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Mayor Landrieu Announces Fresh Food Retailer Initiative Loan Award to Jack and Jakes in Central City Neighborhood
JUNE 04, 2014
NEW ORLEANS, LA-- Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, in partnership with The Food Trust and Hope Enterprise Corporation (HOPE), announced a funding award to Jack and Jake’s, Inc. as part of the New Orleans Fresh Food Retailer Initiative (FFRI). The $1 million loan, up to half of which may be forgiven, will allow the grocer to open and operate a 23,000 square foot grocery store in the former Myrtle Banks Elementary School on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, creating 33 new full-time jobs and 35 part-time jobs in the Central City community. The proceeds of the loan will be used to complete leasehold improvements, purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment and provide working capital.
“New Orleans is a city of neighborhoods, driven strongly by those that live and work in those communities. The Fresh Food Retailer Initiative allows us to increase access to fresh food options for our citizens in neighborhoods that need it most,” said Mayor Landrieu. “Jack and Jake's is giving citizens the convenience of shopping in their own neighborhood and creating new permanent jobs.”
"This is a great day in Central City,” said Councilmember LaToya Cantrell. "Jack and Jake’s will not only bring fresh produce to our residents who often don't have access to fresh food, but it will also bring much-needed jobs. This award shows the great potential of strategic public/private partnerships.
http://www.nola.gov/mayor/press-rele...-announcement/
http://www.jackandjakes.com/
Notice of Construction: Please note that Perdido St between LaSalle St and Loyola Ave is under construction. Accessing the area near City Hall may take more time than usual.
700 S Rampart St·New Construction ·Ref Code: GSQZ3G
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New Construction
Applicant:
Hussein Alayyan
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
The Beacon is a 7 story, 171,892sf mixed use building located in the South Market District of the Central Business District (CBD-5). There is approx. 19,000sf of retail at the ground floor and 126 apartment units distributed over the upper 6 floors.
City Council has given their unanimous around-the-world-and-back-snap to Krystal Burger, the tiny-burger-emporium planning to open this fall on S. Claiborne between Earhart and Napoleon. The $1.1 million renovation will take over a vacant, former KFC location, and reportedly "create more than 45 part-time jobs and six permanent jobs" with plans for more local Krystal Burgers on the way. [UptownMessenger]
R Bar Team Takes Over Legendary Bywater Dive Bud Rips
R Bar owners Bailey Smith and Greg Dulli have taken over legendary Bywater dive Bud Rips, the Times-Pic reports this week, with hopes of attracting an array of new denizens from YURPs to service industry. The duo plan to upgrade the beer selection, and add in a weekly crawfish boil and shot-and-a-haircut night a la R Bar, but no major renovations to the building are planned— however, the bar apparently houses an unused oyster bar and a barber shop in the back. Also on tap: the type of killer jukebox you'd expect from the lead guitarist of The Morning 40 Federation and the frontman of the Afghan Whigs.
Mission Chinese Vet To Bring Red's Chinese To St. Claude
A Mission Chinese Food alum plans to open a new restaurant Red's Chinese at 3048 St. Claude Avenue in July, Todd Price reports. The building is next door to the Spellcaster, and at one point housed the Green Burrito.
Sarah Baird on the food menu at Bywater newcomer Bar Redux, now open in the former Joint space (801 Poland Ave): "The menu is small but growing, with a number of quirky twists on comfort food staples from chef Kevin Querant including a ribeye cheesesteak and a Cuban sandwich anchored by garlic infused roasted pork. The Jamaican jerk cheesesteak nachos (off-menu for now, but always available) have become a popular dish for late night bar patrons," and there's vegetarian options too. [Gambit]
Waffle, Croque Hub Café 821 Opens Monday in The CBD
Café 821, opening Monday (June 2) at 821 Baronne Street in the CBD, will be serving the standard coffee shop/cafe fare along with waffles, Croque-Monsieur, and Croque-Madame right down the block from the downtown Rouses Supermarket.
Holy Mole! Del Fuego Taqueria Likely Opening Next Week
Del Fuego Taqueria owner/chef David Wright tells Eater the highly-anticipated restaurant should have their liquor license on Monday, and will then be ready for a soft opening next week on Wednesday and Thursday followed by an official opening on Friday or Saturday.
Below is a summary of key legislative victories that were part of the City’s agenda.
POLICE AND FIRE MILLAGE (HB 111, Rep. Leger)
Public safety is the Administration’s top priority, and the measure will help put more police officers on the street. Passage of this bill allows the people of this state to vote on a constitutional amendment that will give the New Orleans City Council the authority to put before the voters of this city an additional ad valorem tax for fire protection and police protection, each not to exceed an additional five mills. This November, this constitutional amendment would need to pass statewide and in Orleans Parish in order to move forward.
