The Future of Bywater: Inside New Orleans’ Massive Redevelopment

Charles Miller is a political analyst and co-host of Pelican Briefs. Alongside Etosha McGee, we break down the long-awaited redevelopment of the Bywater Naval Base, one of New Orleans’ most notorious blighted properties. We get into the history of the site, why past redevelopment efforts kept falling apart, and what’s finally different now that construction is officially underway. From mixed-income housing to public spaces, we explore what this project could mean for the future of the Bywater and surrounding neighborhoods.

We also dive into the bigger picture as to what this development says about New Orleans’ push for economic diversification and the ongoing tension between growth and displacement. We talk about the realities of short-term rentals, the need for permanent housing, and the skepticism many residents still feel after years of broken promises. Plus, we zoom out to compare this project to other stalled sites like Plaza Tower and the Lindy Boggs hospital, asking the bigger question: is this finally a turning point for redevelopment in New Orleans?

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