DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE PROJECT RFQ RESPONSE | APRIL 9 2018 · 4/9/2018 · Location: New Orleans, LA Mixed-Use Building Area: 125,000 sq. ft. 1893 Year Renovated: 2010 $38,800,000 Wisznia|Architecture+Development

PhotograPh Courtesy of Lafayette Parish CLerk of Court Louis J. Perret

DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE PROJECT

RFQ RESPONSE | APRIL 9 2018

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THE FEDERAL TEAM PROFILE ContaCt InformatIon

organIzatIonal Chart

hIstory

federal/state/loCal InCentIve experIenCe

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE the saratoga

the marItIme

the pIzItz

the garage

nICholson gateway development

Baton rouge mIxed use development/IBm BuIldIng

shaw Center for the arts

tetraCuBe lofts/enClave

vermIlIon lofts

mIraBeau water garden

lafayette regIonal aIrport

TEAM MEMBER BIOS marCel l. wIsznIa, aIa

stephen J. ortego, aIa

sImCha z. ward, aIa

mIChael whItehead

leonard K. lemoIne

vInCent “van” Champagne II

roBert “mIKe” rICe

mIChael p. “mIKe” lemoIne

Jeffrey CarBo, pla, asla

shannon BlaKeman, pla, asla

nouf alBalushI

andre J. Carr

alex strader, pla, asla

amy norval, asla

PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS development vIsIon

use analysIs

parKIng analysIs

fInanCIng

dIsposItIon

eConomIC ImpaCt

tImelIne

unIfIed development Code analysIs

Dear Mayor-President Joel Robideaux,

We are honored to have the opportunity to submit our qualifications and vision for the Old Federal Courthouse. It is my humble belief that we have assembled an impeccably qualified and collaborative team with a strong track record of success executing catalytic developments of this magnitude. Our depth of experience leveraging the range of federal and state incentive programs that support the mixed-use rehabilitation of historic sites make us particularly well suited to maximize the economic, social, and environmental benefits that this opportunity presents.

The historic character of the buildings on this site represent a tremendous opportunity. Preservation of these structures is good for the environment, a smart financial move, and will contribute to the historic character and cultural cachet of Downtown Lafayette for decades to come. Our proposal to renew these structures as The Federal House and The Federal Market creates a critical mass of workforce housing and a culinary destination that will spur economic revitalization and further downtown development.

While this submission contains preliminary concepts for the phased development of the site, our ultimate success will be dependent on local stakeholder input. We eagerly await the opportunity to begin a community engagement process with residential, business, and governmental stakeholders to identify how this project can best meet local needs and aspirations, while maximizing long term economic benefits to Lafayette Parish and the region as a whole.

On behalf of the entire Federal Team, I thank you for inviting us to participate in this critically important opportunity. I am confident that through this partnership our best work is yet to come.

Sincerely,

Marcel L. Wisznia

COVER LETTERTABLE OF CONTENTS

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TEAM PROFILE

Business

stakeholders

residential

stakeholders

economic

consultants

Architect Developer

Wisznia architecture+development

marCel wIsznIa, aIa

presIdent

sImCha ward, aIa proJeCt manager

mIChael whItehead proJeCt analyst

Architect

so studio

stephen ortego, aIa

prInCIpal arChIteCt

lAnDscApe Architect

carBo landscape architecture


partner

GenerAl contrActor

the lemoine company

lenny lemoIne

C.e.o.

van Champagne vp preConstruCtIon

mIKe rICe

vp CommerCIal ConstruCtIon

mIKe lemoIne

operatIons manager


CONTACT INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Architect / Developer - Lead Respondent

Wisznia | Architecture + Development 800 Common Street, Suite 200New Orleans, LA 70112Project Contact: Marcel WiszniaTelephone: 504.581.1948Email: [email protected]

Architect

SO / STUDIO 100 E. Vermilion Street, Suite 120Lafayette, LA 70506Project Contact: Stephen OrtegoTelephone: 337.541.1144Email: [email protected]

Landscape Architect

CARBO Landscape Architecture 200 Laurel Street, Suite 100Baton Rouge, LA 70801Project Contact: Shannon BlakemanTelephone: 225.302.7452Email: [email protected]

General Contractor

The Lemoine Company214 Jefferson Street, Suite 200Lafayette, LA 70501Project Contact: Mike RiceTelephone: 337.896.7720Email: [email protected]

Joint venture team


Throughout the company’s history, the firm’s purpose has remained the same: To achieve excellence in construction while enhancing the lives of all involved. Lemoine employees stand behind this mission and ensure they achieve this purpose each day by delivering unparalleled customer service and building quality products, people, and relationships.

