1141 Esplanade Avenue (Henriette Delille)

OCAI and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) guided 1141 Esplanade Avenue, a vacant City-owned parcel, through the Redevelopment FrameworkHRI Communities and New Orleans Restoration Properties are developing the site into 50 one and two-bed apartment units, 37 of which are planned to be afforable and the remainder workforce housing. There will also be two ground floor commericial bays.

Timeline:

  • June, 2022: Lease recorded between the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
  • November, 2022: Virtual community meeting
  • November, 2022: Open solicitation for developers
  • January, 2023: Close of development solicitation period
  • February, 2023: Finalist community engagement meeting
  • March, 2023: NORA board award of property
  • April, 2023: Option to sublease between NORA and HRIC/NORP executed
  • March, 2023: Virtual community meeting

Project Description:

  • Residential
    • Residential:
      • 50 high-quality, one and two-bedroom apartments
      • 37 long-term affordable apartments with rents at or below 60% AMI
      • Energy-Star washers and dryers, refrigerators, ceiling fans, dishwashers, and other certified efficient electrical/plumbing fixtures in every apartment
      • Private balconies in the primary building
    • Commercial
      • Two, ground floor retail bays totaling approx. 3,000+ SF and accessed from the Esplanade Avenue landscaped
        courtyard entry
      • Intended for community-minded, small, local businesses; Will be openly marketed with community input and provide a preference for MBE/WBE-owned, local businesses
    • Amenities
      • Secure, off-street parking with entry/exit to both Kerlerec Street and N. Rampart Street
      • Bicycle parking
      • Fitness center
      • Landscaped pocket park that will be open to the community