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New Orleans scores well on the walking score, Check it out!
July 21st, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals
The New Orleans Warehouse District scores well on the Walk Score. Its a neat tool for a couple of smiles and conversations. The New Orleans French Quarter scores even better. These neighborhoods existed well before cars, so things had to be close. You had local markets in neighborhoods and public transport was good because it had to be. Few families owned cars before 1950 in New Orleans. Check out the link above and see what your score neighborhood score is.
One of the nice things about walking is that you get to see the sites. There will be something for everyone to see. I am sure the score did not give you the conditions of the streets or the joys of walking in our humid summers. Walking here you can easily work up a sweat which is not all that bad. In New Orleans you can always dress down, fashion city we are not.
The Warehouse District scored a 92 on the test. The French Quarter a scored 98. There were no bonus point because you can walk and drink at the same time, it just has to be outside of a bottle. Its the go cup which may have had it origin in New Orleans.
The Warehouse District has a lot of small streets and wide sidewalks to make you walks easier. This is a photo of Lafayette Street several blocks from the Super Dome, several blocks to the French Quarter, several blocks to the Mississippi River.
You can actually walk across the Mississippi River for free on the New Orleans Algiers Ferry which is free. It operates from 6 am till Midnite from Canal Street. Best way to ride is not to sit down but walk down to where the cars are. There you get the breeze and the feel of the Mississippi River. You can walk around while the ferry motors across. The views are great and you cannot beat the price. No meter maids will hassle you either.
I did not check out the scores in the Uptown 0f New Orleans but I sure they are high as well. Many people walk for their health in Audubon Park. Take your dog along and it will become habit forming.
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New Orleans Real Estate, Colors sets us apart! Do we follow the crowds?
June 26th, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals
This is part of a recent article on colors of homes in the New Orleans area and how unique many of the homes and condos are. I have added some of my photos to give you some ideas of the variety. Historic New Orleans is blessed to have many such neighborhoods. Sometimes change is not good. We should be glad to have such a colorful city.
Of course someone is going to go overboard, its like having that Uncle who listens to a different drummer and sees what others do not. They too are accepted as the norm in many areas of town.
“Basically, it’s a fairly inoffensive color, easy to paint over, makes decorating very easy and generally no one has an objection,” Sciortino said. “In my opinion, it is rather lackluster and everyone has it.”
“Whereas the colors in neighborhoods such as the Marigny, Treme and the Bywater reflect more vibrantly colored French-Caribbean traditions, Uptown New Orleans has always tended toward a more subdued color palette, based largely on the architectural styles of the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, said Hilary Irvin, principal architectural historian for the Vieux Carré Commission. But Irvin said the monochromatic trend that has won favor recently Uptown is driven more by fashion than history. Read the rest of this entry »
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Warehouse District Murals, Artwork and the Buildings!
May 7th, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals
Living in your downtown condo can be an experience and many people never open their eyes these New Orleans Originals. I have no idea where the practice started but the area does have quite a few murals painted in the oddest places. New Orleans also loves flags and banners, its almost seasonal.
It could be about music like the Mural painted on corrugated metal outside Howling Wolfe in the New Orleans Warehouse District. It could be a map of the downtown area painted on the Hilton Garage. It could be a banner saluting the NBA all-star game.
A common theme is pictures of homes, buildings and music. What else would you want to paint on a house. Just wanted to share these
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New Orleans Uptown, The Azaleas have bloomed! Living and walking with history!
April 14th, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals
One of the great things about living in New Orleans is that the neighborhoods offer unlimited photo opportunities. I took these on Good Friday because I realised that the azaleas were almost finished blooming. New Orleans is unique for many reasons, one is the ability to walk from your condo into historic neighborhoods such as the Garden District and Uptown New Orleans.
