New Orleans Riverside at Historic Algiers
New Orleans, LA
Originally an active and vibrant naval base, this now decommissioned site consists of scattered historic and non-historic buildings of varying periods and quality. The existing urbanism is broken with abandoned structures, parking lots, and underutilized parks and recreation areas. The master plan solution seeks to re-stitch this broken fabric by connecting the historic buildings with appropriately scaled infill clusters providing a dynamic mixed-use street life.
The 114 acres directly adjacent to historic Algiers provide an unprecedented opportunity for the city of New Orleans. An aggressive historic restoration strategy was the basis for the initial concepts generated through an intensive design charrette capturing invaluable stakeholder input. While evaluating the site, the design team committed to retaining as much existing roadway and utility infrastructure as possible, and to connect the site seamlessly to adjacent neighborhoods.
