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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 3:55 PM
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Developer purchases former Warwick Hotel in CBD

Anybody have a subscription that can give more info on who bought it?

https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...-hotel-in-cbd/
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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 3:56 PM
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Developer purchases former Warwick Hotel in CBD

A local developer has acquired a former hotel in the Central Business District with plans to put the property back into commerce.

https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...-hotel-in-cbd/



I believe this is on the edge of duncan plaza facing city hall
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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 3:57 PM
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Legislation allows Convention Center to own proposed headquarters hotel

A proposed 1,200-room hotel adjacent to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has taken an additional step towards development.

https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...uarters-hotel/

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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 4:14 PM
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The strip mall on Tulane Ave across from Crescent Club has a new tenant going in where the old Frozen Yogurt place used to be. Does anyone know who it is?
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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 4:21 PM
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Anybody have a subscription that can give more info on who bought it?

https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...-hotel-in-cbd/

Developer purchases former Warwick Hotel in CBD
By: Andrew Valenti, Reporter June 6, 2019

A local developer has acquired a former hotel in the Central Business District with plans to put the property back into commerce.

The New Orleans Redevelopment Fund closed on a deal to purchase the former Warwick Hotel at 1315 Gravier St. via its recently formed NORF 3 Opportunity Zone Fund. The structure sits across the street from Duncan Plaza and near the former Charity Hospital, which is in negotiations to be redeveloped.

The purchase price of the former hotel was not disclosed. The sale occurred on June 4.

The 12-story building has been shuttered since Hurricane Katrina and consists of 130,000 square feet of developable space. A spokeswoman for Hernandez Consulting & Construction, the general contractor on the project, said they are looking at turning it into another hotel or housing development and are receiving “considerable interest” from numerous groups.

She said developers are considering a roughly 140-unit redevelopment, depending on the operator. The total construction cost has not been determined, but work could begin by the end of 2019.

“We are excited to lead this transformative project that will breathe new life into the Charity District,” NORF’s development director Cullan Maumus said in a news release. “It will be a catalyst for the redevelopment of Duncan Plaza, the surrounding neighborhood and this part of the CBD.”

The design team for the project will be a joint venture between local design firms SCNZ Architects and Albert Architecture.

Developers plan to use Historic Tax Credits and possibly New Markets Tax Credits to help finance the rehabilitation. NORF also plans to take advantage of new federal legislation called the Opportunity Zone program, created to revitalize economically distressed communities by using private investments rather than taxpayer dollars.

The program allows developers to invest in real estate or small businesses and defer federal taxes on any recent capital gains until Dec. 31, 2026 while reducing that tax payment by up to 15 percent. Investors may pay as little as zero taxes on potential profits from an Opportunity Fund if the investment is held for 10 years.

Investors have six months to reinvest unrealized capital gains into projects. The gain can be from the sale of any capital asset, including stocks and bonds, real property or a privately held business, providing for a broad investment base. Qualified projects include traditional real property developments and rehabilitations, as well as investments in existing businesses in a zone that may need capital for expansion or retooling.

In Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards has designated 150 Opportunity Zones, 44 of which are in New Orleans and surrounding parishes. The former hotel sits in an Opportunity Zone.

The IRS released an initial round of guidelines in October 2018 that addressed some concerns, mainly in the area of real estate investment to help provide clarity for potential investors. The most recent round of guidelines, released in April, focuses on operating businesses.

According to a news release, NORF 3 has received increased investor interest with a June 28 deadline for investors with capital gains from 2018 taxable partnerships to realize the full potential of the capital gain tax deferral and benefits from qualified Opportunity Zone investment.

