Nope. Mayor Landrieu has listed his share of the parking lot on In the phone interview with The Lens, Landrieu asked rhetorically if he should have told his aides he opposed the streetcar and South Market District for fear that some people might cite his 1/9 share of a nearby parcel of land as a conflict of interest.“The Landrieu administration supports every major project that will make the city better, wherever it might be,” he said.
"The mayor went on: "President Obama understands like I do that a leaner, more efficient government doesn't mean cutting at any cost.
"The mayor went on: "President Obama understands like I do that a leaner, more efficient government doesn't mean cutting at any cost. Meanwhile, real estate experts say the Landrieu parcel will likely rise in worth as part of a general gain in property values in that area.But the potential benefits for Landrieu are sticky enough that the mayor and an aide told The Lens that the issue wasn’t worth writing about.“The consequence of you writing that story is people will question my integrity,” Landrieu told The Lens in an interview. I look forward to working with the president as we rebuild New Orleans and create a blueprint for American renewal. It also launched a "One Stop Shop" permit processing system to reduce permit times and make the city more business friendly.To ensure the city is building for the future, he launched the world's first resilience strategy, As a result of the public investment and new confidence in the city, the city's economy has thrived, adding more than 20,000 new jobs since 2010. The group named “Nineland” lists Mayor Mitch Landrieu as an Officer of the company on the Secretary of State’s website. That parcel will benefit as well.”The Lens told Buddy Roemer, the former governor and congressman from North Louisiana, about the tax breaks for South Market District and how the Landrieus’ land could benefit.His response: “A rising tide lifts all boats…. Landrieu siblings' responses to Obama budget speech vary in tone, content She is the daughter of Moon Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor and Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the sister of Mitch Landrieu, the current Mayor of New Orleans and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. The property is now eligible for a tax break because it's close to the Union Passenger Terminal. That break will keep the project’s property taxes below the legally assessed rate until 2025. Shelley Landrieu said she could not remember whether in 1994 her father, former Mayor Moon Landrieu, purchased the properties or if she and her eight siblings paid for them. “I won’t oppose anything that will add jobs or create value for the city.”The $53 million streetcar line was financed mostly with federal dollars from President Barack Obama’s stimulus package and enjoyed the strong support of the Regional Transit Authority.In the interview, Landrieu said plans for the streetcar line date to the administration of Mayor Marc Morial and added, “My administration, from the second I got here, has prided itself on getting every dollar it could of federal funds.”City property records show that Nineland bought the parking lot in 1994 for $295,000. There was a striking difference in tone and content between the statements that Mayor Mitch Landrieu and his sister, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, issued this week after President Barack Obama's We provide the information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance. All photographs courtesy of the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. unless otherwise stated. We provide the information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance. The Lens aims to engage and empower the residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. This is a mayor who puts his money where his mouth is.” That’s really it.”Shelley Landrieu said she could not remember if their father originally purchased the two parking lots and gave them to his children or whether they bought them outright.She and Mayor Landrieu said they have no immediate plans for the larger parking lot, which is bounded by O’Keefe Avenue, Julia Street, Howard Avenue and South Rampart Street. ..."Nowhere is the battle for the future of America more evident than here in New Orleans -- the most immediate laboratory for change and innovation in our country. Nagin and Landrieu faced each other in a run off election on May 20. That phase includes a five-story building called the Paramount at South District that will cost $48.4 million, according to Domain.Kurt Weigle, president and chief executive officer of the Downtown Development District, said he expects South Market to pave the way for a new neighborhood. “We just get a parking check.
Called South Market District, it has received tax credits from the city’s Industrial Development Board as well as $533,000 of “transit-oriented” Enterprise Zone tax credits from the state.Another site, a block away, could be ripe for development soon. It’s always for sale at the right price. “The Landrieu dynasty is unique in Louisiana because you have second generation siblings who hold high office,” says Morial, drawing a contrast … We cannot cut our way to excellence. Landrieu prioritized equal economic opportunity. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service. Please reload the page and try again. Landrieu was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1987, where he served for sixteen years in the seat previously held by his sister and before her, his father.