When is the New Orleans population coming back? (Metairie, Lafayette: apartments, insurance)

[aab7855]

And we're not that poor anymore. The patronizing talk is getting old.

[rcp11889]

Originally Posted by Jimbo_1

Metairie is an older suburb but there are some mcmansions (I am mostly thinking of Old Metairie area which already has pretty diverse housing types). Plus they actually do have a some-what new development right of Airline near the Metairie country club gulf course. But if people want Mcmansions then they should look at a lot of the new houses that are being built in Lakeview.

But for the most part I dont get the "better housing stock" part with Metairie (well maybe better condition). If people like a bunch of ranch houses, then just look at New Orleans East or parts of Lakeview, Algiers, or Gentilly.

Right, other than the small area near metairie country club, Metairie is mostly old ranch houses or cottages. Old Metairie does have a pretty diverse housing stock and is one of the more pleasant parts of Jefferson Parish. Gentilly, Algiers and the East all have similar houses (without the traffic). Either way, if people want to move to Metairie, that's still a win for the city. Every city has suburbs.

[rcp11889]

Originally Posted by aab7855

And we're not that poor anymore. The patronizing talk is getting old.

Seriously, NOLA has a GDP that is very close to Austin's with like half the people.

[rcp11889]

Also, here's an article describing what's going on in NOLA right now.

A Look Into America's Fastest Growing City - Forbes

[annie_himself]

Originally Posted by rcp11889

Well, maybe 10 years ago you would be right. But the recession basically killed that type of development off. I just read an article in New Orleans City Business how low interest rates are not enticing young people to buy homes and that they are still renting in urban environments. The days of building giant subdivisions on golf courses are ending, it's not financially feasible for developers anymore.

And yeah there are no mcmansions or cul-de-sacs in Metairie. Metairie would probably be considered "in the city" in most areas. It's built on a grid and is just lined with basic ranch houses and the sort. Not exactly cul-de-sacs and mcmansions. Also, most of the homes in Metairie are almost 50 years old!

I'm mainly talking about new construction, the mcmansions and subdivisions are still more popular than new condos and townhouses. I do remember some houses being reminiscent of the East, with more of a grid.

[aab7855]

If you consider Lafayette a city you could consider Metairie one I guess. But that's not saying a whole lot.

[imaterry78259]

They are building new subdivisions in San Antonio and Austin like crazy. I just wonder why not in the New Orleans area, especially in East New Olreans(old six flags site) What about high rise condos on the Wharves and near Tulane

[imaterry78259]

Why don't buiild condos that resemble the FQ in some parts of the city.

[Neworleansisprettygood]

Originally Posted by imaterry78259

They are building new subdivisions in San Antonio and Austin like crazy. I just wonder why not in the New Orleans area, especially in East New Olreans(old six flags site) What about high rise condos on the Wharves and near Tulane

C'mon, you know this stuff. St. Tammany is littered with subdivisions. Most of the construction on the south shore is rebuilding.

[Neworleansisprettygood]

Originally Posted by imaterry78259

Why don't buiild condos that resemble the FQ in some parts of the city.

What makes you think any of us have the power to make this happen?