NORF also has two private equity real estate investment funds that have helped redevelop over 250,000 square feet of blighted property valued at nearly $40 million. Another 191 residential units were put back in business, and 40 Historic Tax Credit projects have been completed.
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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 6:39 PM
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The strip mall on Tulane Ave across from Crescent Club has a new tenant going in where the old Frozen Yogurt place used to be. Does anyone know who it is?
Bernies Kitchen:

3001 Tulane Ave Ste 1A·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:Y1ARW6
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Rob Kemp
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
4/19/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Non-structural Interior Renovation of an existing yogurt shop to a restaurant.



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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 7:29 PM
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Dreamleague Gaming, host of amateur video game tournaments, opening New Orleans studi

https://www.nola.com/business/2019/0...ns-studio.html

Dreamleague Gaming, a California-based company that hosts live amateur video gaming tournaments, is opening a New Orleans studio, which will serve as a Southern hub for its events. The studio is expected to employ 25 people.

Dreamleague CEO Nathaniel Tsai said the company’s move to New Orleans is part of its push to expand its presence in college-level and amateur gaming. The company puts on about 20 to 30 gaming events a year. It looks to double that next year, including adding five to six tournaments hosted in New Orleans, Tsai said...

The electronic sports, or esports, market is growing fast, expected to top $1 billion in global revenues in coming years. Competitive tournaments for games like Call of Duty, Halo and Overwatch, as well as sports titles like FIFA and Madden NFL, are booming, ranging from novice to pro level. Gamers compete, but also participate as spectators, including through live streaming platforms like Twitch.

Dreamleague Gaming, founded in 2016, is among those vying for a slice of the market. The company’s niche is hosting events at the amateur and college level, including tournaments on college campuses. In addition to hosting events, the company consults universities looking to host their own gaming tournaments.

The company is the latest win for state and local economic development officials, who have been working to position Louisiana as a welcoming — and affordable — landing pad for digital industries, including gaming...

As for the studio itself, the company is currently looking for a starter space in the Central Business District. The company plans to open a larger center in the future, though it hasn’t singled out a location yet, he said.

The studio will open in late June.
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Old Posted Jun 7, 2019, 8:39 PM
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Hard Rock Hotel:









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Old Posted Jun 8, 2019, 7:25 PM
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With federal and state funding in place, Amtrak plans to resume a twice daily roundtrip New Orleans-Mobile service within 24 months.
https://www.nola.com/news/2019/06/am...ulf-coast.html

This along with the Baton Rouge rail project, if it ever happens, would do a lot for economic development in the region. As we saw in the Amazon RFP, having commuter rail is a important box to check for the region. It also helps to solidify New Orleans as the South's rail hub and will hopefully lead to improvements in service on the long distance routes.
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Old Posted Jun 8, 2019, 10:18 PM
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With federal and state funding in place, Amtrak plans to resume a twice daily roundtrip New Orleans-Mobile service within 24 months.
https://www.nola.com/news/2019/06/am...ulf-coast.html

This along with the Baton Rouge rail project, if it ever happens, would do a lot for economic development in the region. As we saw in the Amazon RFP, having commuter rail is a important box to check for the region. It also helps to solidify New Orleans as the South's rail hub and will hopefully lead to improvements in service on the long distance routes.
That is very good news, a rail line is always good for emergency’s or just for casual use. Tourist Can now take a train into New Orleans and use the streetcars to get around so I am 100% behind a new rail line and I hope we can get the Baton Rouge to New Orleans lines up and running soon.
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Old Posted Jun 10, 2019, 7:29 PM
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Old Posted Jun 10, 2019, 7:31 PM
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Old Posted Jun 10, 2019, 7:38 PM
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500 Piety St·New Construction · Ref Code:WMS7G1
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Applicant:
Natalie Deliso
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/7/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 4-STORY, MIXED-USE BUILDING ON THE VACANT LOT AT 3220 CHARTRES ST/ 500 PIETY ST. PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THREE GROUND-FLOOR COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACES, AN 18-SUITE HOTEL ON FLOORS TWO, THREE AND FOUR, AND AN ANCILLARY PUBLIC ROOFTOP POOL AND BAR. A COMPLETE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN WILL BE IMPLEMENTED.






















