MUNI-NEWORLEANS COUNTYlocal legislationPublic Hearing

Proposed Zoning Change for New Stadium at 4290 Almonaster Avenue

Original title: a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 32/26 - ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Brief: Requesting a Zoning Change from an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District and an S-RD Suburban Two-Family Residential District to an OS-R Regional Open Space District and a conditional use to permit a stadium, on Lot Y on an undesignated square in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Almonaster Avenue, Higgins Boulevard, Metropolitan Street, and Saint Ferdinand Street (Municipal Address(es): 4290 Almonaster Avenue and 3059 Higgins Boulevard). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR APPROVAL”, subject to four (4) provisos. Annotation: (Cm. Green, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26).

April 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This zoning change would legally permit the construction and operation of a stadium on the specified site, potentially altering land use and traffic patterns in the Third Municipal District.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Orleans Parish School Board

The board is the applicant seeking the zoning change to facilitate stadium construction.

Residents of the Third Municipal District

Residents in the area surrounding the project site may experience changes in land use and potential stadium-related activity.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Orleans Parish School Board is requesting a zoning change to allow for the construction of a stadium at 4290 Almonaster Avenue and 3059 Higgins Boulevard. The proposal seeks to rezone the property to a Regional Open Space District and obtain a permit for stadium operations.

Key Facts

The Orleans Parish School Board is requesting a zoning change for Lot Y in the Third Municipal District.
The current zoning is MU-1 (Medium Intensity Mixed-Use) and S-RD (Suburban Two-Family Residential).
The requested zoning is OS-R (Regional Open Space District).
The proposal includes a request for a conditional use permit to allow for a stadium.
The City Planning Commission has recommended the proposal for approval.
The approval is subject to four specific provisos (conditions).
The site is bounded by Almonaster Avenue, Higgins Boulevard, Metropolitan Street, and Saint Ferdinand Street.
The deadline for action on this docket is June 8, 2026.
The file number for this request is TMP-2182.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this zoning change?

The change is requested to allow for the construction and operation of a stadium on the property.

Has the city already approved this?

The City Planning Commission has recommended approval, but the proposal is currently scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council.

What are the 'four provisos' mentioned?

The document notes that the approval is subject to four conditions, but it does not list the specific details of those conditions.

Why It Matters

This zoning change would legally permit the construction and operation of a stadium on the specified site, potentially altering land use and traffic patterns in the Third Municipal District.

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Zoning for Regional Open Space

The request indicates a shift toward designating this specific urban area as a Regional Open Space District to accommodate institutional sports facilities.

Orleans Parish School Board

Connected Entities

organizationCity Planning Commission“Recommended the zoning change for approval.”Map →

location3059 Higgins Boulevard“Secondary address of the proposed project site.”Map →

organizationOrleans Parish School Board“The applicant requesting the zoning change.”Map →

location4290 Almonaster Avenue“Primary address of the proposed project site.”Map →

otherZoning Docket No. 32/26“The official identifier for this legislative request.”Map →

personCm. Green“Council member associated with the docket.”Map →

Sources

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