NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by socigradstudent

Are those buildings on Tulane Ave coming down to make way for that car wash? If so, that's gonna be a vast improvement.

I can't wait to see what Tulane U does with the streetscape/landscaping downtown. That whole part pf the CBD is gonna be transformative.

Yes they are coming down. this with the chik fil a will really make the entrance to the tulane corridor from i10 so much nicer

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Originally Posted by BlueDot

Exactly how much of footprint does Tulane have downtown? How many buildings do they own or leave?

they have around 17 buildings now. footprint is generally in the area bounded by Gravier , Loyola, canal and Claiborne with a couple more buildings on Poydras by the superdome

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

they have around 17 buildings now. footprint is generally in the area bounded by Gravier , Loyola, canal and Claiborne with a couple more buildings on Poydras by the superdome

Nice.. glad they are helping to revitalize downtown. Btw, anything new on Plaza Tower and the Lindy Boggs Medical Center? I personally hope either Domain Properties or Rome Office take on Plaza.

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$25 million funding secured for redeveloping Lincoln Beach: https://www.nola.com/news/politics/l...f2dca99c2.html

Sounds like this more than covers a basic plan to reopen, including stuff like connecting bathrooms to sewerage system and creating safe entry points. There's also a potential farmer's market mentioned. And the city is also hiring a master planner soon for the longer-term redevelopment plan.

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535 Tchoupitoulas St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:8SMX3U
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
John C Williams
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/6/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
HISTORIC FACADE RESTORATION OF EXISTING HOTEL LOCATED AT 535 TCHOUPITOULAS STREET. THE WORK WILL INCLUDE THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF FLASHING AND CAST STONE, REPAIR/REPLACMENT OF DAMAGED BRICK, AND REMOVAL OF CORROSIN AT EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL. THE WORK WILL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTERIOR FACADE WITH NO INTERIOR WORK INCLUDED IN SCOPE.




4525 Freret St Ste 107·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:68QDQ0
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Lily McNee
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/4/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Addition of an oyster bar into an existing restaurant.

4525 Freret St Ste 107·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:68QDQ0
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Lily McNee
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/4/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Addition of an oyster bar into an existing restaurant.



3420 Magazine St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:XT08LW
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Garret Willis
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/3/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Change of Use from an office to a tea shop. No construction on the structure. All devices are plug in and no open flame. Equipment specs have been uploaded to permit




400 Harrison Ave, Floor 1·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:JSLCA3
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Liggio Nita
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
3/28/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
THE PROJECT SCOPE CONSISTS OF A RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING MERCANTILE SPACE TO A NEW MERCANTILE SPACE (RESTAURANT OF LESS THAN 50 PEOPLE). THE NEW TENANT WILL BE A COFFEE SHOP, EVOLVE COFFEE AND MATCHA. THE COFFEE SHOP WILL BE LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM FLOOR FOR A TWO STORY BUILDING. EVOLVE COFFEE AND MATCHA WILL BE LOCATED AT 400 HARRISON AVE. NEW ORLEANS, LA. SCOPE OF THE ELECTRICAL WORK IS LIMITED TO THE ADDITION OF OUTLETS FOR NEW EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BREWERS, REFRIGERATORS AND A SMALL OVEN. EXISTING OUTLETS ARE TO BE USED WHEN POSSIBLE. EXISTING ELECTRICAL PANELS ARE TO REMAIN. ALL EXISTING LIGHTING IS TO REMAIN AS IS. THERE IS NO SCOPE OF MECHANICAL WORK. NEW WALLS WILL NOT GO TO CEILING ABOVE. ARCHITECTURAL WORK IS LIMITED TO THE ADDITION OF A NEW COFFEE BAR FOR PREP AND SERVICE. THE COFFEE BAR WILL BE LIMITED TO A HALF HEIGHT WALL, COUNTERTOP, AND OPEN SHELVING BELOW. ADA HANDOFF IS TO BE PROVIDED AT THE REQUIRED 34" HEIGHT. NEW PLUMBING WORK IS TO BE PROVIDED FOR NEW COFFEE SHOP EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HAND SINKS, MOP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ESPRESSO MACHINE, BREWERS, AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR. TOILET ROOMS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN.







801 Magazine St·Interior Demolition · Ref Code:K41SCE
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Type:
Interior Demolition
Applicant:
Jake Cowden-Garofalo
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
4/5/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior demolition of bathroom fixtures and tile. Removal of interior vendor spaces, see drawings. removal of oyster and retail counters. Material removed and left broom swept.




601 Tchoupitoulas St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:QBJ16A
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Zach Smith Consulting & Design
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/7/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
For ARC and DSP review: Enclose existing front patio as per plans.



785 O'keefe Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:RZ1ZRT
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Zach Smith Consulting & Design
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/7/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior tenant fit out of existing tenant spaces; work to include new partitions, new finishes, new fixturing, new lighting, as well as new electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Exterior work is limited to adding a louver for new mechanical exhaust; signage is shown for reference only and is a separate submittal.