Also based in Lafayette is SO Studio, an architecture, urban design, and historic preservation firm. The company was founded by architect Stephen Ortego after his service as a legislator in the Louisiana House of Representatives. The firm has recently delivered or is under construction on a number of design oriented residential and commercial office projects in Lafayette. SO Studio is currently partnering with Wisznia|Architecture+Development on the development of a permanent home for a French Immersion Charter School in a historic school in Sunset, Louisiana.

CARBO is a nationally recognized landscape architecture and planning firm established in 1995 as Jeffrey Carbo Landscape Architects. Their experience consists of a continuum of successfully completed works, including: urban streetscapes, institutional, corporate, and academic campuses, environmental education venues, large scale planning initiatives, botanical gardens, and residential and estate gardens.

CARBO’s work embraces a thoughtful and resolute mission: clear purpose and artful execution within the ideology of classic simplicity. They have garnered extensive peer recognition and have received over 70 design awards on the state and national levels. In 2014, the firm was awarded the prestigious National ASLA Award of Excellence for the Woodland Rain Garden near Shreveport, Louisiana. Most recently, CARBO was awarded a 2016 National ASLA Honor Award for the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, a 2016 National ASLA Honor Award for Destination: The Lakes (in association with SWA Group), and a 2016 National AIA Education Facility Design Award of Merit for the Indian Springs School (in association with Lake | Flato Architects) in Birmingham,

Alabama.

FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL INCENTIVE EXPERIENCEFederal

Federal Historic Tax Credits HUD 221 (d) 4 Loan Guarantee Program HUD 221 (d) 4 Green MIP Reduction New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) HUD 108 Loan Program Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) FEMA and NDR Funding

state

State Historic Tax Credits (Multiple States) Alabama SAVES Loan

local

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) PILOT Restoration Tax Abatement Local Infrastructure Grant

TEAM HISTORY

The members of The Federal Joint Venture Team have substantial experience collaboratively delivering innovative and catalytic mixed-use developments on urban infill sites in Louisiana and throughout the Southern United States.

Wisznia | Architecture+Development was founded in Corpus Christi by Walter Wisznia in 1947. At the beginning of the 1960’s, Walter pioneered a new building type in Texas, residential condominiums. The concept was so new for the area that legislation had to be written to allow for this building type. Although it was unusual at the time, Walter Wisznia not only acted as Architect, but also as Real Estate Developer.

Marcel Wisznia, following in his father’s footsteps as an Architect/Developer, has a long history of partnering with governmental entities to bring transformative projects to market. He was awarded the Tony Goldman Award by The National Trust for Historic Preservation for his leadership in modifying federal regulations to enable HUD guaranteed loans to be utilized in conjunction with other federal and state incentive programs. The pairing of these key programs with others contributed to the development of Union Lofts, a $12-million mixed-use development; The Maritime, a $38 million mixed-use development; and The Saratoga, a $42 million mixed-use development in the New Orleans CBD. The success of these developments led Marcel to bring the model to other markets, including the award winning Pizitz Redevelopment in Birmingham, Alabama and the soon to be underway 600 Building in Corpus Christi, Texas. Wisznia is partnering with The Lemoine Company on the 600 Building as well as on a $50 Million re-development currently under construction in the New Orleans CBD called The Garage.

Headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, The Lemoine Company is one of the most respected full-service general contracting and construction management firms in the Southeast. Lemoine constructs and manages projects ranging from minor interior renovations to some of the most complex commercial, education, healthcare, public and industrial landmarks in the Gulf Region. Founded by Lewis L. “Hoss” Lemoine in 1935 as The Cottonport Lumber Company, the organization remains family owned and operates today as The Lemoine Company.

Throughout Lemoine’s 40+ years, they have provided general contracting and construction management services on our region’s largest commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family, retail and cultural/performing arts spaces. Lemoine has completed over $250 million of multi-family and mixed-use projects across the gulf south region. This experience represents 1.4 million square feet of multi-family construction, with an occupancy of over 4,600 persons. Lemoine’s most notable multi-family project to date is the 24 acre Nicholson Gateway Development located in Baton Rouge. This project consists of 7 new student housing buildings, parking, and retail space. Lemoine is proudly partnered with CARBO Landscape on this project, and look forward to growing the team experience through this project.

