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[tennis1400]

Velvet Cactus owners branching out with Outpost 45




https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...th-outpost-45/

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Here’s the latest progress on the New Orleans airport flyover ramps









Contractors plan to have the DDI configuration in place by August, followed by the opening of the new flyover ramps in and out of Armstrong International airport in November. Currently, there are about 150 DDI interchanges in use in the United States.



https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...flyover-ramps/

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‘Green’ co-working space to open in Mid-City








https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...n-in-mid-city/

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

1515 Poydras was supposed to become an apartment tower or air bnb in coversion but I am not sure thats going to happen anymore. I really could see it becoming city hall to be honest.

Charity I just see some workers and new street level advertising. nothing else.



No clue about river district .. with financing the way it is right now hard to say!

Yeah me too that would be perfect for City Hall. Will the Biodistrict be primarily located in one location, or will it be expanding across downtown. I hope the River District isn’t having financing issues already… that’s not good.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

Yeah me too that would be perfect for City Hall. Will the Biodistrict be primarily located in one location, or will it be expanding across downtown. I hope the River District isn’t having financing issues already… that’s not good.

The financing issue was just more conjecture about the general envirnoment in the world right now to finance anything let alone something of that scale. Its a great project and will find its footing when rates improve.

[ardecila]

Still think they should just renovate City Hall and leave it where it is. Why is everyone so hell-bent on relocating it?

In the last 10 years we've really seen the preservation community start to fight for Modernist buildings (the WTC, etc). Hard to imagine another use for City Hall if the city moves out.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Still think they should just renovate City Hall and leave it where it is. Why is everyone so hell-bent on relocating it?

In the last 10 years we've really seen the preservation community start to fight for Modernist buildings (the WTC, etc). Hard to imagine another use for City Hall if the city moves out.

its because the building isnt really practical for modern office space.

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

its because the building isnt really practical for modern office space.

I can’t believe city officials would just let the building deteriorate like that.

[tennis1400]

3300 Wall Blvd·New Construction · Ref Code:S2RMH3
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Robert Boyd
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
9/12/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
New 13,251 SF New Orleans Fire Department District Headquarters.











5601 Bullard Ave·Design Review · Project #DR004-23 · Ref Code:8BPEQP
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Type:
Design Review
Applicant:
Glenn Harris
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
2/2/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Design review for proposed drive-through restaurant and retail center with over 100 feet of frontage in a CT Corridor Transformation Design Overlay District.









4104 Tchoupitoulas St·HDLC COA · Permit #23-02972-HDLC · Ref Code:ERP4Y8
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Gulf States Construction
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
2/9/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Move building to 1713 Religious Street.





The Dead Rabbit
Where: 616 Conti Street
When: Summer 2023

First announced back in 2019, this critically-acclaimed and heavily-awarded cocktail bar in New York’s Financial District is openings its second location in New Orleans’s French Quarter. Jack McGarry and team will open Dead Rabbit NOLA this year on Conti Street, ahead of a US and global expansion that originally aimed to see ten new sites open over the next ten years. The Conti Street address for the bar apparently shares similarities with the original bar — it’s a tri-level space, and owners plan to create a different vibe per floor — a “cozy” taproom and courtyard on the ground floor. a dining room and balcony seating on the second floor; and a mostly standing atmosphere revolving around the balcony on the third.








The Arrive New Orleans hotel is now under construction at the site of a former seafood processing plant in Bywater. (Rendering of the pool area provided by Stateside Hospitality and Palisociety)

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1055 St Charles Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref CodePBC34
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Salazar Cristopher
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
9/23/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
TOTAL OF 9,691SF OF INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT TO AN EXISTING BUILDING.







129 Camp St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:1N1J8U
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Steven J Finegan Architects
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
12/14/2022
Closed:
No
Description:
RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING 4-LEVEL COMMERCIAL SPACE INTO A COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST AND SECOND LEVELS AND A THREE UNIT RESIDENTIAL SPACE ON THE THIRD AND FOURTH LEVELS.





