The document discusses plans for rail expansion and transit-oriented development along the Loyola corridor in New Orleans. It describes three phases of rail expansion costing $45 million, $75 million, and an amount to be determined. Mixed-use developments proposed along the corridor include a grocery store, sports entertainment district, office tower renovations, hotel expansion, luxury apartments, and a proposed civil court complex.

1. Connect Policy Forum Thursday, July 21, 2011 Partnership Private Sector Rail Expansion Transit Oriented Development

2. Partnership Delegated Management: First Delegated Management contract Veolia has in the United States. We are responsible for operating and managing all aspects of the transit agency. “We are the Public Authority”. Operation Maintenance Administration Finance Grants Management Capital Projects IT & Technology Scheduling and Planning Customer Service Marketing and Communications

3. Private Sector Neighborhood Improvements: Managing our operations with excellence and striving to bring innovative solutions to problems and increase passenger satisfaction. We are passionate about creating a better life for city-dwellers through well designed, innovative transportation systems and work to build the long-term trust of our diverse clients and implement our efforts by building authentic partnerships with our: Labor Unions Service Providers Vendors Employees Community Leaders Volunteers

4. Rail Expansion

5. Rail Expansion Phase I – Canal Street to Union Passenger Terminal (UPT) 1.2 Miles $45M - Tiger Grant Funding ($4.3M Local Funding) Construction will begin August 2011 Revenue Date June 2012 Phase II – French Quarter Loop Canal Street to Press Street (With an amendment to Poland Avenue) 1.18 Miles $75M – Revenue Tax Bond Current Final Design Construction Scheduled for the Fall of 2012 Phase III – Convention Center Loop 1.2 Miles Future Funding will be applied for under the Federal Transit Administration “Small Starts Program” later this year

6. Transit Oriented Development Proposed Mixed-Use: What type of Mixed-Use Developments are being proposed along the Loyola Corridor: Rouse’s Supermarket Development – Local gourmet grocer converting site into a 40,000sf upscale, full service market. Expected completion early 2011. “ Champion’s Square” Sports/Entertainment District – Redevelopment of former New Orleans Center Mall into a 90,000sf outdoor sports/entertainment retail district by Saints ownership. Currently in planning stages. Benson Tower Redevelopment – 485,000sf Class-A Office tower undergoing $83 million renovation by Saints ownership, to be completed in late 2010. 2/3 of space pre-leased to State of LA.

7. Transit Oriented Development Proposed Mixed-Use: What type of Mixed-Use Developments are being proposed along the Loyola Corridor: Hyatt Hotel Redevelopment - $270 million redevelopment of 1,193 room hotel will expand meeting space to 200,000sf and bring entrance to Loyola. Expected completion Fall 2011. 930 Poydras - $65 million, 250-Unit Luxury Rental Development – Completed 2010 Proposed Civil Court Complex – March 2010 action by State Legislature preserves site for future use as Civil Court Complex.

8. Transit Oriented Development

9. Transit Oriented Development