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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE

the saratoga

the marItIme

the pIzItz

the garage

nICholson gateway development

Baton rouge mIxed use development/IBm BuIldIng

shaw Center for the arts

tetraCuBe lofts/enClave

vermIlIon lofts

mIraBeau water garden

lafayette regIonal aIrport


THE SARATOGA

Location: New Orleans, LAProperty Type: Mixed-UseBuilding Area: 155,000 sq. ft.Year Built: 1956Year Renovated: 2011Total Development Cost:$41,800,000

Architect & Developer:Wisznia|Architecture+DevelopmentGeneral Contractor:Woodward Design + BuildFinancing:HUD/FHA-Insured 221 (d)4Federal Historic Tax CreditsState Historic Tax Credits Residential Area:116,122 Net RentableResidential Units: 155Retail Area:

6,562 Net Rentable

THE MARITIME

Location: New Orleans, LAProperty Type: Mixed-Use

Building Area: 125,000 sq. ft.Year Built: 1893

Year Renovated: 2010Total Development Cost:

$38,800,000

Architect & Developer:Wisznia|Architecture+Development

General Contractor:Woodward Design + Build

Financing:HUD/FHA-Insured 221 (d)4Federal Historic Tax Credits

State Historic Tax Credits New Markets Tax Credits

Residential Area:80,836 SF Net Rentable

Residential Units: 105

Retail Area: 11,211 SF Net Rentable

Office Area:

11,050 SF Net Rentable


THE PIZITZ

Location: Birmingham, ALProperty Type: Mixed-UseBuilding Area: 251,000 sq. ft.Year Built: 1925Year Renovated: 2016Total Development Cost: $68,000,000

Developer: Bayer, Wisznia, StonehengeArchitect: Wisznia|A+D, KPS GroupGeneral Contractor: Brasfield & GorrieFinancing:HUD/FHA-Insured 221 (d)4HUD 108 LoanFederal Historic Tax CreditsAlabama State Historic Tax Credits New Markets Tax CreditsAlabama Saves Energy Conservation LoanBirmingham City Infrastructure Grant

Residential Area: 115,227 sfResidential Units: 143 Gross Retail Area: 39, 855 sf Office Area: 12,993 sfParking Gross Area: 193,517 sf

Parking Spaces: 365

THE GARAGE

Location: New Orleans, LAProperty Type: Mixed-UseBuilding Area: 150,000SF

Year Built:1951Year Renovated: 2018

Total Development Cost:$49,000,000

Architect & Developer:Wisznia|Architecture+Development

General Contractor:The Lemoine Company

Financing:Federal Historic Tax Credits

State Historic Tax Credits Restoration Tax Abatement





NICHOLSON GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT

Location: Baton Rouge, LAProperty Type: Student HousingBuilding Area: 1,135,215 sq. ft.Year Built: 2018Year Renovated: N/ATotal Development Cost:$186,000,000

Architect & Developer:RISE: A Real Estate CompanyNiles Bolton AssociatesRemson | Haley | HerpinGeneral Contractor:The Lemoine Company, LLCFinancing:Private/Public Partnership

Residential Area:822,231 SF Net RentableResidential Units: 768 bedsRetail Area: 38,365 SF Net Rentable

BATON ROUGE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT / IBM

BUILDING

Location: Baton Rouge, LAProperty Type: Multi-Family


Year Renovated: N/ATotal Development Cost:

$55,000,000

Architect & Developer:Commercial Realty Properties Trust

Antunovich AssociatesGeneral Contractor:

The Lemoine Company, LLCFinancing:

Private



Office Area:

168,000 SF Net Rentable


Awards ABC Pelican Chapter Award of

Excellence, 2012

Awards AIA National, 2008

AIA Gulf States Region, 2005AIA New England, 2005

Boston Society of Architects, 2005

ACADIANA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Location: Lafayette, LAProperty Type: Arts/Cultural CenterBuilding Area: 20,000 sq. ft.Year Built: 2009Year Renovated: N/ATotal Development Cost:$12,000,000

Architect & Developer:Lafayette Consolidated GovernmentArchitects SouthWestEskew+Dumez+ Ripple, APCGeneral Contractor:The Lemoine Company, LLCFinancing:

State Funding

SHAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Location: Baton Rouge, LAProperty Type: Arts/Cultural Center


Year Renovated: 2005Total Development Cost:

$35,900,000

Architect & Developer:Arts Block Development, LLCEskew+Dumez+Ripple, APC

Schwartz/Silver ArchitectsGeneral Contractor:

The Lemoine Company, LLCFinancing:

City, State, and LSU Funding

Office Area: 30,000SF Net Rentable


TETRACUBE LOFTS/ ENCLAVE

Location: Lafayette, LAProperty Type: NeighborhoodBuilding Area: Tetracube: 6,512 sq. ft.