Renovation Report: ‘The Backyard’ restaurant in Lakeview brings on bourbon




https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/b...gs-on-bourbon/

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Emeril Legasse’s Newest Concept
710 Baronne St·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:CFAGGL
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Philip Goldberg
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/9/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
INTERIOR BUILD-OUT FOR RESTAURANT USE







NASA, Boeing Celebrate Next Generation of Rocket Production at Michoud



https://www.bizneworleans.com/nasa-b...ty-at-michoud/

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222 Loyola Construction















1040 Elysian Fields Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:MQZHAH
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Bavido Samuel
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/10/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Existing 2 story building is vacant. Former use was Mixed Use residence on top floor, Restaurant on 1st floor. Project scope converts 1st floor to white box with new single unisex ADA bathroom, Removes false exterior shutters & restores existing windows. Provides Gyp-board at interior face of exterior walls, Provide 2 hour wall fire separation between white box & adjacent Bar/Lounge and 2 hr ceiling fire separation between white box & future 2nd floor apartment. Install new hvac system & replaces existing 200 amp electrical panel. Future use of White box will be business









818 Gravier St·Renovation (Structural) · Ref Code:Y1861C
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Zach Smith Consulting & Design
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/13/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Renovation of an existing 3rd floor apartment space into a 5 bedroom residential; addition of 2 bedrooms and renovation of existing bathroom area.







201 Baronne St Ste B·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:0KW7JX
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Rani Masgalle
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/13/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Change of use from vacant to a full service restaurant. No work needed!







6311 St Claude Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:KQEBGZ
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Winkert Daniel
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/14/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Renovation of existing vacant building to contain 4 art studios. Work to consist of rebuyilding front wall, reconfiguring front overhang, adding 4 toilet rooms, new electrical and HVAC.





201 St Charles Ave, Suite 111·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Ref Code:07V84U
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Maloney Services LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/14/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Existing vacant suite was very small smoothie king. Changing to Main Squeeze Juice company w/ only minor work. Existing to remain are the electrical, mechanical, fire sprinklers, fire alarm, plumbing and electrical systems. Only minor finish work and minor electrical, and plumbing work. No load bearing work on any walls.






2417 Freret St·New Construction · Ref Code:C876GY
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Heather Gorman
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/13/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
Construction of a new addition to existing multi-family building, consists of new second floor (partial) and new 3 story addition. Building is fully sprinkled, fire separation provided, fire alarm included - see plans for full details.








2556-2558 Orleans Ave·New Construction · Ref Code:GGSVXM
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Spencer Muhammad Sadat
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/7/2023
Closed:
No

2550-2552 Orleans Ave·New Construction · Ref Code:WTZXK2
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Spencer Muhammad Sadat
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/7/2023
Closed:
No







3434 St Charles Ave·New Construction · Ref Code:A57SXQ
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Lunceford Michelle
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
2/10/2023
Closed:
No
Description:
INSTALL NEW 24 X 32 GAS CANOPY DUE TO HURRICANE

[socigradstudent]

https://www.nola.com/news/business/p...e47e73a5f.html

"Joe Jaeger, one of New Orleans' most prominent hotel owners and property developers, has finally put up for sale the Plaza Tower, saying he is giving up on efforts to bring the ill-fated Central Business District skyscraper back into commerce after nine years of trying."

Has South Market ever expressed genuine interest in the Plaza Tower and incorporating it into the South Market District? I can only hope.

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by socigradstudent

https://www.nola.com/news/business/p...e47e73a5f.html

"Joe Jaeger, one of New Orleans' most prominent hotel owners and property developers, has finally put up for sale the Plaza Tower, saying he is giving up on efforts to bring the ill-fated Central Business District skyscraper back into commerce after nine years of trying."

