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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Public Meeting on the
Riverfront "Park" - October 6th @ NOCCA @ 7 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The idea of creating a park to open up the riverfront to the
citizens of New Orleans was championed by everyone. For those neighborhoods
that are in close proximity to the proposed park, concerns were expressed to
make sure the design and operation of the park mitigated the inevitable
negative impacts associated with such a large scale development. Although the
idea was championed, many held reservations due to the fact that the designers
of the park (Reinventing the Crescent) were not listening to the concerns of
those most affected: the residents of the adjacent neighborhoods.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The concerns of the residents are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Parking – The plan only calls for less than 90 spaces along
the riverfront wall in the Marigny many of which are already used. The plan
points to the lots on Elysian Fields for overflow but these spaces are already
used as well. The current draft of the agreement allows for 3 events a month
for 3000+ people with the possibility of holding up to 2999 people for an event
each day the remaining 27 days in the month. These events will need more than
90 spaces. So where will they park?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Access – The plan only has one access point in the
neighborhood although we have asked for more similar in number to the Moon Walk
and Woldenberg Park. A concern is how will these events will affect a
resident’s access to the park? For the venue to set up they would have to close
off the park<span style='color:#1F497D'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Security – Fire plan? Insurance? Liability or otherwise?
Fire emergency plan to evacuate the venue and the area? How many security
personnel will be on duty during event? You should have 1 security person for
every 100 patrons (<span style='color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://www.publicvenuesecurity.com">www.publicvenuesecurity.com</a></span>).
What about security in the neighborhood for patrons leaving the event? Who is
responsible for damage to homes, building, cars etc of residents before during
and after events?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Traffic – There is currently no plan to address the traffic
increase of 1000’s of people who will come into the area.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Noise – What resources will residents who are affected by
the noise of the event have? Is the City responsible? The venue’s act(s)? The
landlord of the “park”? Are sound barriers part of the building plan?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Trash – Has a trash contract been discussed with any of the
local companies? How far into the neighborhood will the contract cover for post
event cleanup? How soon after event will cleanup occur? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Maintenance – We have been told since the beginning that the
Audubon Institute would be in charge of operating/maintaining/repairing the
park. To date they have not publically signed on to take on this important
responsibility of the park. Why? Of equal concern is that the operating capitol
of the park is generated from the rental of the venue. If the venue is not rented
there is no money to do the maintenance or repairs of the park.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Use – We have understood that the space would be used for
the occasional event. As a neighborhood we already live with the impact of
several city functions such as Mardi Gras, French Quarter Fest, St Patrick’s
Day etc and are happy to contribute to the success of these events. As
outlined, our park would be used 3 weekends out of the month for 3 events of
3000+ people. When would we get to enjoy the park? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Come to a public meeting on October 6th at NOCCA from 7 –
8:30 pm to discuss the riverfront “park” in its newest iteration.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We all want a riverfront park but we need to make sure it is
designed and funded properly to mitigate the residents’ concerns and make sure
it remains the beautiful doorway to the City we were promised.<o:p></o:p></p>
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