South Market District to break ground on Phase 1 of mixed-use transit oriented development in downtown New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA – September 16, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — TOMORROW, September 16, 2013, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, City and State officials will join The Domain Companies for a ground breaking ceremony on the first phase of the South Market District mixed-use transit oriented development. The Paramount, a $48.4 million investment project, will occupy a full block bordered by Girod, Lafatyette, O’Keefe and Rampart streets.

Both phases of the $200 million South Market District project will span five blocks in the Central Business District and include luxury apartments, new retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. Upon completion, the project is expected to introduce 600 new luxury apartments and 170,000 square feet of retail space.
WHO:       Mayor Mitch Landrieu
The Domain Companies representatives
District B Councilmember LaToya Cantrell
City officials
Louisiana State Legislature members
Downtown Development District representatives

WHAT:      South Market District Groundbreaking Ceremony

WHEN:      Monday, September 16, 2013
Ceremony- 10:00 a.m.

 WHERE:  South Market District
929 Girod Street (NE corner of O’Keefe Ave. and Girod St.)
New Orleans, LA 70113