Has South Market ever expressed genuine interest in the Plaza Tower and incorporating it into the South Market District? I can only hope.

Has Joe Jaeger ever genuinely tried to get it back into commerce?

[broadmoor]

Originally Posted by broadmoor

Has Joe Jaeger ever genuinely tried to get it back into commerce?

But on a serious note, I do remember hearing something in the early days of the South Market District about them being interested in it. I'd imagine they're less interested now but maybe given the horrible press it's been getting, they'll be able to force a good price and do something with it.

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by broadmoor

Has Joe Jaeger ever genuinely tried to get it back into commerce?

Jaeger is a slumlord IMO. He buys up these properties with no intention of doing anything with them- and the sells them to the highest bidder. Btw, I’m excited for all he new construction/re-development that’s going on in the city now. The Superdome renovation, Charity Hospital redevelopment, construction of the new Audubon Aquarium/Insectarium, the Harrah’s/Caesar’s conversion,new construction of the River District, refurbishment of the Municipal Auditorium, redevelopment of the Archdiocese high rise, and now a possible redevelopment of Plaza Tower. Exciting times ahead.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by BlueDot

Jaeger is a slumlord IMO. He buys up these properties with no intention of doing anything with them- and the sells them to the highest bidder. Btw, I’m excited for all he new construction/re-development that’s going on in the city now. The Superdome renovation, Charity Hospital redevelopment, construction of the new Audubon Aquarium/Insectarium, the Harrah’s/Caesar’s conversion,new construction of the River District, refurbishment of the Municipal Auditorium, redevelopment of the Archdiocese high rise, and now a possible redevelopment of Plaza Tower. Exciting times ahead.

I live across the street from the Jung.. i could write a dissertation of what a POS landlord he is. So yeah his attempt to do anything is laughable as is any other property hes ever been involved in. Any time he sells a property its a reason to celebrate.

That being said I do think this building will require some serious governmental support to get back into commerce. you could give it to someone and take the tax loss writeoff and only an organization with serious government support behind it would take this off your hands. It will need historic tax credits, property tax freeze and probably still some sort of TIF or Pilot for the property to move forward along with Opportunity Zone etc. ALso, lawsuit wise some sort of shield for the new owners if possible while they stabilize it. BTW the main reason Jaeger is selling this is someone most likely forced his hand by nominating for a Local Historic Landmark. Good move there whoever did that. You do certain things with those buildings and they will throw you in jail, no matter what kind of money you have!

[Nnelson97]

Is there any update on the Lowes theater. It seems to have gone silent and does not seem to have construction going on at the site.

[ericlrush1]

I hope 504 Golf still moves forward with this announcement. The old Times Picayune site is a huge eye soar right now

Topgolf back on for Convention Center's riverside development
https://www.nola.com/news/business/n...af7a871c5.html

Fox 8's article is a little more detailed with an updated plan:


https://www.fox8live.com/2023/02/15/...this-november/

[BlueDot]

Originally Posted by tennis1400

I live across the street from the Jung.. i could write a dissertation of what a POS landlord he is. So yeah his attempt to do anything is laughable as is any other property hes ever been involved in. Any time he sells a property its a reason to celebrate.

That being said I do think this building will require some serious governmental support to get back into commerce. you could give it to someone and take the tax loss writeoff and only an organization with serious government support behind it would take this off your hands. It will need historic tax credits, property tax freeze and probably still some sort of TIF or Pilot for the property to move forward along with Opportunity Zone etc. ALso, lawsuit wise some sort of shield for the new owners if possible while they stabilize it. BTW the main reason Jaeger is selling this is someone most likely forced his hand by nominating for a Local Historic Landmark. Good move there whoever did that. You do certain things with those buildings and they will throw you in jail, no matter what kind of money you have!

Personally I hope they keep it as an office tower; I know that’s wishful thinking as there is little appetite for corporations to come to New Orleans-but still would be nice. I can see the South Market developers maybe taking a chance on Plaza.