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1301 Annunciation St·New Construction · Ref Code: 1NEQZD
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Edwards Communities Construction Company, LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/23/2018
Closed:
No
Description
Construct 4-story 277 space precast concrete parking garage for multi-family project per plans.

[tennis1400]

State Palace items were on the ARC review today.. curious to hear how this goes!

[NO-ATL]

Originally Posted by FenderOz

Its easy for me to say of course, but I'd rather the State Palace sit idle and neglected another 5 years until demand/interest grows enough to justify the costs of renovation rather than permanently lose it.

Once that dime a dozen hotel's built there's no getting the theater back.

I hear ya, but that's likely a tough pill to swallow for the businesses around there. Probably the worst corner on Canal St. There was a shooting inside of the "China Wall" not too long ago, plus multiple broad daylight shootings on that block. One of my coworkers almost got hit. The blight really brings down the whole area. I want to see a renovation too, but seems like that really has to be balanced with restoring a corner that's been so run-down for so long, no?

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by NO-ATL

I hear ya, but that's likely a tough pill to swallow for the businesses around there. Probably the worst corner on Canal St. There was a shooting inside of the "China Wall" not too long ago, plus multiple broad daylight shootings on that block. One of my coworkers almost got hit. The blight really brings down the whole area. I want to see a renovation too, but seems like that really has to be balanced with restoring a corner that's been so run-down for so long, no?

i think in a perfect world we could have it all but thats not reality sometimes its give and take i guess... i thnik we all agree this block and the one south are holding back the area... we are seeing some movement on the block south of here so its time to see whats best.. ultimately though there isnt anything to be done to save the theatre if the owner doesnt want it theres really nothing anyone can do .. tough situation

[FenderOz]

Originally Posted by NO-ATL

I hear ya, but that's likely a tough pill to swallow for the businesses around there. Probably the worst corner on Canal St. There was a shooting inside of the "China Wall" not too long ago, plus multiple broad daylight shootings on that block. One of my coworkers almost got hit. The blight really brings down the whole area. I want to see a renovation too, but seems like that really has to be balanced with restoring a corner that's been so run-down for so long, no?

While I totally understand there's little we can do here, and that it'd be nice to fix up that part of Canal, I think the real cause of violence in the area is the lack of a centralized and well-patrolled transit hub. Right now you have a bunch of people waiting for buses around that area and violence is a result of two people beefing who run into each other around the bus stops.

Better patrols and a centralized/organized transit hub are an actual fix to the issue rather than opening another hotel -- although this city cares more about protecting tourists than citizens, so maybe putting tourists in harms way will result in proper public service.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by FenderOz

While I totally understand there's little we can do here, and that it'd be nice to fix up that part of Canal, I think the real cause of violence in the area is the lack of a centralized and well-patrolled transit hub. Right now you have a bunch of people waiting for buses around that area and violence is a result of two people beefing who run into each other around the bus stops.

Better patrols and a centralized/organized transit hub are an actual fix to the issue rather than opening another hotel -- although this city cares more about protecting tourists than citizens, so maybe putting tourists in harms way will result in proper public service.

well i definitely think a centralized transit hub is a must and will solve lots of issues, we still need to fix abandoned properties too. its a huge theatre and its value is limited in the current market, so i just dont know what else can be done... i only remember going to a rave there once but otherwise couldnt really tell what it was like.

[prokowave]

In other news:
Algiers Riverfront project approved for scaled down plans:
http://canalstreetbeat.com/riverfron...87-apartments/
Looks like they are keeping the size of the buildings, just fewer of them. At 8 floors, still decent density for that area.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by prokowave

In other news:
Algiers Riverfront project approved for scaled down plans:
http://canalstreetbeat.com/riverfron...87-apartments/
Looks like they are keeping the size of the buildings, just fewer of them. At 8 floors, still decent density for that area.

im glad to see this approved because they can come back with another phase and accomplish the same thing; however, the stupidity of people who want affordable housing on one hand and then complain about density on the other really piss me off. More supply equals cheaper prices... simple economics! theres a reason why San Francisco is so damn expensive and its because its nearly impossible to build new supply. If we want to avoid that destiny here.. especially a place with limited land.. density is a must!

[tennis1400]

These photos are courtesy of a poster on MSY airliners.net forum:


Confirmed that the opening date will be Feb. 20, 2019 for the new terminal on local spotter page. Delta SkyClub and United Club will be on Concourse C side of the airport. Concouse A will be closed in completely next month. Jetbridges delivered in next couple of months. Concessions/Retail buildout will begin in July starting in C and working over to A. Also, currently conducting a land use survey to determine what the future holds for southside of the airport property including terminal demolition.