Year Built: 2017Total Development Cost:$14,000,000Architect:SO Studio/Vermilion ArchitectsDeveloper:Tetracube lofts: Bayou CourtableauEnclave: Enclave DevelopmentFinancing:Conventional loan

Residential Area:124,975 Net RentableResidential Units: 95Retail Area:

2,112 Net Rentable

VERMILION LOFTS

Location: Lafayette, LAProperty Type: Mixed-Use

Building Area: 19,202 sq. ft.Year Built: CD phase

Total Development Cost:Estimated $3,500,000

Architect & Developer:SO STUDIO

General Contractor:To be selected

Financing:Conventional loan





LAFAYETTE REGIONAL AIRPORT

Location: Lafayette, LAProperty Type: Municipal Airport

Project Area: 0.5 MilesYear Built: 2012

Total Construction Cost:

$11,000,000

Landscape Architect:CARBO Landscape Architecture

MIRABEAU WATER GARDEN

Location: New Orleans, LAProperty Type: Public Open Space/Stormwater DetentionProject Area: 25 AcresYear Built: In progress, Phase I to be completed in Spring 2020Total Construction Cost:Approx. $13,800,000

Landscape Architect:CARBO Landscape ArchitectureFinancing:HMGP FEMA FundingNDR Funding

Water Flow: first flush (1” - 3” event) - 0.5M gallons Water Flow: 2-year storm - 4.9M gallons Water Flow: 10-year storm - 17.8M gallons


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TEAM MEMBER BIOS

marCel l. wIsznIa, aIa

stephen J. ortego, aIa

sImCha z. ward, aIa

mIChael whItehead

leonard K. lemoIne

vInCent “van” Champagne II

roBert “mIKe” rICe

mIChael p. “mIKe” lemoIne

Jeffrey CarBo, pla, asla


nouf alBalushI

andre J. Carr

alex strader, pla, asla

amy norval, asla


Marcel Wisznia is a second generation Architect/Developer who sees potential where others see problems. His commitment to design excellence has remained consistent throughout 45 years of practice; from his first commission, an award winning residence, to his most recent completed development, The Pizitz, which was honored with ENR Southeast’s Best Restoration Award in 2017.

With dedicated hands-on leadership, his firm has designed and developed an extensive portfolio of civic, office, residential, retail, hospitality, cultural and planning work. Hurricane Katrina was a turning point for Marcel and his firm. While others were leaving New Orleans, Marcel doubled down on development in the city’s downtown.

In the wake of the storm, Marcel led $92 million of investment in three downtown mixed-use historic restoration projects: Union Lofts, The Maritime, and The Saratoga. These developments were pioneering, not only in bringing residential vitality to the CBD, but also in the unique combination of federal, state, and local incentives that were necessary to bring the projects to fruition. Marcel was awarded the Tony Goldman award in 2011 by The National Trust for Historic Preservation in recognition of his persistence in creating the financial structures necessary to rehabilitate these historic buildings. Since then, Marcel has exported the model beyond New Orleans, as exemplified by the recently completed Pizitz in Birmingham and by the soon to be under construction 600 Building in Corpus Christi. Most recently Marcel began construction on Stephens Garage, the innovative repositioning of a mid-century car dealership as a one of a kind residential community.

