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I think the louvers look great. There is more architecture happening in the west side upper deck than the new south end zone could ever hope to achieve. Trahan Architects have really refined their use of louvers, especially with the new Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, which opened this month btw. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=464911523562128&set=pb.106748096045141.-2207520000.1374246023.&type=3&theater

The underside of the west upper deck was originally supposed to be clad in the same louvers that shade the windows, unfortunately due to Katrina and Rita, the cladding was eliminated to reduce cost. No, the plans for the south end zone remain the same, I think once completed it will most likely look ridiculous.

I prefer that designers shy away from cliche references; otherwise the interior of every building on LSU's campus would be purple and gold and every civic related interior would be red, etc. While there are examples where this has been tastefully implemented it can very easily go overboard. However, I am sure red could have worked just as well. Slightly off topic, but in the recent stadium renovation the "LSU" logo is placed about every 10 feet in some manner, most commonly in the metal work. I would say most people know exactly where they are when standing outside of Tiger Stadium and the over use of the logo is distracting and detracts from the beautiful architecture. Simple metal work would have sufficed.

The city is currently putting out design bids to cover the parking area directly behind the stage and create a lawn in front of City Hall. Unfortunately the only way to access the "top" level of the garage is from behind the library, meaning the ramp down will most likely always remain open unless a ramp is added down to the "bottom" level which is accessed from Government Street. I don't immediately love the design, but it is growing on me. The ground level is inviting and engages the town square. I would argue, Cajun, that the yellow is the best thing happening in this building. I would remind you that the ceiling of the lobby of the Shaw Center is of the same shade of yellow. Haha. I always thought Schwartz & Silver was a wonderful design firm and I was expecting them to knock it out of the park with the design, but I must say I am slight disappointed. Its an interesting building, but something about the design appears amateur.

http://ebrpl.libguides.com/content.php?pid=428496&sid=3995699 New River Center Branch Renderings.

Here we go again.... It is the states responsibility to maintain it's investment and many of the incentives have performance standards attached and if they are not met the money must be paid back to the state. However, there was no mention of the previous incentives to Shaw or the number of jobs previously promised, how successful the previous incentives were, a return on investment, or how the old incentives were handled by CBI. I keep stressing that point but you are so caught up on Jindal. Why?

Oye.

Your comments address my concerns perfectly. Did Shaw meet their performances standards they were required to meet each year? Were they compensated for those accomplishments and did that factor into the states position for enacting another round of incentives for the new company? I think these are all valid questions. Also, arguing that my entire point is to bash Jindal is ridiculous, perhaps that is your own bias being revealed, you have made no comment about me referencing the Chamber, why is that? See my first statement above for it is the point I've been alluding to this entire time. Is there something wrong with wanting to ensure a little accountability with out tax dollars?

http://www.brac.org/docs/catalyst/Catalyst_Q308.pdf *Page 10 Shaw accepted the incentives package to bring 1,200 jobs to the Capital Area. The fact Shaw Group was bought out after receiving a portion of incentives should be alarming, especially when local officials are doling out another incentives package to bring 800 fewer jobs to the area than originally promised. Nothing like good PR.

I couldn't find the old articles, but wasn't Shaw supposed to bring 700 Jobs and up to 1200 jobs over the next 7 years or so, to Baton Rouge? Now Jindal and the Chamber are congratulating themselves on bringing 400 jobs to Baton Rouge instead?

They usually last for an hour.

While it may be a fallacy, the only comment I can make is, "slippery slope."

Ive always enjoyed that light well. It needs some TLC, but its a nice feature for bringing light and activity down into the parking garage below.

Well I would have to agree haha. But unfixed furniture is the way to go in true urban settings with lots of activity and foot traffic, not that Repentance Park would qualify.

This is why we can't have nice things.

Im working on four projects on Government right now, none of which are covered in the article. Two are new construction, one a tenant build out and the fourth is hard to describe with out revealing the project, but lets call it a private streetscape improvement. There is a lot of momentum along this corridor.

I do like how BREC now uses those cafe tables in their designs. Downside, they aren't locked down so they may be stolen, but the upside is that they can be moved around and will create much more dynamic and functional spaces.

I agree, they could have done more, but I do believe this park is better than the original repentance park. The newly created berm integrates the visual space from River Road to the Plaza outside the governmental building much more successfully than before.

If you need an architect, PM me, I worked on the original build out for that suite, Denim Library, and have all the CAD drawings. However, because the space was previously a food establishment, Bosco's, an architect shouldn't be required because you aren't changing occupancy types. You will have to install a 4x4 hood though for the fryers and be able to determine that the A/C BTU's offset the heat generated by the oven.

I don't have much faith in the longevity of the pavement. DPW performed the same type of over lay on Nicholson, maybe two years ago? They stripped off the asphalt down to the original concrete before over laying again. Nicholson is now riddled with pot holes once again and some areas of the road bed are collapsing mainly due to poor surface drainage, and DPW has already begun to repair some sections. But as always, the patch jobs are sub par and create their own series of bumps.

We agree on something. Forum, take note.

There isn't but its in the master plans. David Roher is working on it.

Big Box Clothing Store.

This national retailer is responding to market demand. That can mean several things, but it is better than a lack of investment.

The bluff sits above the River at that point. The River will over top the levees before flooding any portion of the bluff. I am less than enthusiastic about what this development may become but it would be nice to be surprised. While I love tall buildings as much as everyone else, it is the relationships between the buildings and the street that will make or break this development and I am unsure that the current site plan achieves anything other than high-rise suburban development.