[mwm991]

Smoothie King moving its HQ to Dallas. Although it claims it will keep a presence in Metairie and also continue with its naming rights deal at the Smoothie King Center.

[tennis1400]

533 Third St·HDLC COA · Ref Code: UZSM5M
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Charles Neyrey
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
4/23/2018
Closed:
No
Description
Demolition of 4 existing structures on 5 adjacent lots on 1 block in the Irish channel. On of the buildings sits on two of the lots (533 3rd street and 521 3rd street). The addresses and building descriptions are as follows: 1) 533 3rd Street - 9,500 SF metal warehouse structure. Another portion of this building sits on 521 3rd Street; 2) 521 3rd Street - 2,600 SF metal warehouse. Another portion of this building sits on 533 3rd Street; 3) 520 2nd Street - 6,750 SF metal warehouse structure; 4) 2509 Rousseau Street - 1,680 SF metal warehouse structure; 5) 2511 Rousseau St - 700 brick ranch style commercial structur

[tennis1400]

925 Decatur St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code: EHYQDP
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Kevin Atkinson
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/23/2018
Closed:
No
Description
Renovate 1st and 2nd floor of existing 3-story building as a standard restaurant as per plans. No occupancy on the third floor.












Digital data services company iMerit to open New Orleans office, eventually hire 100 people

http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...ticle-nav-next


Looks like that DXC move is helping attract some similar stuff already

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by mwm991

Smoothie King moving its HQ to Dallas. Although it claims it will keep a presence in Metairie and also continue with its naming rights deal at the Smoothie King Center.

I hate to see them go but they only employs 80 people out in Metairie .. so if they keep 20 percent of those its about 60 jobs leaving. Given that the new CEO was focused on taking the brand to ASIA and we dont have direct access there Im not sure what other things we could do to keep them here. although im glad to see they will maintain some corporate operations here and naming of the arena at least!



New 196-room Eliza Jane hotel opens in New Orleans' Central Business District


A new 196-room Hyatt-brand boutique hotel opened Monday in New Orleans’ Central Business District.

The Eliza Jane is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, which launched in 2016 and includes new and existing high-end properties.

The hotel is built within nine distinct-looking historic warehouses that are united inside. The hotel features 50 suites, a fitness center, garden courtyard and Couvant, a signature French brasserie that is scheduled to open this summer. It also has a 2,000-square-foot open-air courtyard.



http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...iderail-latest

[The Best Forumer]

good updates... thanks.

[tennis1400]

1300 Magazine St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code: GZ3GM6
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
D Glasgow Architecture
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/25/2018
Closed:
No
Description
Interior renovations and build out of an existing historic building into a business use (auction house with no storage on site) on the ground floor and two apartments on the existing second and third floor. See drawings for the balance of the work. No work will occur on the exterior of the building except alteration to the off-street rear door and alterations to the front door to bring it into ADAAG compliance. The building will be sprinklered.





Ochsner, Acadia Healthcare open doors to 82-bed behavioral health facility



http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...ticle-nav-next



'This is a big one': Formosa picks St. James Parish for $9.4 billion chemical complex

Formosa Petrochemical Corp. has selected St. James Parish for a $9.4 billion chemical manufacturing complex employing 1,200 plant workers.

A subsidiary of the Taiwanese company could begin construction as soon as next year in an anticipated 10-year building and development process in two phases. Construction is expected to peak at 8,050 jobs over a four-year period, according to Louisiana Economic Development officials.



http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...50073db9d.html

[tennis1400]

Proposed 'co-living' complex gets tax break, agrees to keep rents steady for 15 years



http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...a122ed062.html



First Louisiana marijuana pharmacy license approved for N.O. drug store in surprise vote



The state's first license for a medical marijuana pharmacy was awarded Tuesday in the greater New Orleans region to the longstanding owner of H&W Drug Store to dispense the drug at a proposed Gentilly location.

http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...dbf68e0cc.html

[tennis1400]

http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...75221f8a9.html

[The Best Forumer]

what the heck is co-living?

[jjslonaker]

[QUOTE=tennis1400;8167522]Proposed 'co-living' complex gets tax break, agrees to keep rents steady for 15 years



http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...a122ed062.html

I did not realize it would be $1300 per resident for a bedroom that's in a shared.. That's kind of insane
At least they're not allowing short term rentals for the next 15 years

[tennis1400]

[QUOTE=jjslonaker;8167575]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

Proposed 'co-living' complex gets tax break, agrees to keep rents steady for 15 years



http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlea...a122ed062.html

I did not realize it would be $1300 per resident for a bedroom that's in a shared.. That's kind of insane

well remember they provide literally everything for you but clothes... all utilities , furniture, etc.. still its an interesting concept that i think will def be geared more towards out of towners