Marcel is a graduate of the Tulane University School of Architecture and remains a strong supporter of its mission. He currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board and played a key role in the 2011 launch of the Masters of Sustainable Real Estate Development program. He is also heavily engaged in numerous civic and professional associations and served as the president of the New Orleans Chapter of the AIA when the city hosted the 2011 National AIA Convention.

education

Master of Architecture:Tulane University1973

registrations

Licensed Architect: LA, TX, AL, MS, NM

selected proJect experience

Stephens Garage, New Orleans, LATwo Saints, New Orleans, LAThe 600 Building, Corpus Christi, TXThe Pizitz, Birmingham, ALThe Saratoga, New Orleans, LAThe Maritime, New Orleans, LAUnion Lofts, New Orleans, LALafitte Community Center, New Orleans, LA400 Penn Plaza, Roswell, NMISD Building, Albuquerque, NMCYF Building, Albuquerque, NMNational Park Service, Santa Fe, NMDVR Building, Santa Fe, NM Airport Roadway Canopy, New Orleans, LANueces County Courthouse, Corpus Christi, TXEsprit Retail Store, New Orleans, LANew Orleans Healing Center, New Orleans, LA

MARCEL L. WISZNIA, AIAPresident Wisznia|arChiteCture + deveLoPment

Stephen J. Ortego, AIA is the founder and principal of SO Studio. In his role as principal, Stephen oversees projects from their schematic phase all the way into construction administration and close out. His specialties include historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects, new contem-porary designs for office buildings and mixed-use buildings and master planning for neighborhoods and townhouse typologies.

Stephen is a graduate of the Tulane School of Architecture. While at Tulane, Stephen spend time in Central America where he studied tropical architecture in Guatemala and Belize through Tulane’s study abroad pro-gram and he built his thesis five times on the coast of Honduras.

From 2012 to 2017, Stephen served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representative. While a legislator, he served on the Commerce, Natural Resource and Municipal committees. He also focused on French Immer-sion education initiatives, environmentally friendly initiatives, and health-care. Notable to the practice of architecture, he co-authored and led the bill that adopted the new Louisiana plumbing code for buildings (IPC).

Stephen is an active board member of the US Green Building Council, Louisiana Chapter and is a LEED accredited professional. He has over-seen the design and construction of several LEED certified houses and previously worked in construction administration in 2007 for Make it Right in the Lower Ninth ward of New Orleans following hurricane Katrina.

More recently Stephen has led the charge to create a French Immersion Charter school in St. Landry Parish and has overseen the team to develop the construction documents, code research and schematic design for the rehabilitation of a historic school building in Sunset, Louisiana, adapting the building to new codes and methodologies of teaching.

education

Master of ArchitectureMinor in BusinessTulane University

2007

registrations

Licensed Architect: LA


Tetracube Lofts/ Enclave, Lafayette, LAStandard Title Office, Lafayette, LA

Old Bank of Lafayette, Carencro, LAThe Last House, Stirling Grove, Lafayette, LA

Vermilion Lofts, Lafayette, LA

STEPHEN J. ORTEGO, AIAPrinCiPaL arChiteCt so/studio


Simcha “Sim” Ward is an Architect and Development Project Manager at Wisznia|Architecture+Development. He is a strong believer in the triple bottom line and strives to work on developments that deliver positive results economically, ecologically, and socially. Sim is constantly seeking opportunities to integrate the latest in technology and project delivery methodology in order to work smarter and deliver greater value. His attention to detail, cross-disciplinary approach and communication skills are an asset in fostering strong relationships with the diverse array of stakeholders on Wisznia’s development projects; from government officials to skilled tradesmen.

Prior to joining the team at Wisznia, Simcha practiced in the Washington DC office of global design and architecture consultancy CallisonRTKL. While in DC his work focused on a global array of retail and hospitality driven mixed-use developments for clients such as General Growth Properties, Royal Caribbean, ChinaLand Group, and Emaar. Sim was heavily involved in R+D efforts within the firm, receiving the 2012 Leonard Kagan Research Fellowship for his concept of linking BIM models to databases to create building performance infographics. He also developed operational energy related aspects of a firm-wide Performance Driven Design dashboard under the direction the Chief Sustainability Officer.

Simcha graduated from Tulane University School of Architecture in 2011 and currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board. He is a Licensed Architect in the District of Columbia and is engaged in an array of professional, civic and philanthropic groups.

education

Master of Architecture:Tulane University2011

registrations

Licensed Architect: DC #ARC102609

LEED Green Associate #10922146

BIM Autodesk Revit Certified Professional


Stephens Garage, New Orleans, LATwo Saints, New Orleans, LAThe 600 Building, Corpus Christi, TXMerchant II, Houston, TXThe SoNo Collection, Norwalk, CTThe Gallery At Market East, Philadelphia, PATaskin City Plaza, Changsha, ChinaDubai Creek Harbour Master Plan, Dubai, UAELongDongBao Town Center, Guiyang, ChinaQianhai Master Plan, Qianhai, ChinaCruise Ship Concept Design, Miami, FL