The blog can say a lot with the photos and will leave it at that for now. Its always great to walk the neighborhoods before buying so you can see the good and the bad. New Orleans is a great walking town before it gets hot in the June, July, August and September. Most of the time you never need to water these gardens. Enjoy your day!
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Wednesday at Lafayette Square, it’s your Party and it’s free. Rain or Shine!
April 1st, 2008 categories: Art , Music , Parks, New Orleans Origionals, Warehouse District
Lafayette Square Wednesday at Lafayette Square is starting on April 2, 2008. The weekly concert series starts soon so we know Summer is almost here or at least late Spring. The Lafayette Concert series will run to June 18 th. The Young Leadership Council runs the annual series with the bands, various food and drink vendors and other vendors.
The series starts at 5:00 O’clock and runs till 7:30 rain or shine. Expect the rain to start or end the concert several times during the season. Its the New Orleans weather where it can rain and shine within an hour. The park is in the heart of the central business district or the New Orleans Warehouse District. Its on St. Charles across the street from Gallier Hall and the condos at 625 St. Charles Ave.
The Square was named after Lafayette who visited the area in 1825 and covers the entire block. Parking is easy and available for $3 on Poydras. The meter maids head home at 6pm if you are looking for street parking. The schedule is below and feature various local artists and an assortment of vendors trying to separate some money from you. The park is a great place to eat lunch for those working downtown and want to get away from the concrete.
Many times I will tie a visit in when selling Warehouse District Condos as I will likely see some of my old clients. You can see many of your new neighbors as well.
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New Orleans Crescent City Classic, 30 years old and running strong. Another New Orleans tradition
March 23rd, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals
The New Orleans Crescent City Classic a 10k road race was run over the Easter weekend on Saturday. As you can tell not everyone including me runs. Walking at a fast pace and a few photos later I finished the race in time to shower and get ready for an afternoon appointment. The Classic was 30 years old and still attracted about 18,500 to run, walk and communicate. There was a group costume contest as well. Real Estate agents are welcome, you never know what or who you will see.
The winners finish in under 28 minutes. The winners are usually from Kenya and are a blur to the camera as they run past. However they may not get to see that much. Here is what I saw as the race started. The race starts in Jackson Square in the French Quarter at 830 am. I started about 12-13 minutes later as the late arrivals and walkers started. The photos will be able to tell the story better than I. Had time for 150 photos so hopefully you can enjoy and get the New Orleans Feel.
Starting in the French Quarter we quickly move into the Warehouse District
Well, what can you say! We head downtown! Read the rest of this entry »
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French Quarter Condos, Zeus,Debra and Anne explore the French Quarter, Dog day Out!
March 16th, 2008 categories: French Quarter, New Orleans Origionals
People are not the only lovers of the French Quarter and Warehouse District of New Orleans. After a long week of indoor confinement, our dog, Zeus, decides it is time for a “dog day” outside… and that means Deb and me finding some entertainment for the old boy - or else. Woof.
We aren’t sure of the dog-friendliness of our neighborhood, or the French Quarter. One thing we do know for sure is that dogs are welcome and loved at the Cotton Mills condominiums.
Our building is full of dogs - from small yappy ones to full-blown great danes. A favorite is the shiny black lab, Boo-Ray, who lives across the courtyard and spins in circles with glee when he’s released outside. His owner is friendly, giving us a wave and a smile when we take Zeus out to play, and dozens of other pups populate the halls, stairwells and sidewalks of our cozy co-op.
But out on the town? We decide to give Zeus a special day, and our mission on a beautiful Saturday morning in March is to show the man of the hour a good time. We’ll have to be creative…
We start six blocks away from home with breakfast at Lucy’s, our favorite neighborhood pub. We’ve become “regulars” who can now order “the usual” at Lucy’s, so we think it will be a safe test… will our dog be welcome?
