State Capitol Park Plan

STN-9

Observation

The State’s new East [Galvez] garage may destroy pedestrian quality on Fifth, Sixth, Main and North streets.

Discussion

Pedestrians, given a choice, will not walk past the blank walls of a parking garage. Not every street must partici-pate in the pedestrian network, but Main Street has important pedestrian potential. It must be fronted with habitable space.

Recommendation

For the sides that enfront Main, the parking garage must be faced with a habitable component, preferably a public market at the first floor level.

Responsibility

State Commissioner of Administration and Downtown Development District

Project Status

Louisiana House Bill #1198 has provided the method for leasing state properties to a private or non-profit entity within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District. The public market and the four retail pods are currently being marketed.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms

Product

Building Design

Responsibility

SCA

Implementing Agent

SCA

Feasibility Analysis

SCP

Initial Financing

SCA

Project Financing

SCB

Timing