The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) has approved the Bayou Phoenix master plan for the redevelopment of the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East.
The plan calls for the development of a movie studio, indoor and outdoor athletic fields, water parks, and two hotels. It also includes the repair and repaving of Michoud Boulevard, along with pumping stations, lighting, and water hook-ups.
The total cost of the project is estimated to be $873 million. NORA will need to provide $100 million in public funding to help make the project a reality.
The former Six Flags site has been vacant since 2005, when it was closed due to Hurricane Katrina. The new development is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the economy of New Orleans East.
The Bayou Phoenix master plan is a major step forward in the redevelopment of this important site. It is a bold and ambitious plan that has the potential to transform eastern New Orleans and the region as a whole.
History of the Site
The former Six Flags site was originally opened in 1990 as Jazzland. It was renamed Six Flags New Orleans in 2000. The park was closed in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina.
The site has been vacant since then. In 2017, the city of New Orleans selected Bayou Phoenix as the developer for the site. Bayou Phoenix is a joint venture between Troy Henry and the New Orleans East Economic Development District.
The Bayou Phoenix master plan is a major step forward in the redevelopment of this important site. It is a bold and ambitious plan that has the potential to transform eastern New Orleans and the region as a whole.
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