September 22, 2011

New Orleans City Council Votes

5-2 to Approve the Variance Request

at 1031 Canal St.

Bruce Eggler.

"Canal Street High-Rise Project

Cleared for Takeoff."

The Times-Picayune

September 23, 2011

Thank you to everyone who helped us

through this first vital step in seeing

the success of 1031 Canal St!

WWLTV – Channel 4 News

September 22, 2011

"Council Votes To Allow

Redevelopment of Woolworth's building."

WDSU – Channel 6 News

September 22, 2011

"City Council Votes To

Allow Canal Street High-Rise Development."

WVUE – Channel 8 News

September 22, 2011

"Council Tweaks Plan for Woolworth's building."

Below:

Design Concept and Height Approved by City Council

Final Design and Materials Pending: HDLC Review

Building Section to Show Approved Heights

View Down Iberville, from N. Rampart St.

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Press Release

September 6th, 2011

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August 23rd Update

APPROVAL @ City Planning Commission!

Times Picayune

Canal Street high-rise endorsed by New Orleans planning commission in 5-3 vote.

Below:

Picture of the City Planing Commission Hearing

Notice all of the bright green 1031 Canal supporters!

After hearing from a broad range of supporters – including Canal St. property owners, neighboring property owners, business leaders, and market experts.

We explained that thousands of people have written in support of this development.

We explained that Canal St. and the Theater District NEED parking.

We explained that this project will bring $200,000,000 to Louisiana in household income and business sales ($116MM for NOLA).

Next Stop:

City Council on September 22nd!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this hearing.

Notice all of the bright green 1031 Canal supporters!

Hear us discuss the project with VCPORA on the

Garland Robinette Show - WWL Radio 870 AM

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See us discuss the project with VCPORA on the

Dennis Woltering Show - WWLTV Channel 4

Hear Us Discuss 1031 Canal St. on the

Eric Asher Show - WIST Radio 690 AM

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Video of our presentation at

The City Planning Commission – August 23rd, 2011

Notice all of the bright green 1031 Canal supporters!