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John Churchill Chase right-of-way sale for hotel development

New Orleans

Summary

The Convention Center authority can buy a piece of John Churchill Chase and a 731-square-foot sliver of the Mississippi River Heritage Park for a future hotel.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed May 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Sale proceeds go to the city, and the land becomes part of a private hotel development.

✅Who benefits

The Convention Center authority and its future hotel project.

⚠️Who could be affected

A small strip of Mississippi River Heritage Park will be converted from public park use.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMay 12, 2026approved

City Planning Commission - May 12, 2026

The Convention Center authority can buy a piece of John Churchill Chase and a 731-square-foot sliver of the Mississippi River Heritage Park for a future hotel.

Related development

approved

Property Disposition 001/26 — John Churchill Chase right-of-way

Paves the way for a hotel expansion near the Convention Center, at the cost of a sliver of riverfront park.

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