STREAMLINING COURTS (SB 445, Sen. Crowe)
Mayor Landrieu worked in partnership with Orleans Delegation on the streamlining of the City’s court systems. Senate Bill 445 provides for the elimination of two judges from the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court through retirement, resignation or attrition. By right sizing the court, the City General Fund can save $1.12 million per year and $2.15 million will be saved in additional capital costs. The goal of streamlining is to save taxpayer money that can be reinvested in juvenile services.
CASINO SUPPORT SERVICES (ACT 167, Rep. Leger)
The City was able to establish a stable and sustainable method to receive its legally obligated reimbursement from the State for the direct and indirect expenses it incurs to support Harrah’s Casino, including fire, police, EMS, and sanitation. This legislation has been signed into law by the Governor and provides a long term, sustainable means for the State to honor its obligation so the City no longer has to haggle each year for this reimbursement in the State budget. Under the bill, the City recommends dedicating this $3.6 million appropriation to public safety.
REORGANIZING NOPD RESOURCES (HB 940, Rep. Neil Abramson)
Currently, NOPD Quality of Life officers issue summonses for sanitation and public nuisance violations. This bill changes State law to allow the City Council to adopt an ordinance listing what offenses are subject to administrative fines paid to the City and would give Code Enforcement and/or Downtown Development District Sanitation Rangers the authority to issue the citations. This allows NOPD officers to focus on more serious issues.
FIREFIGHTER PENSION REFORM (HB 94, Rep. Leger)
In 2013, the State Legislature passed modest reforms to the Firefighter Pension Board. While the reforms are a step in the right direction, there was more work to be done. This year, the City and the Firefighter Pension Board worked in partnership with New Orleans Firefighters Pension Fund to pass this bill, which raises the minimum retirement age from 50 to 52 for new hires (hired after January 1, 2015).
STRENGTHENING BLIGHT POLICY (HB 339, Rep. Leger)
Earlier this year, Mayor Landrieu proposed and the City Council approved revisions to the City Code to strengthen the City’s enforcement capabilities on nuisance, overgrown lots and to accelerate the abatement process. Building on these revisions, this bill aligns State and City law in order to continue the momentum of Mayor Landrieu’s on-going and aggressive commitment to reducing blight throughout the city.
CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS
This year, the City had several successful capital outlay priorities including funding for a new state-of-the-art fire station that combines Engines 33 and 40 in Algiers; funding for major upgrades to the current New Orleans Police Department Fourth District Police Station in Algiers,; funding for the addition of a pool complex to the gymnasium and sports fields at the Rosenwald Center in Central City; funding for the restoration of Richard Lee Playground in the Lower Ninth Ward and $3.5 million for Louis Armstrong International Airport's new interchange feasibility and planning.
New Orleans Airport Authority, Feasibility Study, Interchange Modification Report and Environmental Assessment
Priority 2 $ 1,500,000
Priority 5 $ 2,000,000
Total $ 3,500,000
New Station for Consolidated Engine 33/40 – Algiers
Priority 2 $ 375,000
Priority 5 $ 1,625,000
Total $ 2,000,000
New Fourth District Police Station
Priority 1 $ 300,000
Historic Algiers Courthouse Renovation
Priority 1 $ 125,000
Milne Boys Home Natatorium - Gentilly Development District
Priority 1 $ 365,000
Rosenwald Pool and Pool House
Priority 1 $ 390,000
Priority 2 $ 200,000
Priority 5 $ 1,400,000
Total $ $ 1,990,000
Mezze, a new Mediterranean restaurant is taking over the former Vida's Bistro/Courtyard Grill space at 4430 Magazine St. this June, Todd A. Price reports. New owner Mustafa Yucesoy will do small plates (aka mezze) and entrees hailing From Turkey, Greece, Lebanon and Syria, including vegetarian options, paninis, and 30+ wines. [NOLA.com]
Mr Eds is opening a restaurant in this building on Baronne Street in the CBD
Vanilla Sky Café Plans Call For French Quarter Pier, Air Balloon
There's never a shortage of potential projects to rile up the citizens of this fair city, so why not add another one to the mix? Presenting Olexandr Konotopov's riverfront proposal for Vanilla Sky Café— a pier that would be built between the Steam Boat Natchez dock and the Governor Nicholls wharf with, but of course, an anchored helium air balloon that would take passengers 500-feet up in the sky.
http://nola.curbed.com/archives/2014...ir-balloon.php
Southern University at New Orleans has been running the show out of 45 FEMA trailers after its Gentilly campus was wrecked following Hurricane Katrina. Today, the very last trailers were towed off campus and in proper New Orleans fashion, it was followed by a second line. [NOLA.com]
photo: SUNO via fb
Action Report: Marie Laveau tomb restoration plan
NEW ORLEANS -- Tourists are endlessly fascinated by New Orleans cemeteries, especially the tomb where voodoo priestess Marie Laveau is supposedly buried.
