Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation (RNDC) acquired 1770 Tchoupitoulas for the development of up to 240 mixed-income rental units in a structure overlooking the Mississippi River.This development would provide high quality housing for persons working in New Orleans’ office support, restaurant and hospitality industries located in the central core.The project could also provide some related commercial space on the site.
Description:
This 90,000 SF site is located adjacent to the Mississippi River, at the foot of Felicity Drive, in the lower Garden District of New Orleans. Currently, the site is occupied by a vacant office building, and two warehouse structures, most of which would be demolished to accommodate the redevelopment. It is closely situated to commercial services, with a Wal-Mart Supercenter located two blocks to the southwest. Bus service along Tchoupitoulas offers immediate access to workforce jobs in the central business district. Further, land along the River has among the highest elevations in New Orleans, and experienced no flooding during Hurricane Katrina.
Status:
The development of 1770 Tchoupitoulas is currently on hold pending resolution of land use approvals and financing.
Updates & Events
2008-11-04
RNDC hosted a third community meeting on Nov 4th, 2008 about the redevelopment of 1770 Tchoupitoulas St.