SIMCHA Z. WARD, AIAdeveLoPment ProJeCt manager

Wisznia|arChiteCture + deveLoPment

Michael Whitehead has been with Wisznia | Architecture + Development for three years and is responsible for the financial aspects of Wisznia’s projects. He has been working in real estate and tax credit consulting since 2008 and specializes in historic and low income housing tax cred-its. Prior to joining Wisznia, Michael worked for a New York City based affordable housing development firm, where as a development associate he oversaw the financial and logistical aspects of LIHTC projects, coordi-nating banks, tax credit investors, state agencies, architects and contrac-tors. The company’s main project during his tenure was the rehabilitation of a 65 unit affordable senior housing building in Newburgh, NY which layered low income and historic tax credits along with HOME funds.

Before moving to New York, Michael spent several years abroad in the UK and the Caribbean. During which he earned his MBA and Volunteered for Junior Achievement of Grenada, which teaches high school students basic finance, accounting and marketing to facilitate operating their own business. As a historic tax credit consultant in Louisiana, he has suc-cessfully secured credits for multi-family, office and hotel projects.

Michael has a multi-disciplinary education background; he holds a Certifi-cate in Real Estate Development from NYU, an MBA from Edinburgh Busi-ness School, a Master of Preservation Studies from the Tulane School of Architecture and a BA in History from Tulane University. He has been part of several civic organizations including the Municipal Arts Society (MAS), Urban Land Institute and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He is an advocate for smart urban planning, preservation and transit which all contribution to the creation of vibrant sustainable cities.

education

Certificate in Real Estate Development: New York University,

2012

Master of Business Administration: Edinburgh Business School

2011

Master of Preservation Studies: Tulane School of Architecture

2008

Bachelor of the Arts in History:Tulane University

2006


Stephens Garage, New Orleans, LAThe 600 Building, New Orleans, LA

Two Saints, New Orleans, LAThe Saratoga, New Orleans, LA The Maritime, New Orleans, LA

Hudson Pointe Apartments, Newburgh, NYHigh Pointe Apartments, Newburgh, NY

MICHAEL WHITEHEADsenior deveLoPment assoCiate Wisznia | arChiteCture + deveLoPment


As President and Chief Executive Officer, Lenny is the flag bearer for the company’s focus on excellence, innovation and advanced delivery models to meet the dynamically shifting needs of today’s construction consumers. As one of the founders of The Lemoine Company more than 35 years ago, he has led the company since inception. Lenny brings to the top position direct project management skills ranging from small renovations to highly complex and challenging projects.Lenny’s insistence on solving all of a customer’s concerns, delivering value added service and great outcomes has pushed The Lemoine Company to the forefront of the construction industry.

Areas of Expertise:Customer Satisfaction Strict Attention to Detail Excellent Leadership SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsEmployee DevelopmentRelationships Process Controls 41+ Years Industry Experience

Affiliations:Lafayette Central Park, Board of Directors, 2013 - Present Louisiana Association Board of Industry, Board of Directors, 2013 - Present University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation, Board of Directors, 2012 - Present Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation, Board of Directors, 2009 - Present Iberia Bank, Board of Directors, 2008 - Present

education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business Louisiana State University1975


Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge, LAElks Place Renovations, New Orleans, LABaton Rouge Mixed Use Development/IBM Building, Baton Rouge, LAAcadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LAPatrick F. Taylor Hall, Baton Rouge, LACPRA - The Water Campus, Baton Rouge, LAII City Plaza, Baton Rouge, LANicholson Gateway Development, Baton Rouge, LAThe Water Institute of the Gulf, Baton Rouge, LA

LEONARD K. “LENNY” LEMOINEPresident and Chief exeCutive offiCer

the Lemoine ComPany, LLC

As Vice President of Preconstruction and Integrated Project Delivery, Van has overall responsibility for the day to day operational and financial success of Pre-Construction and I.P.D. Services. His responsibilities include oversight of Pre-Construction, Estimating, Business Development, Project Staffing, Resource Alignment, Customer and Subcontractor/Supplier Relationships. With over 30 years of varied experience in the construction industry and as long time owner of one of Louisiana’s largest specialty subcontractors and architectural Millwork/Casework manufacturing firms specializing in Healthcare and now as Vice President of The Lemoine Company he has acquired a diverse and in-depth background in the construction industry.His attention to detail and vast experience in a variety of construction projects enhance his ability to manage project teams by effectively communicating with and motivating his teams to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction and quality. Van has successfully managed a craft workforce of over 300 employees on both conventional and fast track construction projects in the states of Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana.

