NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[tennis1400]

Ok maybe someone can help me here. Everytime I drive to new airport terminal I still cant figure out how they are bringing traffic to the airport before the flyover ramp is built. Its such a weird area and Im unsure how traffic is supposed to flow through there. its also quite ugly going through the area as is so Im curious how its going to work for opening and then tie into the flyover ramps.

[prokowave]

I agree they shouldn't have started the new terminal until the funding was in place to build the interchange, especially knowing the state is broke. If it's any consolation, the majority of the parking and the rental car facility will still be accessed via the current access road, lightening the traffic on Loyola. Of course that means that you'll need a shuttle to get from there to terminal.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by prokowave

I agree they shouldn't have started the new terminal until the funding was in place to build the interchange, especially knowing the state is broke. If it's any consolation, the majority of the parking and the rental car facility will still be accessed via the current access road, lightening the traffic on Loyola. Of course that means that you'll need a shuttle to get from there to terminal.

but surely they will do something with the street that are there I mean its not possible to work with whats there now.

[SlidellWx]

First...thanks for the clarification on the Annunciation project. I forgot about those earlier renderings of the building. Looking forward to seeing this finally get built.

Second...a new airport access road will be constructed from the terminal to the Loyola and Veterans intersection. This road will be 2 lanes in each direction, and there will be sound walls built on both sides which will prohibit neighborhood traffic from accessing the new road. All of the shuttle traffic heading to the rental car center and parking will take an improved and widened Bainbridge to Vets and then on over to old access road.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by prokowave

I agree they shouldn't have started the new terminal until the funding was in place to build the interchange, especially knowing the state is broke. If it's any consolation, the majority of the parking and the rental car facility will still be accessed via the current access road, lightening the traffic on Loyola. Of course that means that you'll need a shuttle to get from there to terminal.

I thought the state got some sort of grant recently to fund the interchange?

[CheeburgerCheeburger]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Yeah I'm fine with budget hotels in the Warehouse District, I just don't want one right at Lee Circle. Not many cities have a roundabout like that, it's really the focal point of the whole neighborhood (along with Lafayette Square).

Once Holiday Inn Express goes in, there will be no street-level activity anywhere on the circle except for Circle Bar and the god-awful Exxon. The GNO Foundation is nice architecturally, but has no retail either and the ground floor is elevated.

GNOF's building will have a small (1,400sf) retail space - they're targeting a coffeeshop or cafe. Not huge, but it's something.

[Uptowner]

Originally Posted by broadmoor

I thought the state got some sort of grant recently to fund the interchange?

Yeah, they're fast tracking the project to where there should at least be a ramp heading in from the westbound direction by 2018. The traffic analysis and design stages are underway concurrently.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Uptowner

Yeah, they're fast tracking the project to where there should at least be a ramp heading in from the westbound direction by 2018. The traffic analysis and design stages are underway concurrently.

Yeah we know what will be built its just that wont be ready for the airport opening. will look great though.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by SlidellWx

First...thanks for the clarification on the Annunciation project. I forgot about those earlier renderings of the building. Looking forward to seeing this finally get built.

Second...a new airport access road will be constructed from the terminal to the Loyola and Veterans intersection. This road will be 2 lanes in each direction, and there will be sound walls built on both sides which will prohibit neighborhood traffic from accessing the new road. All of the shuttle traffic heading to the rental car center and parking will take an improved and widened Bainbridge to Vets and then on over to old access road.

Ok that makes some sense because I was like I dont understand how this will work. Whos paying for this road?

[typo86]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Ok that makes some sense because I was like I dont understand how this will work. Whos paying for this road?

Kenner moves forward on $7.5 million airport terminal road
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.s...ing_on_ai.html

$10M pledged for new I-10 ramp near airport in Kenner
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.s...i-10_ramp.html


http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...713c361a4.html

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by typo86

Kenner moves forward on $7.5 million airport terminal road
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.s...ing_on_ai.html

$10M pledged for new I-10 ramp near airport in Kenner
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.s...i-10_ramp.html


http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...713c361a4.html

Awesome.. thanks for the information.

[LAandMagazine]

What is the last anyone has heard about removing the Claiborne overpass? It seems as if the idea has slowly died? Nothing would do more to salvage the center of the city than removing that highway.

[Blitzen]

Originally Posted by LAandMagazine

What is the last anyone has heard about removing the Claiborne overpass? It seems as if the idea has slowly died? Nothing would do more to salvage the center of the city than removing that highway.

I believe the demolition idea quietly died when the Port complained that all their Eastbound trucks would be either stuck in traffic or have an extra 10 miles added each way by taking I-610. There's no cheap or easy solution to that problem.

[prokowave]

I get the intentions, but I believe removing that elevated section of I-10 would be unspeakably bad for the city. Any aesthetic benefit would be negated as Claiborne would need to be expanded by 2-4 lanes and the traffic would be terrible. 610 would probably also need to be expanded so then those neighborhoods would have to deal with that. There's really no alternative route for that traffic, especially truck/port traffic. All of that which is currently out of the way and out of sight on 10 would be shifted to neighborhood streets.

Investing in blight eradication and landscaping/green space would do much more to improve the neighborhoods adjacent to I-10.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by prokowave

I get the intentions, but I believe removing that elevated section of I-10 would be unspeakably bad for the city. Any aesthetic benefit would be negated as Claiborne would need to be expanded by 2-4 lanes and the traffic would be terrible. 610 would probably also need to be expanded so then those neighborhoods would have to deal with that. There's really no alternative route for that traffic, especially truck/port traffic. All of that which is currently out of the way and out of sight on 10 would be shifted to neighborhood streets.

Investing in blight eradication and landscaping/green space would do much more to improve the neighborhoods adjacent to I-10.

The most likely thing to happen is the removal of some exit and entrance ramps. Otherwise I think its workable whats currently there.

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934 Montegut St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: 7348ZX
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The house caught fire June 1st and 60% of the structure still stands and we would like to build it back how it was with few changes. It was a 9 plex before the Katrina and we would like to go back with 4 units.


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729 Canal St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: CZYJAC
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600 Decatur St, Store 1065·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: VJAWMS
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Mayor Landrieu, City Officials to Remind Residents of Updates to New FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps that Go into Effect this Week

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
NEW ORLEANS –TOMORROW, September 27, 2016, Mayor Mitch Landrieu will join City Officials to remind residents of the updates to the new FEMA flood insurance rates that go into effect for New Orleans this Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.

The new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available online external link where residents can view information about their property by navigating to their state, parish and local address.

Due to significant improvements in drainage and flood protection, more than 53 percent of all properties in New Orleans were removed from Special Flood Hazard Areas (“A” zones”) and as a result, will benefit from more affordable flood insurance. Under the new FIRMS, many homeowners will be eligible for a significantly lower flood insurance rate.

Media Availability

WHO: Mayor Mitch Landrieu

City Officials

Michael Hecht, President & CEO, GNO Inc.

WHAT: Remind residents of updates to new FEMA flood insurance rate maps

WHEN: TOMORROW, September 27, 2016

10 a.m.

WHERE: New Orleans City Hall
Mayor’s Press Room
1300 Perdido St.
New Orleans, LA 70112

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