New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and state leaders have signed an agreement to move the West End lakefront redevelopment forward, with developer qualifications due November 16, city officials announced October 30.
The proposal concerns nearly five acres beside the 17th Street Canal on Lake Pontchartrain, including about 500 feet of seawall. Officials envision more public access to the waterfront, with recreation and dining among the possibilities. The announcement did not identify a developer.
The New Orleans Building Corporation will oversee the selection process and negotiate a lease lasting up to 99 years on behalf of the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor Management Corporation, which will be the landlord. Both are city owned public benefit corporations.
Officials plan two more public meetings in November to gather community input as the selection process proceeds. The announcement did not give meeting dates or a construction timetable.