Analysis: Developer in juggling act to land Six Flags project
David Garcia, the local face of a development team proposing to turn the former Six Flags site in eastern New Orleans into an upscale outlet mall, is engaged in multiple balancing acts. A community...
View ArticleDeveloper of former Six Flags site still waiting on site control
David Garcia got most of his wish today when the city agreed to enter into negotiations with his development team to build an upscale outlet mall and boardwalk entertainment district on the abandoned...
View ArticleDeveloper: Site control necessary to move forward on Six Flags redevelopment
David Garcia got most of his wish Tuesday when the city agreed to enter negotiations with his development team to build an upscale outlet mall and boardwalk entertainment district on the abandoned Six...
View ArticleLetten launches crime-fighting initiative in New Orleans hotspots
Rather than arrests, the program focuses on getting the community's input on identifying problems within the neighborhood and taking part in solutions.
View Article‘Main Street’ shop owners struggle with surroundings
Tucked behind the vast expanse of Lake Forest Plaza in eastern New Orleans is a small shopping centerknown to locals as Main Street. Built in 1982, the center was modeled off of a Disney World...
View ArticleHUD backs city’s mortgage to build eastern New Orleans hospital
The federal government has agreed to back the $97.6 million mortgage the city of New Orleans needs to build a new hospital in eastern New Orleans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced today that the U.S....
View ArticleWal-Mart closes $5.8M deal for Bullard property
Company spokesman Tice White said the Wal-Mart prefers to wait until plans are fully cleared with local authorities before finalizing property acquisition. The retail giant plans to build a Wal-mart...
View ArticleDelgado rebuilding Collier campus with expansion in mind
The Collier campus will be rebuilt in two phases with $12 million coming from the state for the first portion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing $9 million for the second phase.
View ArticleIDB goes back to square one with Six Flags site
In order to avoid a repeat of the most recent process, some local real estate industry leaders say the city and the IDB need to seek out a proposal with a concrete vision that fulfills a distinct need...
View ArticleDevelopers look to new hospital to stoke office demand
Returning residents and the construction of a new hospital make up the silver lining in the cloud that hangs over the commercial real estate market in eastern New Orleans and Chalmette.
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