NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread - Page 702

tennis1400 · #**14021** Posted **May 3, 2018, 1:36 PM**

tennis1400 · #**14022** Posted **May 3, 2018, 1:50 PM**

Installation of suspended steel is in progress at the Fillmore Theater.

The Fillmore New Orleans
The Fillmore New Orleans is a major renovation of a portion of the second floor of Harrah’s Casino into a live entertainment venue that will accommodate up to 2,900 people. Live Nation will operate the club which is approximately 50,000 square feet. A new entrance and elevator will be built along Canal Street providing access directly to the venue without going through the Casino. The ‎Fillmore New Orleans will be the latest addition to Live Nation’s “Fillmore” brand. A reference to the famed Fillmore East and Fillmore West venues that were operated by Bill Graham during the 1960s, the brand already includes several locations throughout the country.

tennis1400 · #**14023** Posted **May 3, 2018, 1:55 PM**

The Rendon Apartment project is a historic renovation to a 1900’s school building located on North Rendon Street in the New Orleans Garden District. The renovation will produced 26 apartment units ranging in size from 600 SF to 1,200 SF. The historic rehab includes exterior and interior masonry restoration, wood window restoration, wood flooring restoration, a swimming pool, and new sprinkler, mechanical, electrical, and special systems.

FenderOz · #**14024** Posted **May 3, 2018, 2:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

The whole thing is weird ... the conference started in Vegas and only grew
Because of Nola. So now its some weied candian conference that americans will ignore going forward . Attacking america is never a good business decision !

It's important to remember that Collision was started by Irish tech folks who moved their own Irish Web Summit conference to Lisbon for various reasons that didn't make much sense...

I think this move is more because they got romanced by Toronto's city delegation and the Canadian PM, and the conference founder seriously hates Trump. I think it's that simple, honestly. This will soon be known as a Canadian tech conference with international flavor.

On another point -- yes Toronto is a big city and the biggest economy in Canada by a million miles, but it is not some big tech center. When it comes to big money tech companies and top talent, no one even thinks of Toronto like they would a Austin or Boston (let alone SF, NY, Seattle, or LA). The big tech companies might have a few hundred people in Toronto mostly to handle sales/operations for the entire country. But the best TECH talent moves here.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/busi...s-for-silicon/

Collision wanted to burn a couple bridges on its way out when it really should have been more classy. Taking digs at American politics and New Orleans's size probably should have stayed in private, but they wanted to make Toronto look better for next year.

tennis1400 · #**14025** Posted **May 3, 2018, 2:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by FenderOz

It's important to remember that Collision was started by Irish tech folks who moved their own Irish Web Summit conference to Lisbon for various reasons that didn't make much sense...

I think this move is more because they got romanced by Toronto's city delegation and the Canadian PM, and the conference founder seriously hates Trump. I think it's that simple, honestly. This will soon be known as a Canadian tech conference with international flavor.

On another point -- yes Toronto is a big city and the biggest economy in Canada by a million miles, but it is not some big tech center. When it comes to big money tech companies and top talent, no one even thinks of Toronto like they would a Austin or Seattle (let alone SF, NY, Boston, or LA). The big tech companies might have a few hundred people in Toronto mostly to handle sales/operations for the entire country. But the best TECH talent moves here.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/busi...s-for-silicon/

So yeah, Collision wanted to burn a couple bridges on its way out when it really should have been more classy. Taking digs at American politics and New Orleans's size probably should have stayed in private, but they wanted to make Toronto look better for next year.

