Friday, March 9, 2012

A new look into New Orleans

The rapid development that has been happening all throughout New Orleans since Katrina has encouraged several businesses to move into the area. Stirling Properties aspires to be a part of the on-going successes with the ground breaking of the properties located on 301 N Carrollton Ave and 401 N Carrollton Ave. The recent redevelopment and beautification along the street has made this area a much more eco-friendly place. In the hopes of continuing the trend in this area, the government anticipates on adding a bikeway allowing traffic from a third mode of transportation (bike, street-car, and car). Renderings of the shopping center has already been in place to incorporate Win-Dixie, Office Depot, Petco, Verizon, Felipe’s Burrito, Five Guys Burgers and fries, and Pei Wei Asian Diner.

The design and layout of the retail development in the area is a fascinating insight of the direction that New Orleans is moving towards. Gearing the project towards an open concept of a “greener” space allows the general population to experience the natural environment which has long been awaited. The few green space and hangout areas have set a trend for current residents to travel to other areas where these types of amenities are offered such as Texas, Baton Rouge, Carrollton and other newly developed areas. This project is truly remarkable in the fact that it raises the bar for the rest of New Orleans.