Six Flags redevelopment narrowed down to 2 proposals
The finalists will have the next month to push for their idea before the panel picks one or decides to combine ideas. Author: Erika Ferrando (WWL) Updated: 10:34 PM CDT May 11, 2021
NEW ORLEANS We re approaching the 16-year mark since Hurricane Katrina left the Six Flags site abandoned, but Tuesday we were expecting to learn what would take its place.
Instead, two proposals moved forward.
Members of a group called New Orleans East Matters held their own day-long watch party to learn what redevelopment proposal would replace the abandoned amusement park.
A decision was expected to be made by the panel of city leaders, but two proposals advanced. They listened to hours of public comments that were largely in favor of Bayou Phoenix. That s a proposal led in part by local businessman and New Orleans East resident Troy Henry. It calls for a water park, hotel, sports complex and travel cente
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Officials say New Orleans city leaders are set to choose between three finalists bidding to redevelop the old Six Flags site.
Sources say the choice on who will transform the 200-acre site that has sat unused since Hurricane Katrina will be made on Tuesday.
One plan from Bayou Phoenix would create a family-oriented entertainment venue with a sports complex and water park, while a similar plan from the Situs Development Collective would include an RV park.
Finally, the proposal from Kiernan-West SHIELD, with backing from former Saints QB Drew Brees, would see multifaceted learning centers, including farms, to teach kids about urban agriculture.