"It's the first time we've been to New Orleans, so this culture is new to us, and we've learned a lot already. And it's pretty interesting," said Jeff Robins of Chicago
http://www.wwltv.com/news/northshore...261161501.html
Expedia plans hub in N.O.
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...lans-hub-in-no
1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: QM88RK
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Felicity Redevelopment
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
6/4/2014 4:37:30 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Asbestos removal and repair/ replacement of wood siding underneath. Installation of new split duct A/C units.
3041 N Rampart St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: VQ33PV
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
BEIER CONSTRUCTION LLC
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
6/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Cosmetic repairs to a vacant commercial building,no use and occupancy,plans to follow. New roof,exterior siding,interior walls,paint,install electrical panel,flooring,windows;doors and driveway as per HDLC ?????.
3649 Laurel St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: L1FTWG
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Blaise Dufrene
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
6/3/2014 10:48:13 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Agnes L. Bauduit School Refurbishment for the Orleans Recovery School District
345 Baronne St [P & G Restaurant]·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #14-17326-RNVN ·Ref Code: NBWF80
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Petros & Gus, Inc Bilalis, Petros
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
6/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Paint the front of building and replace existing awning with new awning.
4526 Magazine St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #14-16734-RNVN ·Ref Code: LPQKRF
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
David Webber
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
5/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Non-structural repairs to existing vacant, mixed-use structure (1-commercial, 1-residential). Repairs include skylights, interior roof insulation, HVAC, kitchen cabinets and sink, Track lighting. No use & occupancy. Plans to follow in commercial unit #4526. Tenant will apply for tenant build-out. (4524-26)
1440 N Rocheblave St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: 73QTLR
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Jonathan Tate
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovations and additions to three structures to form artist residence housing as an accessory use to Artist Community.
3239 Gentilly Blvd·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: G7X0WE
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Dixon Jelich
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
This project consists of the renovation of an existing commercial building located at 3239 Gentilly Boulevard, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Improvement include modifications to exterior walls, new storefront system, new roof, new interior toilet rooms, and new finishes.
1121 Carondelet St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: NMG3RV
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Jack P Terrebonne
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
5/29/2014 3:37:27 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert from vacant to retail as per plans.
3021 St Claude Ave·Change of Use ·Ref Code: SPF2NC
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
J Lloyd Miller
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
6/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert convenience store to a bar/grill per plans and CPC conditional use approval.
2540 Industry St·Change of Use ·Ref Code: JQ631S
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Ian A Dreyer
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
6/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert vacant commercial building to a furniture company with storage on the 1st floor and offices on the 2nd floor (Bart's Office Furniture) per plans.
7220 Earhart Blvd·Change of Use ·Ref Code: X817ER
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Brady Garrity
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
6/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert vacant commercial building to a bakery (Gracious) per plans. No work to 2nd floor except an electrical panel is to be replaced.
7220 Earhart Blvd·Change of Use ·Ref Code: X817ER
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Brady Garrity
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
6/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert vacant commercial building to a bakery (Gracious) per plans. No work to 2nd floor except an electrical panel is to be replaced.
202 W Harrison Ave·Change of Use ·Ref Code: EYG7D5
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Lisa Grillot
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
5/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert office to a dance studio per sketch and Fire Marshall approval.
1821 Rousseau St Suite 9·Change of Use ·Ref Code: A554UN
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
K. Gerard Johnson
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
5/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert existing space into a specialty food store (Edible Arrangements) as per plans.
322 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy·Change of Use ·Ref Code: BN7XC2
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Therese Z Barrett
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
5/19/2014 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert half of existing double (320-22) to retail clothing store (Unit #322) as per plans. (1-commercial, 1-residential)
2706 St Claude Ave·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: 3YH8UM
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Alexander Adamick
Status:
Draft Application
Date Filed:
6/2/2014 10:54:13 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of existing furniture store and residence into small theater as per plans: new ada accessible toilet rooms and water fountain. All exterior walls, doors, windows, and roof will be inspected by the contractor and repaired as necessary. Existing mechanical to remain. Minimal electrical, plumbing, framing, finish work throughout theater. No change to second floor.
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