Seriously they can take their conference and shove it! NOLA should just start its own.. no American companies will go next year! Great opportunity if you ask me to create a new one! Austin and Nola have basically the same exact air connectivity and NOLA is in better driving distance to more people, so if they have can have SXSW and other big events our airport isnt the issue. Clearly he chose Canada for reasons not to do with tech, and thats their problem going forward, but that dig at airport connectivity just doesnt hold up!

tennis1400 · #**14026** Posted **May 3, 2018, 2:28 PM**

The Bayou Treme Center project will transform the former St. Rose de Lima Church and School on Bayou Road, a three-building complex in the 7th Ward, into a performing arts and education hub. The church will house a 13,400 square foot theater complex including a 125-seat main stage theater, a 65-seat Lagniappe stage, administrative offices, and rehearsal room. A second 10,500-square-foot, two-story school building on Columbus Street will be redeveloped as office space for small businesses and nonprofits. The third building will be restored into a Waldorf School.

tennis1400 · #**14027** Posted **May 3, 2018, 2:35 PM**

The Sazerac House, located at the corner of Canal Street and Magazine Street in downtown New Orleans, was originally constructed in the mid-1800s. The property is comprised of two adjoined buildings which have sat vacant for more than 30 years. Each building contains rich architectural details throughout including wood floors, high ceilings, over-sized windows, and ornate support columns. As many of the original design elements as possible will be kept as the buildings undergo the renovation.

Utilizing historic tax credits, the new space will house retail space, three floors of exhibit museum, a micro-distillery, rum experience, and bitters bottling area. The fourth floor will be an event venue and the fifth level will house the Sazerac corporate offices.

Visitors will be able to learn about the spirited history of the iconic Sazerac cocktail, the official cocktail of New Orleans, as well as many other original New Orleans brands, while exploring the unique role New Orleans has played in the bourbon and rum industries as well as American cocktail culture.

FenderOz · #**14028** Posted **May 3, 2018, 2:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

Seriously they can take their conference and shove it! NOLA should just start its own.. no American companies will go next year! Great opportunity if you ask me to create a new one! Austin and Nola have basically the same exact air connectivity and NOLA is in better driving distance to more people, so if they have can have SXSW and other big events our airport isnt the issue. Clearly he chose Canada for reasons not to do with tech, and thats their problem going forward, but that dig at airport connectivity just doesnt hold up!

Ask and you shall receive:
http://siliconbayounews.com/2018/05/...n-new-orleans/

I'm not sure if this will happen or not -- they really need to attract visitors from outside NOLA for it to work. If it does work out, it'll take some years but it can grow with proper backing.

tennis1400 · #**14029** Posted **May 3, 2018, 3:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by FenderOz

Ask and you shall receive:
http://siliconbayounews.com/2018/05/...n-new-orleans/

I'm not sure if this will happen or not -- they really need to attract visitors from outside NOLA for it to work. If it does work out, it'll take some years but it can grow with proper backing.

while i agree will take time... the opportunity to siphon the american companies from collision is there .. and without american companies.. no one will even know what collision is in five years

tennis1400 · #**14030** Posted **May 3, 2018, 3:02 PM**

http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...c36b67b91.html

tennis1400 · #**14031** Posted **May 3, 2018, 3:22 PM**

100 Iberville St, Rm 1404 & 1408·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code: FA6M3T
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Thomas Colosino
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
5/3/2018
Closed:
No
Description
THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF (2) GUESTROOMS AND (1) CORRIDOR BAY AT THE EXISTING WESTIN HOTEL. RENOVATION WILL BE CONFINED TO GUESTROOMS 1404 AND 1408 AND CORRIDOR LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. RENOVATION WORK CONSISTS OF FINISH UPGRADES AS WELL AS PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL.

The Westin sold last year so i suspect we will see a big renovation of the property... starting with rooms but I suspect the common areas and rooftop will see some big changes too.

jjslonaker · #**14032** Posted **May 3, 2018, 5:37 PM**

I've always wondered what the "attic" of Harrah's looked like. Now we know. lol At least it'll finally be used

tennis1400 · #**14033** Posted **May 3, 2018, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by jjslonaker

I've always wondered what the "attic" of Harrah's looked like. Now we know. lol At least it'll finally be used

and its only a third of the attic.. one other part is going to become a location of Omnia Nightclub...

jjslonaker · #**14034** Posted **May 3, 2018, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

and its only a third of the attic.. one other part is going to become a location of Omnia Nightclub...