1212 S. Roman Street (Ref. Code: 6Z7RBK)
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NPP for proposed Mardi Gras den requesting a waiver of minimum permeable open space.
Meeting Location: 3035 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans LA 70125
Meeting Date: Jun 20, 2019
Meeting Time: 2PM














447 N Rampart St, 511 N Rampart St, 1180 St Louis St (Ref. Code: ALZADW)
CPC Staff Report
Meeting Date: Jun 11 2019 1:30PM
Docket Number: ZD044-19
Type: Conditional Use
Supporting Documents Available: Yes
Description
ZONING DOCKET 044/19 – Request by Retif/N.O. East, LLC for an amendment to or the rescission of Ordinance No. 14,306 MCS (Zoning Docket 070/90) to now grant a conditional use to permit a gas station in a MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District and an EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District, on Square 121, Lots A and C, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by North Rampart Street, Saint Louis Street, Basin Street, and Conti Street. The municipal addresses are 421-447 North Rampart Street and 1180 Saint Louis Street. (PD 1B)









5909 St Claude Ave (Ref. Code: 4FZ321)
CPC Public Hearing
Meeting Date: Jul 23 2019 1:30PM
Docket Number: ZD066-19
Type: Conditional Use
Supporting Documents Available: Yes
Description
ZONING DOCKET 066/19 – Request by the Orleans Parish School Board for a conditional use to permit a cultural facility over 10,000 square feet in floor area in an HU-MU Historic Urban Mixed-Use District, an HUC Historic Urban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District, and an EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District, on the entirety of Square 433, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Saint Claude Avenue, Alabo Street, Gordon Street, and Marais Street. The municipal address is 5909 Saint Claude Avenue. (PD 8)











923 Julia St (Ref. Code: ZDJ7TK)
CPC Public Hearing
Meeting Date: Jul 9 2019 1:30PM
Docket Number: ZD064-19
Type: Conditional Use
Supporting Documents Available: Yes
Description
ZONING DOCKET 064/19 – Request by 919 Julia Street, LLC for a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 259, Lots 6 and 7 or Pt. 41, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Julia Street, Baronne Street, O’Keefe Street, and Girod Street. The municipal address is 923 Julia Street. (PD 1A)






CPC Public Hearing

Meeting Date: Jul 23 2019 1:30PM
Docket Number: ZD069-19
Type: Conditional Use
Supporting Documents Available: Yes

Description

ZONING DOCKET 069/19 – Request by CL Ten Street, LLC for a conditional use to permit a mini-warehouse in a C-2 Auto-Oriented Commercial District and an EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District, on Square 348, Lots A, B, C, B, 13, 9 or 9 and part 13 and an undesignated lot, and part 9 H53 or 8, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Earhart Boulevard, South Liberty Street, Clio Street, and Rev. John Raphael Jr. Way. The municipal addresses are 2201-2227 Clio Street and 1120-1124 Rev. John Raphael Jr. Way. (PD 2)













3200 St Bernard Avenue (Ref. Code: H4LKZP)
BZA Staff Report
Meeting Date: Jun 10 2019 10:00AM
Docket Number: BZA038-19
Type: Variance
Supporting Documents Available: Yes
Description
Request: This request is for a variance from the provisions of Article 15, Section 15.3.A.1 (Table 15-2) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a social club or lodge with excessive front yard setback.

Requested Waiver:
Article 15, Section 15.3.A.1 (Table 15-2) – Front Yard Setback
Required: 0’ (+/- 3 ft. variation) Proposed: 23’- 4 ½"   Waiver: 20’- 4½”



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Old Posted Jun 10, 2019, 7:49 PM
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710 Baronne

Not sure if they are sticking with same design or its a totally new project.. my guess is its a new design since they are applying with the hdlc again


710 Baronne St·Renovation (Structural) · Ref Code:0VU6HY
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Kirk Fabacher
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/7/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Renovate existing 2-story warehouse building, add four additional floors facing Baronne Street, and new 6-story infill structure on the Girod Street side. Mix-use development consisting of 30 apartments and commercial lease space on the first floor.

