What's Up Downtown May 30, 2008 |
| | | DDD Receives Medical Center of Louisiana-New Orleans Business Plan Review The Downtown Development District recently received the results of the review of the Adams Management business plan for the proposed Medical Center of Louisiana-New Orleans (MCLNO), which Adams delivered to the state of Louisiana in May of 2007. The DDD commissioned its own review of the plan by Health Planning Source, Inc. (HPSI) of Durham, NC in response to questions about how large the facility should be. According to HPSI, the New Orleans region might be able to support an even larger teaching hospital than recommended by Adams... read more |
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| InFestivities Set for Opening of Insectarium New Orleans’ newest and truly unique family attraction, the Audubon Insectarium, will open amidst great celebration on Friday, June 13. This interactive bug extravaganza will thrill the young and old, and it will offer yet another step in the revitalization of Canal Street as a destination. The facility features 23,000 square feet of exhibit space inside the U.S. Custom House building with more than 70 dynamic exhibits... read more
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|  | Canal Street Marriott Completes $38M Renovation As part of the overall Downtown renaissance, the Canal Street Marriott underwent a $38 million renovation this year--the largest makeover in the hotel's history. The transformation includes significant enhancements to virtually every aspect of the hotel, including the lobby, suites, restaurant, concierge lounge, meeting space, technology, and more. The massive eight-figure makeover adds a fresh and contemporary look and feel to the guest rooms as well as most of the public spaces and raises the bar on nearly every inch of the property and the leisure and group market hotel experience... read more
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| DDD Awarded Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grant Keep America Beautiful has awarded the Downtown Development District of New Orleans a $1,500 grant to implement a cigarette litter prevention program in Downtown New Orleans. Included in the grant program are 1,000 free pocket ashtrays to be distributed to adult smokers in an effort to diminish cigarette butt litter on the streets and sidewalks. The program itself will consist of four parts... read more
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| DDD Website Features Developer's Guide In an attempt to demystify the City's land use regulatory process, the DDD has developed an extremely valuable tool for developers. The Developer's Guide to City Hall compiles all the necessary information into a single manual and provides clear, step-by-step answers and instructions on navigating the development process. The tool centers around a flow chart that visually depicts the necessary processes needed to attain full project approval... read more
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| Downtown Graffiti Suspects Caught
DDD detail officers from the NOPD arrested two suspects on charges of criminal mischief in connection with the rash of graffiti that showed up on several private Downtown properties in the early morning hours of May 20.
Around 12:50 a.m., a concerned Downtown stakeholder notified DDD detail officers that four white males were spray painting graffiti on the Professional Sports shop located at 926 Julia Street. Minutes later... read more
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| Hornets Thank Fans for Terrific Season New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn, point guard and MVP candidate Chris Paul, Coach of the Year Byron Scott and the rest of the team thank fans for their support during an outstanding 2007-2008 season. Click the link below to see their message to fans. http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/ShinnThankYou_general-272238-1664.html |
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| Southern Food & Beverage Museum Opening Downtown The popular Downtown shopping destination, the Riverwalk Marketplace, will soon have a new cultural attraction. On Saturday, June 7, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum will open its doors to members and friends to celebrate its grand opening. The United States Marine Corps Band and the White House Chief Usher, Rear Admiral Stephen Rochon, will be among the special guests on hand to celebrate the event. Founded in 2004, the SoFAB is the first museum dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of the food, drink and related culture of the South... read more
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|  | Apartment of the Month: Civic Lofts Located at 547 Baronne Street, the Civic Lofts offer the finest in Downtown apartment lifestyle. Carved from a 100-year-old building in the Downtown Central Business District, the Civic Lofts feature original wood flooring, stainless steel appliances, on site parking, a rooftop lounge and terrace, fitness room, and swimming pool. The Civic Lofts boast convenient access to the Superdome, New Orleans Arena, art galleries, museums, and historic Canal Street. Contact Gibbs Development, LLC at info@civiclofts.com or visit www.civiclofts.com for more information on the property.
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| Downtown Calendar:
May 30-June 15 MAY 30: VOODOO vs. Columbus Destroyers. 7:30 p.m. MAY 30-31: EARL TURNER performing at Harrah's Casino. 7 p.m. MAY 31: ARTWALK in Arts District galleries JUNE 4: YLC WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE feat. Jake Smith and Irma Thomas JUNE 4-6: EARL TURNER performing at Harrah's Casino. 7 p.m. JUNE 7: SOUTHERN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MUSEUM grand opening JUNE 10: SCHINDLER EXHIBIT opens at National WWII Museum
JUNE 11-15: EARL TURNER performing at Harrah's Casino. 7 p.m. JUNE 13: AUDUBON INSECTARIUM grand opening |
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