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High Permits: Benjamin Franklin HS installs new turf, whereas Algiers Ferry Terminal undergoes $1M renovation


KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Benjamin Franklin HS plans new synthetic turf soccer and soccer area with upgraded drainage.
  • Turf Alliance LLC contracted for the $1.4 million faculty mission.
  • Algiers Ferry Terminal receives $1.04 million renovation to enhance ADA entry, landscaping, and passenger facilities.
  • Each tasks assist infrastructure, athletics, and group use in New Orleans space.

 

Benjamin Franklin Excessive College is planning a brand new synthetic turf soccer and soccer area at its Leon C. Simon Drive campus.

The mission will embody putting in a contemporary turf floor together with new goalposts and netting, whereas additionally upgrading the positioning’s infrastructure with an underground stone system designed to retailer and filter stormwater earlier than connecting into the prevailing drainage community. These enhancements will assist assist the varsity’s athletics program, which incorporates soccer, soccer, and different sports activities, whereas additionally addressing drainage and long-term area sturdiness wants on a campus that serves over 1,000 college students. Turf Alliance LLC is the registered contractor.

The Algiers Ferry Touchdown Terminal renovation is a serious infrastructure mission led by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to modernize one of many area’s key transit hubs connecting Algiers to downtown New Orleans.

The mission features a full redesign of the terminal, with upgrades to the primary passenger entry ramp for ADA compliance, elimination of outdated constructions just like the pedestrian bridge, and improved circulation for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit customers. Extra work includes new landscaping, lighting, and stormwater administration options to boost resiliency and web site performance. Contained in the terminal, renovations will create modernized passenger areas, versatile group area, and new workplace amenities for RTA workers, whereas the adjoining ferry upkeep constructing will endure vital repairs comparable to waterproofing and HVAC alternative.

Past fundamental enhancements, the mission is meant to rework the terminal right into a extra comfy and welcoming area, with sheltered boarding areas, up to date facilities, and the potential for concessions or community-oriented makes use of. Backed by federal funding and a part of RTA’s broader Strategic Mobility Plan, the roughly $11 million–$27 million funding displays a long-term effort to strengthen regional connectivity and modernize transit infrastructure. Development started in late 2025 and is anticipated to be accomplished between 2026 and early 2027.

Steven M. Ordes is the contractor on file.

Commentary courtesy Benji Azar, affiliate – multifamily – hospitality funding gross sales. He might be reached at benji@elifinrealty.com or 504-289-7750.

Orleans Parish

Business

  • $7.40 million, 300 Henderson St., Decrease Backyard District, Service work, Broadmoor Development
  • $2.96 million, 2140 N Peters St. A, Marigny, Set up work, Broadmoor Development
  • $1.40 million, 2001 Leon C. Simon Dr., Lake Terrace & Oaks, The proposed mission is a man-made soccer/soccer turf area positioned at 2001 Leon C. Simon drive for Benjamin Franklin Excessive College, Turf Alliance LLC
  • $1.04 million, 101 Morgan St., Algiers Level, Rework of the Algiers Ferry Touchdown Terminal, Steven M. Ordes
  • $652,997, 214 Royal St., French Quarter, New emergency generator, Margiotta Electrical Inc.

Residential

  • $2.25 million, 2621 Basic Meyer Ave., Behrman, Development Loop – Temp energy, Ryan Carl Orgeron
  • $1.91 million, 1923 Saint Charles Ave., Central Metropolis, Temp Energy – Development Loop, Ryan Carl Orgeron
  • $1.90 million, 211 Walnut St., New development of a single-family house with driveway, Brandon Development Co. Inc.
  • $1.25 million, 2 Swan St., Lakeshore – Lake Vista, Set up work, Salvadore J. Ditta
  • $1.17 million, 420 Celeste St., Decrease Backyard District, Changing 4 programs with roof high items and tie in present trunk strains to new items, Cobalt Development Inc.

Jefferson Parish

Business

  • $12.07 million, 5245 River Street, Avondale 70094, IMTT
  • $2.51 million, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 70002, Axxys Development Group Inc. of Minnesota
  • $2.03 million, 1221 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson 70121, MAPP Development LLC
  • $1 million, 2701 Lake Villa Dr., Metairie 70002, Artigues Development Co. Inc.
  • $582,636, 1000 N. Atlanta St., Metairie 70003, US Roofing Methods LLC

Residential

  • $1.10 million, 4617 Craig Ave., Metairie 70003, RMC Development LLC
  • $700,000, 221 E. William David Parkway, Metairie 70005, Bancroft Builders LLC
  • $640,813, 1412 Sylvia Ave., Metairie 70005, Stett Builders LLC
  • $380,000, 1136 E. William David Parkway, Metairie 70005, Daniel Schmidt Properties LLC
  • $326,000, 6211 Mitchell Ave., Metairie 70003, Cohen Development LLC

St. Tammany Parish

Business

  • $1.75 million, 68500 Freeway 190 Service Street, Covington, Gulf States Development Companies Inc.
  • $500,000, 31225 Freeway 190, Lacombe, New Development, Velvet Pines Builders LLC
  • $279,726, 66595 Wadsworth Parkway, Mandeville, C&S Cover Inc.
  • $150,000, 69284 Freeway 21 Suite 300, Covington, LDC Development Administration LLC
  • $30,000, Freeway 1077, Covington, Panorama Workshop

Residential

  • $1.39 million, 430 N. Tallowwood Dr., Covington, Hurley Properties
  • $900,000, 21448 Pat Obrien Street, Covington, Jordan Rivers
  • $900,000, 1404 River Membership Dr., Covington, DLK Properties LLC
  • $805,000, 21 Wisteria Lane, Covington, Sieverding Development Inc.
  • $750,000, 516 Shiloh Lane, Covington, Allied Constructed Development Firm LLC

Allow information courtesy ELIFIN, which might be reached at 800-895-9329.

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