvain Partners bringing a new place to Quarter:
http://nola.eater.com/archives/2012/06/06/sylvains-older-cooler-brother-coming-to-the-quarter.php

[tennis1400]

Not only that, but the building at 838 Canal is one of those mutilated ones with the rusty steel paneling covering up the facade. I'm sure the DDD will help New Era get a grant to restore the facade.

BTW: not THE flagship, A flagship. New Era only wants to operate a small number of stores where they can pitch their products to tourists and offer unique items and celebrity appearances, but they have no interest in opening up mall stores across America like Lids. They're calling these "flagship" stores, but numerous other touristy cities have them - we're not unique.

Its a great store nonetheless and they do a good job with the aesthetics. So this will certainly be an asset for the street. Im interested to see how things change once the Saenger is open and the Loyola Streetcar wraps up construction. Also, the Ritz Carlton needs to get on the ball and do something on the bottom floor of their hotel. The Saint did it right. Could you imagine how good it would be for the street if they put Jeremy Davenport in a lounge restaurant on the bottom floor. It would really help create more synergy down there combined with the new Hyatt retail we could actually start making progress.

Also another sign that New Orleans is certainly becoming a hipster haven(some may hate that lol) Goorin Brother is opening a second location on Magazine Street.

http://www.nola.com/fashion/index.ssf/2012/05/goorin_brothers_hats_to_open_m.html

[IceCream]

Also another sign that New Orleans is certainly becoming a hipster haven(some may hate that lol) Goorin Brother is opening a second location on Magazine Street.

http://www.nola.com/fashion/index.ssf/2012/05/goorin_brothers_hats_to_open_m.html

I unabashedly hate hipsters. There was a great article in CityBusiness about how NOLA hates hipsters. Loved it. Buuut business is business and another business is a good thing, so cheers

[IceCream]

"Likely" to be approved according to the TP. Cross your fingers the meeting begins in a few minutes...http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/former_nocca_building_resident.html#incart_river

[tennis1400]

I unabashedly hate hipsters. There was a great article in CityBusiness about how NOLA hates hipsters. Loved it. Buuut business is business and another business is a good thing, so cheers

Interesting thing about " hipsters" is I still dont really know what one is. hahahah

[IceCream]

****ing NIMBYs are killing me on this one:

http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/06/tulane-stadium-community-meeting-live-coverage/

The two things that stuck out to me:

1. The neighbors were "ruffled" when the architect said that Tulane has the right to build what they want to on their own property.....Is this not America anymore?

2. "Outstanding issues" like whether they can sell alcohol at the stadium... Is this not NOLA anymore?

Seriously people, seriously.

[tennis1400]

****ing NIMBYs are killing me on this one:

http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/06/tulane-stadium-community-meeting-live-coverage/

The two things that stuck out to me:

1. The neighbors were "ruffled" when the architect said that Tulane has the right to build what they want to on their own property.....Is this not America anymore?

2. "Outstanding issues" like whether they can sell alcohol at the stadium... Is this not NOLA anymore?

Seriously people, seriously.

These people kill me. They really do. Glad the school is suing the city.Ill bet somewhere Eddie Sapir is involved in this.


Permits:
1532 ROBERT E LEE BLVD
NEW ORLEANS LA 70122
SUPPLEMENT TO 09COM-00488 AND 10COM-00507 TO FINISH THE WORK STARTED.

Harrison Avenue Streetscape is back up for bid.

http://www.purchasing.cityofno.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?bidId=500C-01314&parentUrl=activeBids

Restaurant Gamechanger?
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/852678

[IceCream]

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd the NOCCA condo conversion is.....



APPROVED!!!!!!

[tennis1400]

Renderings Of Residential on Elysian Fields:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7163713049_836e3c60fa_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7349002692_e2df849855_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7163792795_31a417b83c_c.jpg

[IceCream]

The council APPROVED it!!!! Woooo hooo I can't wait to get a sandwich there!!!

Here's the design from the council agenda:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7163899765_2c0fe099b8_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7163899647_041c9e9f8c_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/7163899853_3249552dd8_b.jpg

[tennis1400]

Oh the horror that this little sandwich shop will do to Maple! lol Are those petitions that people signed made public? Id like to know if any of the folks that signed the anti jimmy johns pledge are friends of mine because I will make fun of them! lol

[IceCream]

Glad to see this stillg going... Lotz Culinary moved out by the Huey after Katrina flooded their Galvez St location so I'm glad they're coming back to city limits!!

Looks like they'll clean up the dumpy building. Also looks like they may even have some form of test kitchen type setup...hmm.. Speaking of which Rouses "The Cellar" at the Tchoup store finally opened. THey're teaching cookign classes from 6-8pm for free most nights (calendar in store) and I saw people with wine and stuff so theymust be selling it.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7349153946_23354fb972_b.jpg

First floor:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7349154040_9612cb26cb_b.jpg

Second floor:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7088/7349154128_5d111dfc46_b.jpg

[tennis1400]

I knew it was something to do with restaurants that was going in there.

[IceCream]

Oh the horror that this little sandwich shop will do to Maple! lol Are those petitions that people signed made public? Id like to know if any of the folks that signed the anti jimmy johns pledge are friends of mine because I will make fun of them! lol

OMG i wanted to punch them through my computer monitor as they described how Maple is "under siege" and yes, all the horrors this little shop would bring...

Anyway I would take screen shots of all the petition pages and post on here but it'd take a lot of room. Simply go to the city council website, pull up the agenda, scroll to item 18 on the regular agenda (something else is first) and click the hyperlink at the bottom of the little paragraph that says "ZD No. 46-12" Scroll all the way to the bottom and they attached all the signed petitions. Please make fun of anyone you know!