NANO Completes Historic Renovation of High School Auditorium




NEW ORLEANS – Frederick A. Douglass High School, located at 3820 St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans, has completed a historic renovation of its main auditorium, which serves as a performance arena for students as well as a civic center for Bywater neighborhood residents. Local architecture and interiors firm NANO LLC is responsible for restoring the auditorium to its original Art Deco-inspired design and creating a more accessible facility with modern amenities. Damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the space remained unused for nearly 18 years until capital improvement and school facility preservation funds enabled the restoration project.


https://www.bizneworleans.com/nano-c...ol-auditorium/






945 Magazine St·Renovation (Structural) · Ref Code:17YMSB
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Pete Priola
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/11/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Renovation to La Pavilion to modify the existing curtainwall entry and add an entry plaza with canopy.





2130 Magazine St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:2YU8HN
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Nola Cane Juice Bar
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/10/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Building Permit - Change of Use - No Work being done














26-17394 Alcohol: Class A - Restaurant Beer and Liquor LASER TAG & GAMES LLC GAME ON SOCIAL HUB
2421 VETERANS BLVD
KENNER LA 70062 Temporary Apr 13, 2023 May 17, 2023








Local Real Estate Company Buys American Can Apartments



Key said it will begin an extensive renovation this year.


https://www.bizneworleans.com/local-...an-apartments/



Host Moves Headquarters from Norfolk, Va. to Avondale



https://www.bizneworleans.com/host-m...a-to-avondale/

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DOTD announces the start of a $44.8 million bridge rehabilitation project on the LA 47 Intracoastal Gulf Outlet Bridge in New Orleans
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:19:38 PM
New Orleans - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that on Monday, April 10, 2023, construction began on the $44.8 million bridge rehabilitation project of the Intracoastal Waterway Gulf Outlet Bridge, also known as the Green Bridge.

The project includes restoring the bridge's concrete and structural steel components, sandblasting, and painting the structural steel. As a tribute to the bridge's storied history, green paint will again adorn the structure as it did on its opening in 1967.

DOTD secured funding for the project as part of President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan.

The public should be prepared for delays, as this project will have various lane closures throughout the entirety of the work.
· Throughout the project at least one lane will be maintained in each direction with the exception of an anticipated six full weekend closures.
· The first full weekend closure is anticipated to take place in the fall of 2023.
· Single lane closures will be utilized for the much of the project that will vary between northbound and southbound directions.
· Permanent lane closures for the project will being on Monday, April 10, 2023.
· Residents can stay aware of all lane closures by visiting www.511la.org or by signing up for alerts from the MyDOTD service at www.dotd.la.gov.

Emergency vehicles will have access to this area.

The project is estimated for completion in Spring 2025.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds motorists to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

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Aquarium Reopens June 8th

























Habana Outpost (finally opened )

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Love to see Habana Outpost finally opened up..

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What started as FunkyUncle webcast may grow into a $160 million Louisiana music museum

https://www.nola.com/louisiana_inspi...10010837a.html

Louisiana, as every music fan knows, is at the heart of American music. So how come it doesn't have a museum to reflect that?

Enter the Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience museum. The brainchild of a group of heavy-hitting industry professionals, the facility is planned to be a $160 million, 120,000-square-foot interactive museum, completely dedicated to all aspects of Louisiana music.

Aiming to celebrate and interpret the state's musical legacy by way of exhibitions, public programs and performances, educational workshops, tours and seminars, this project could fill the museum void in grand style.

"It'll be a worldwide institution on par with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame (and Museum)," developer and board Chair Chris Beary said.

It may sound ambitious, but the project is a lot more than a pipe dream. It's received backing from politicians on the state and city level, economic leaders, philanthropists, industry professionals and musicians. Its curator, Bob Santelli, is a former executive director of the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles and one of the original curators of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Studies have shown that it's economically viable.

Though the notion of a museum showcasing Louisiana's musical heritage has been floated occasionally throughout the years, the beginnings of the Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience are relatively recent. Beary said the idea came while working with Cristian Duque on FunkyUncle.Live, a weekly webcast that helped New Orleans musicians stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

[Chris from N.O.]

The museum is either a great idea or an absolutely terrible one. I don't know which. It just seems like a pretty narrow focus but maybe I'm underestimating how other people see our music.

[SlidellWx]

Louisiana music is revered around the world, so I think it will do well. I would expect the museum to highlight the many forms of music that originated in Louisiana including Zydeco, Jazz, Bounce, New Orleans style Brass Band, etc. It's location by the convention center and the planned River District is also a huge boon to the project.

[sguil1]

Originally Posted by SlidellWx

Louisiana music is revered around the world, so I think it will do well. I would expect the museum to highlight the many forms of music that originated in Louisiana including Zydeco, Jazz, Bounce, New Orleans style Brass Band, etc. It's location by the convention center and the planned River District is also a huge boon to the project.

Agree seems like the location makes perfect sense and would hopefully contribute to success.

[kingque]

Originally Posted by Chris from N.O.

The museum is either a great idea or an absolutely terrible one. I don't know which. It just seems like a pretty narrow focus but maybe I'm underestimating how other people see our music.