Applicant:
Kirk Fabacher
Contractors:
The McDonnel Group, LLC
Expires:
12/7/2019 4:15:49 PM
Division:
SP
Subdivision:
Central Business District
Council District:

Total Fees:
126090.00
Unpaid Fees:
126090.00
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710 Baronne St·HDLC COA · Ref Code:HHGFVE
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HDLC COA
Applicant:
Kirk Fabacher
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
6/10/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
Renovation of two-story warehouse building, including addition of four stories facing Baronne Street and new construction of six-story infill structure on Girod Street side.

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Old Posted Jun 11, 2019, 3:06 PM
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Maybe the Market Street Power plant is finally going to get redeveloped.

https://www.nola.com/business/2019/0...evelop-it.html
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Old Posted Jun 11, 2019, 4:22 PM
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Maybe the Market Street Power plant is finally going to get redeveloped.

https://www.nola.com/business/2019/0...evelop-it.html
Interesting read! Certainly no love lost between Jaeger and the Convention Center Board thats for sure. The way they handled the Top Golf deal was embarrassing and incompetent thats for sure and can understand why Jaeger is not a fan of current leadership. That said his property will still be better situated with a new convention center hotel. Still amazes me that the convention center board wouldnt have follow on plans for neighboring parcels at least flushed out. I 1200 room hotel isolated from the city grid isnt ideal
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3801 Monroe St, 3831 Monroe St, 8701 Palmetto St·Zoning Change · Project #ZD071-19 · Ref Code:X413E5
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Applicant:
Louisiana Coastal Development LLC
Status:
Public Hearing Notice
Date Filed:
6/3/2019
Closed:
No
Description:
ZONING DOCKET 071/19 – Request by Louisiana Coastal Development, LLC for a zoning change from an OS-N Neighborhood Open Space District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District for Square 612, Lot 612-A, bounded by Palmetto Street, Monroe Street, and Airline Highway, and a zoning change from an HU-RD1 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District for Square 613, Lot 613-B, bounded by Monroe Street, Palmetto Street, Leonidas Street, and Dixon Street. The municipal addresses are 8701 Palmetto Street and 3801-3831 Monroe Street. (PD 3)
























5900-5910 Magazine St·Design Review · Project #DR105-19 · Ref Code:2FTE27
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Date Filed:
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12000 Levy Dr·Design Review · Project #DR106-19 · Ref Code:MAGS1T
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I-10 Lodging LLC
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
6/4/2019
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Description:
DAC review only



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Old Posted Jun 11, 2019, 6:21 PM
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From the article on the Market Street power plant: "The improvement plan is funded by taxes on convention center visitors and the convention center monies, which includes revenue from taxes on local hotel rooms."

If I understand this, each hotel charges a tax, part of which will go to help build a new hotel in direct competition with them.

How do the other hotels feel about this?

I have always had a thing about public entities competing with private companies. I know it's commonly done, but I still think the playing field gets tipped a little unfairly.
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From the article on the Market Street power plant: "The improvement plan is funded by taxes on convention center visitors and the convention center monies, which includes revenue from taxes on local hotel rooms."

If I understand this, each hotel charges a tax, part of which will go to help build a new hotel in direct competition with them.

How do the other hotels feel about this?

I have always had a thing about public entities competing with private companies. I know it's commonly done, but I still think the playing field gets tipped a little unfairly.
the exact breakdown isnt clear to me either.. but their argument is the large convention space in the hotel will create more demand for rooms than the hotel can accommodate.. does seem a little unfair to have to fund your competition but it doesnt seem like any local hotels are against it
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