[rcp11889]

Renderings Of Residential on Elysian Fields:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7163713049_836e3c60fa_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7349002692_e2df849855_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7163792795_31a417b83c_c.jpg

Are these for the Sean Cummings project that was announced a couple months ago that was above the height limit or is this something new?

[tennis1400]

Are these for the Sean Cummings project that was announced a couple months ago that was above the height limit or is this something new?

Thats the one. he will get his variance Im sure!

[rcp11889]

Thats the one. he will get his variance Im sure!

Awesome! with the ARK building next door being converted into apartments as well that entire two block area will be completely transformed!

[NOLAmike]

Thats the one. he will get his variance Im sure!

This project is the perfect kind of project we need all over the city! At least to make Transit oriented developments anyway....by the way, I also met the owners of the domain companies a couple of weeks ago and they confirmed to me they plan on having shovels in the ground "4th quarter of 2012". Let's see if it actually happens on time...I just want to see a considerable amount of construction for the superbowl

[tennis1400]

Awesome! with the ARK building next door being converted into apartments as well that entire two block area will be completely transformed!

BTW here is a great article in the New York Times about the Rice Mill Lofts and New Orleans as a second home for New Yorkers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/07/greathomesanddestinations/in-new-orleans-a-building-where-the-graffiti-takes-center-stage.html

[broadmoor]

****ing NIMBYs are killing me on this one:

http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/06/tulane-stadium-community-meeting-live-coverage/

The two things that stuck out to me:

1. The neighbors were "ruffled" when the architect said that Tulane has the right to build what they want to on their own property.....Is this not America anymore?

2. "Outstanding issues" like whether they can sell alcohol at the stadium... Is this not NOLA anymore?

Seriously people, seriously.

Their arguments are sounding increasingly feeble. Here's a link to the presentation Tulane made about it:
http://tulaneathletics.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CommunityMttg060612.pdf
There are quite a few renderings in there, and the stadium really looks like it'll be a great piece of architecture. Tulane's bending over backward to make the stadium look nice from neighbors' perspectives, and everything they want to do is reasonable in my opinion.

[Foley Santamaria]

Elysian renderings look amazing! Let's build that ish ASAP.

[ardecila]

Gotta be Sean Cummings... he's the only one with the balls to propose something like that in the Marigny, lol.

Fortunately I know Gene Cizek and while he may be opposed to the height, he is certainly open to contemporary design. If they can't get downsizing, the community group will probably push for setbacks at the upper levels and get them.

With this moving forward, that area is showing serious potential... There's also the big city garage soon to go up across Elysian Fields. Here's hoping we get an equally ambitious modern design to make a gateway for the revival of Downtown neighborhoods.

[ardecila]

I mentioned setbacks... Right now, as much as I hate to say it, that first building overwhelms the side street (Chartres I think?). It feels oppressive.

I hope the architects can revise the design to give one or two more floors facing Elysian Fields and maybe one less floor facing Chartres. The building is just a giant cube right now. Our city deserves something a bit more sophisticated and sensitive.

The rear building is beautiful and nearly perfect, but it too seems a bit oppressive at the ground level. I hope there is some attempt to incorporate a retail space in this building as well as the larger building, so the sidewalks aren't lined with garage vents.

[tennis1400]

The Hdlc is getting away from set backs as policy

[ardecila]

It's not a black and white issue. Traditional buildings look weird if they're designed as a thin tower on a 2-story podium (like that newish building at Lafayette Square) so that's not good. But a carefully designed upper level setback can really help, especially in these modern projects that are trying to blend into a neighborhood of 1-2 stories.

A nicer design would be a 7-8 story "tombstone" shape along Elysian with a 4-story wing along Chartres.

I wonder if this design in the renderings comes in under the height limit? The ugly cube seems like it is a result of trying to squeeze a ton of space into a height limit. In some cases, relaxing the height limit allows for a better design that fits into the neighborhood better.

[tennis1400]

It's not a black and white issue. Traditional buildings look weird if they're designed as a thin tower on a 2-story podium (like that newish building at Lafayette Square) so that's not good. But a carefully designed upper level setback can really help, especially in these modern projects that are trying to blend into a neighborhood of 1-2 stories.

A nicer design would be a 7-8 story "tombstone" shape along Elysian with a 4-story wing along Chartres.

I wonder if this design in the renderings comes in under the height limit? The ugly cube seems like it is a result of trying to squeeze a ton of space into a height limit. In some cases, relaxing the height limit allows for a better design that fits into the neighborhood better.

Sorry I have no idea! But Im just happy to see the development taking place over there. Marigny Bywater is changing fast..

[Blitzen]

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[Alxx611]

This should be interesting to see in person....


Grand Palace Hotel implosion now scheduled for July 22

Bill Barrow, The Times-Picayune By Bill Barrow, The Times-Picayune


After several months of delays, state contractors are slated to implode the old Grand Palace Hotel at 1732 Canal Street on the morning of July 22. State officials in charge of the demolition, which is part of the construction process of a new state teaching hospital in Mid-City, have not announced a precise time for the event.
grand_palace_hotel_horizontal.jpgTed Jackson, The Times-PicayuneThe state is now planning to implode the old Grand Palace Hotel on July 22 as it makes way for the new University Medical Center.

Separately, the state construction executives in charge of the University Medical Center project confirmed that site preparation complications have pushed back the projected opening of the complex to April 2015. It had been February 2015.

The Louisiana Division of Administration, other state agencies and local authorities are engaged on several fronts as they prepare to take down the 17-story building that opened in the 1950s as a leading example of mid-century American architecture and urban planning. It has been closed since Hurricane Katrina, becoming an eyesore at the corner of Canal Street and South Claiborne Avenue.

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