Areas of Expertise:Strict Attention to Detail Customer SatisfactionExcellent Communication SkillsContract ReviewPreconstruction Value AnalysisDesign Build Delivery MethodIntegrated Project Delivery Approaches42+ Years Industry Experience

education

Bachelor of Biological, Mathematics, and Physical Science

University of Louisiana at Lafayette1976

certiFications

Uncommon Leadership Academy,2006, Human Dynamics, Inc.

FMI Leadership Academy, 2007


Stephens Garage, New Orleans, LAShaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge, LA

UL Campus Housing, Lafayette, LA Children’s Hospital New Orleans Expansion,

New Orleans, LAOur Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Replacement, Lafayette, LANew Orleans East Hospital, New Orleans, LA

UL Athletics Tier 1, Lafayette, LAUL Student Union Renovations, Lafayette, LA

VINCENT “VAN” CHAMPAGNE, IIviCe President of PreConstruCtion & integrated ProJeCt deLivery



As Vice President of Commercial Construction, Mike provides overall guidance of the Construction Manager, Project Manager, and Superintendent. His responsibilities include the management, operations and profitability of all construction projects within their assigned geography or sector. This position ensures that projects are delivered safely, on schedule and to the satisfaction of our customers. The Vice President of Commercial Construction is also responsible for preconstruction services and business development including locating, developing, defining, negotiating, closing and adequate backlog to achieve annual revenue plan.Mike has over twelve years experience which began in Preconstruction Services from 2003 to 2005 as an Estimator. From there, he was promoted to manager of a small projects division which doubled in size from 2005 to 2008. After a successful experience of leading small projects, Mike was again promoted to Preconstruction Manager in 2008. In 2013 Mike was promoted to his current role of Vice President of Commercial Construction.

Areas of Expertise:Excellent Management & Leadership SkillsFosters Teamwork Among Stakeholders Conceptual Estimating 14+ Years Industry Experience Contract ReviewSchedule Management

education

Bachelor of Science in BuildingConstructionUniversity of Florida2003

certiFications

Uncommon Leadership Academy, 2006


Nicholson Gateway Development, Baton Rouge, LAThe Water Institute of the Gulf, Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge Mixed Use Development/IBM Building, Baton Rouge, LAPatrick F. Taylor Hall, Baton Rouge, LACPRA - The Water Campus, Baton Rouge, LAII City Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA

ROBERT “MIKE” RICEviCe President of CommerCiaL ConstruCtion


As Operations Manager, Mike provides leadership in achieving all profit, time, quality and customer satisfaction objectives on projects. His responsibilities include buyout and purchasing, cost management control, submittal process, close-out documents and managing/coordinating subcontractors.Mike offers experience in all phases of commercial construction, including estimating, design consultation, scheduling, quality control and cost management. His ability to comprehend architectural and structural details through interpretation of the contract drawings and specifications is one of his greatest strengths. Mike’s strict attention to detail combined with excellent communication skills, proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate the entire project team ensures owner/client satisfaction to the highest level of quality.Mike has proven he can manage both new and difficult addition/renovation projects in a safe and efficient manner, while keeping the client in full operation.

Areas of Expertise:Attention to detailExcellent management and communication skillsExperience in managing projects in operating facilitiesExperience in managing complex logistics

education

Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration

University of Southwestern Louisiana1991

certiFications

OSHA 30

Uncommon Leadership Academy, 2009


Nicholson Gateway Development, Baton Rouge, LA

Patrick F. Taylor Hall, Baton Rouge, LALSU Tiger Stadium South End Zone Stadium

Expansion, Baton Rouge, LALSU Business Education Complex, Baton

Rouge, LAII City Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Cox Academic Center for Student Ath-letes, Baton Rouge, LA

MICHAEL P. “MIKE” LEMOINEoPerations manager



Shannon Blakeman is a Partner and Director of the Baton Rouge office of CARBO and native of Lafayette, LA. Prior to joining the firm, Shannon worked in North Carolina where he gained experience in park, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects. During his 18 years of practice, he has developed a broad knowledge base, ranging from detail design to large scale site and master planning. His knowledge brings a well-rounded approach to the design process, providing thoughtful design solutions. In his role as Partner, Shannon provides team leadership throughout the design process fostering positive client relationships, developing conceptual themes, and ensuring quality implementation. In addition, he facilitates efficient and effective communication between workgroups, clients and multi-disciplinary team members. His responsibilities also include business development for private and public sector clients within the region, while working to grow the Baton Rouge office.