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New Orleans Condos, Best Cities For Singles, New Orleans ranked #17
March 13th, 2008 categories: Market Trends, New Orleans Origionals, Warehouse District
A large number of my clients who are buying New Orleans Condos are single. Many are young professionals or students who want more time to study or work hard, and play hard. A home will come later but for now a condo is the best match for needs and budget.
New Orleans, LA: In the Top 20 Again!
Several of the reasons New Orleans has a higher percentage of young people in 2008 is that many older people moved after getting flooded out in 2005. The older people were in no position to rebuild. The tourist industry is a magnet for younger workers.
New Orleans is home to many colleges, universities and medical schools. You have Tulane University, Tulane Medical School, LSU Medical School, LSU Dental School, Loyola University, UNO, Xavier University, Delgado College, Southern University, Dillard University and Loyola Law School among others. The artistic nature of New Orleans lets young people work out their dreams.
The older people tend to think younger than they are, or maybe they are hoping to be young again. Let me know your ideas.
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New Orleans Ferry, it’s free to ride as a pedistrian. Warehouse District by the Spanish Plaza to Algiers
March 10th, 2008 categories: New Orleans Origionals, Warehouse District
The Canal Street Ferry runs daily til mid-night from the foot of Canal Street to Algiers on the west bank. You go due east to get there. Going east to get west is sort of a New Orleans thing - a leftover from Christopher Columbus. The entrance is between the Aquarium of the Americas and Harrah’s Casino next to the River Walk. Since people cannot walk the Mississippi River Bridge the ride is free. The ferry service has been running since 1827.
Autos have to pay as they do on the bridge. The Mississippi River is the biggest and longest river in the United States so why not take a free ride. The Ferry docks in between the French Quarter and the Warehouse District so if you are downtown its a great way to take a break and get some great photos.
Its just another thing you can do that most people will not think about but its a hidden treasure. Its natural air conditioning in the summer.
” The Algiers ferry leaves the Canal Street docks every half-hour starting at 6 AM. Destination is Algiers, best known for Mardi Gras World, a warehouse-cum-fun park where the floats for the annual festival are assembled and housed. Best bet is to take this ferry at twilight, staying on for the round-trip (about 45 minutes) and returning to see the New Orleans skyline twinkling under the Southern skies. The ride is free to pedestrians and a mere dollar for cars.
An alternative boat ride is the “zoo cruise” which leaves the River View docks of the Audubon Park Zoo on a regular basis, floating downriver to the Aquarium of the Americas at the foot of Canal Street. You can take the ride in either direction, or both, for a nominal charge. The Mississippi River is hard to miss in New Orleans — just ask anyone for directions.” According to this tour guide its a thing to do. Living here you forget interesting things to do are not expensive.
There is even a Friends of the Ferry site and club.
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Bromeliads, A New Orleans Treat, they love the weather!
March 8th, 2008 categories: NOLA Gardens, New Orleans Origionals
I cannot even remember how I fell into this hobby but it was well before my real estate career started. Bromeliads are a sub-tropical family of plants related to Pineapples. They love the New Orleans weather. I happen to grow these guys because they are easy to grow and the blooms sometimes will last for several months. I have over 100 in pots and flower beds around the house. They need little soil, hate the cold weather, and love the rain and humidity. They can enjoy the shade of Oaks for months at a time.
I cannot give you a lot of scientific info on these plants but they are easy to take care of. I re-pot most of the plants yearly in a mixture of peat moss and garden soil. The pups are the new plants grown off the older plants after they bloom. Sometimes there can be 3-4 pups on a plant. You can break these off and replant. They will even grow with little soil as long as they have shade and water. I planted several in a tree several years ago and they are doing great.
The Bromeliads and the variety that they come in seem to be endless. Being in the real estate business its perfect for picking up new varieties as you meet other bromeliad lovers. You can check out the New Orleans Bromeliad Society for a schedule of their activities. They will have several shows and it’s another place to pick up some unusual varieties. Come on over and I will give you a couple as I have to start repotting and dividing them.
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