Yeah you're definitely underestimating it lol. Especially if it's on the level of a Rock and Roll HOF.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by SlidellWx

Louisiana music is revered around the world, so I think it will do well. I would expect the museum to highlight the many forms of music that originated in Louisiana including Zydeco, Jazz, Bounce, New Orleans style Brass Band, etc. It's location by the convention center and the planned River District is also a huge boon to the project.

As the article suggests, it's also a super easy line to draw from all of those styles to pretty much all modern-day popular Western music (except maybe country). So, there could easily be a rotation of special exhibits too surrounding current music superstars and their musical and personal connections to Louisiana. If it's done well, this should be able to easily draw in tons of tourists, including repeats.

[Chris from N.O.]

I mean maybe it'll work. We certainly have a lot more visitors than Cleveland and I don't hear the rock and roll museum being in any trouble.

[BlueDot]

I’m confused when they said there was a void of museums. Doesn’t the city have the NOMA and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art?

[Chris from N.O.]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

I’m confused when they said there was a void of museums. Doesn’t the city have the NOMA and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art?

We also have the world war II museum which is a much bigger deal than those other two but I think they meant music museums.

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Tiki Tock Now Open at the Frenchmen Hotel




https://www.bizneworleans.com/tiki-t...enchmen-hotel/



Audubon Aquarium, Insectarium Opening Date Announced




https://www.bizneworleans.com/audubo...ate-announced/





Arhaus to open at Lakeside Shopping Center




https://www.bizneworleans.com/arhaus...opping-center/





St. Tammany Corporation Announces Plans for Gulf South Commerce Park



https://www.bizneworleans.com/st-tam...commerce-park/



Seems that Hotel Project on this street moving forward?

427 S Rampart St·Board of Building Standards and Appeals · Project #BBSA 23-24 · Ref Code:1V4F7S
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Type:
Board of Building Standards and Appeals
Applicant:
Rampart Partners LLC, West Studio
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
3/30/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Appeal of the base flood elevation requirements.

theres not a building here anymore








5129 Canal Blvd·Renovation (Structural) · Ref Code:VETXPW
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Loretta Harmon
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/12/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Buildout of a new kitchen to existing one story bar. No increase in dining area,







301 Magazine St, 107·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:QS62BR
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Charles Ikan Construction
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/18/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Nail salon. Paint, floors, install light fixtures, install plumbing fixtures





Project Number 46325
Project
748 Camp St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Part 1:
Received:
Status:
04/18/2023

Part 2:
Received:
Fee Received:
Status:

Part 3:
Received:
Fee Received:
Status:







Pavement/Overlay:

I-12 widening between LA 1077 and LA 21 and overpass replacement over LA 21 in St. Tammany Parish: $56,161,722.84
Harvey Canal Tunnel rehabilitation on U.S. 90Z in Jefferson Parish: $53,718,699.10
Grading, milling, patching, and overlay on I-10 between Paris Rd. and Lake Pontchartrain in Orleans Parish: $16,326,016.64
Grading, milling, overlay, and drainage on LA 62 between LA 10 and LA 436 in Washington Parish: $3,395,739.25

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FOUR SEASONS 30TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE


https://woodwarddesignbuild.com/our-...ate-residence/




Smalls Sliders Restaurant Opening Soon in Marrero





https://www.bizneworleans.com/smalls...on-in-marrero/




Poydras Home Unveils $23M Expansion and New Model of Care



https://www.bizneworleans.com/poydra...model-of-care/

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929 Howard Ave·Conditional Use · Project #23-0528 · Ref Code:L18C4S
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Type:
Conditional Use
Applicant:
New Orleans Property Partners LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/26/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Applicant is requesting a CU to sell packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption













3604 Tulane Ave·Demolition · Ref Code:RHPZFU
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Type:
Demolition
Applicant:
Isaac Pinhas
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/27/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
demolition for the building at 3604-06 Tulane Ave






601 Canal St·HDLC COA · Ref Code:MBCPCC
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
J Guzman Construction
Status:
Information Needed
Date Filed:
4/26/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Replacing facia and soffit fout and side the building. Replace shingles damaged or missed, change broken glass, fix stucco walls



555 Canal St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref CodeVRXL8
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Robin Basone
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/27/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
renovation of two (2) guest rooms to create model rooms





301 Canal St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:QPCBGB
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Anastasio Architects
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/25/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
SFA-Fendi





700 Canal St·Occupational Business License · Ref Code:Z36RD1
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Type:
Occupational Business License
Applicant:
French Truck Coffee
Status:
Application Filed
Date Filed:
4/24/2023
Closed:
No
700 Canal St







1728 Saint Charles Ave·Renovation (Structural) · Ref Code:ZW6P2C
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Seamus McGuire
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/25/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Interior Renovation of Historic BLDG old praline shop into brewery with bar component.







800 Tchoupitoulas St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:NHS18V
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
John Dauer
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/26/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Non-structural interior alterations to Emeril's Restaurant at 800 Tchoupitoulas St.




621 S Tonti St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:ELY4K2
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Zach Smith Consulting & Design
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
4/28/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
NO WORK TO BE PERFORMED: Change of use to convert existing single family house into a mixed-use structure with apartment on the 2nd floor and separate office space on the ground floor.