I think that’ll be great. It’s really kind of surprising NOLA doesn’t have a premium nightclub like you’d find in Vegas or Miami, so I think that’ll do very well

Eightball · #**14035** Posted **May 3, 2018, 6:45 PM**

Damn that new construction near the interstate lookin' good. Can't wait til they start building on the other side as well...

SlidellWx · #**14036** Posted **May 3, 2018, 9:35 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenderOz

It's important to remember that Collision was started by Irish tech folks who moved their own Irish Web Summit conference to Lisbon for various reasons that didn't make much sense...

I think this move is more because they got romanced by Toronto's city delegation and the Canadian PM, and the conference founder seriously hates Trump. I think it's that simple, honestly. This will soon be known as a Canadian tech conference with international flavor.

On another point -- yes Toronto is a big city and the biggest economy in Canada by a million miles, but it is not some big tech center. When it comes to big money tech companies and top talent, no one even thinks of Toronto like they would a Austin or Boston (let alone SF, NY, Seattle, or LA). The big tech companies might have a few hundred people in Toronto mostly to handle sales/operations for the entire country. But the best TECH talent moves here.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/busi...s-for-silicon/

Collision wanted to burn a couple bridges on its way out when it really should have been more classy. Taking digs at American politics and New Orleans's size probably should have stayed in private, but they wanted to make Toronto look better for next year.

100% all of this. Toronto is more of a financial center than a tech center. Montreal is actually more of the tech city in Canada. Toronto is a great city, but this conference is going to suffer due to the remote location of the convention center compared to where all of the entertainment and restaurant options are located.

I also found it quite rude to open the conference this year with a Toronto love fest. I'm perfectly fine with them moving since that is their choice, but wait until the conference is over to announce the move. It was low class to do it the way they did.

I'm glad the locals here are taking the bull by the horns and starting up a new conference. It will absolutely take time to nurture and grow, but I'd rather have a home grown conference akin to SXSW. With Jazzfest, attendees can enjoy our music and culture on the bookends of the conference.

tennis1400 · #**14037** Posted **May 4, 2018, 12:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by SlidellWx

100% all of this. Toronto is more of a financial center than a tech center. Montreal is actually more of the tech city in Canada. Toronto is a great city, but this conference is going to suffer due to the remote location of the convention center compared to where all of the entertainment and restaurant options are located.

I also found it quite rude to open the conference this year with a Toronto love fest. I'm perfectly fine with them moving since that is their choice, but wait until the conference is over to announce the move. It was low class to do it the way they did.

I'm glad the locals here are taking the bull by the horns and starting up a new conference. It will absolutely take time to nurture and grow, but I'd rather have a home grown conference akin to SXSW. With Jazzfest, attendees can enjoy our music and culture on the bookends of the conference.

Ive talked with people who have gone to the conference this year that arent from NOLA ... he pissed off a lot of people... very unclassy.. but his moving it to Toronto really opens up the opportunity for our community to create a competitor. I rarely say this but good riddance!

ap111 · #**14038** Posted **May 4, 2018, 12:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by tennis1400

but his moving it to Toronto really opens up the opportunity for our community to create a competitor. I rarely say this but good riddance!

Someone already is https://revelry.co/innoconf-tech-conference/

(Edit: I missed the link to the news article, here's the source blog post.)

Reverend_Cletus · #**14039** Posted **May 4, 2018, 2:49 AM**

https://innoconf.com/

FenderOz · #**14040** Posted **May 4, 2018, 2:33 PM**

Not sure if anyone's seen this, but there'll be a new airline at MSY with seasonal non stops to Minneapolis starting in the fall.

Never heard of them, but guess they're a regional provider?

https://www.suncountry.com/About/News/2018-05-02.html