Shannon graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. He is a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Louisiana, and a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architecture’s professional society. Shannon has been an active member in the local chapter for a number of years, serving on the Executive Committee from 2006-2018.

Shannon has collaborated on several award-winning designs including:Baton Rouge Lakes Master Plan - Louisiana Chapter ASLA Award of Excellence, National ASLA Honor AwardCane River Community Master Plan - Louisiana Chapter ASLA Honor AwardLSU Hill Farm District Master Plan - Louisiana Chapter ASLA Merit AwardPlacemaking for Alexandria - Louisiana State Chapter ASLA Merit Award

education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture:Louisiana State University

1999

registrations

Licensed Landscape Architect:

LA


Lafayette Airport Entrance Development, Lafayette, LA

Bolton Avenue Corridor Enhancement, Alexandria, LA

Lower 3rd Corridor Improvements, Alexandria, LA

Mirabeau Water Garden, New Orleans, LAComprehensive Plan for Downtown

Redevelopment, Orange, TXGreening Congress Street, Jackson, MS

Jena Oak Street Pilot Project, Jena, LALSU Nicholson Gateway, Baton Rouge, LA

Navigating Alexandria: Comprehensive Signage & Wayfinding, Alexandria, LA

Third Street Corridor Enhancement, Alexandria, LA

Masonic Corridor Signage, Alexandria, LAVernon Parish Comprehensive Plan,

Vernon Parish, LA

Bienville Square Master Plan, Mobile, AL

SHANNON BLAKEMAN, PLA, ASLAPartner

CarBo LandsCaPe arChiteCture

Jeffrey Carbo is the founding principal of CARBO Landscape Architecture with over 30 years experience in professional practice. The range and scope of his concerns include environmental conservation, the historical and cultural context of local and regional projects, and attention to detail in the numerous gardens and places he has helped create. In his role as Principal, Jeff provides leadership in client relations, conceptual design, budget development, design criticism, project management, and construction observation. Jeff serves as multi-discipline team leader, with hands-on skills in quality assurance and details. He is a 1985 graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and holds professional licensure as a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Louisiana. He is also registered in Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina. Since 1998 he has held professional certification by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB), earned in part through meeting or exceeding professional experience requirements. Jeff is a member of the LSU College of Art and Design Dean’s Circle and serves on the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture Alumni Advisory Council. In 2007, Jeff received the LSU College of Art and Design Distinguished Alumni Award and was a member of Forever LSU Campaign Cabinet. In 2011, Jeff was inducted in the LSU Hall of Distinction, the highest honor given to LSU graduates.

Jeff is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Landscape Architecture’s professional society. Jeff has been an active member in the local chapter for a number of years. He served as President of the Louisiana Chapter of ASLA in 2000. In 2005, Jeff was elected to the Class of Fellows of the national organization. Jeff served on the ASLA National Education Programming Committee and has been a speaker at ASLA Annual Meetings in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Jeff has also been a speaker at numerous state, regional and national conferences as well as garden clubs throughout the south regarding the firm’s work and philosophy. CARBO is a current United States Green Building Council Member. In 2011, CARBO was honored as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses during the LSU 100 Awards ceremony.

education

Bachelor of Landscape ArchitectureLouisiana State University1985

registrations

Licensed Landscape Architect: AL, AR, LA, MS, TX


Alexandria Gateways, Alexandria, LABolton Avenue Corridor Enhancement, Alexandria, LAComprehensive Plan for Downtown Redevelopment, Orange, TXGreening Congress Street, Jackson, MSJena Oak Street Pilot Project, Jena, LALafayette Airport Entrance Development, Lafayette, LALSU Nicholson Gateway, Baton Rouge, LAMasonic Corridor Signage, Alexandria, LASt. Landry Parish Visitor Center, St. Landry Parish, LA

Bienville Square Master Plan, Mobile, AL

JEFFREY CARBO, PLA, ASLAPrinCiPaL



ANDRE J. CARRinterior design intern so/studio

NOUF ALBALUSHIarChiteCt intern so/studio

AMY NORVAL, ASLALandsCaPe designer


ALEX STRADER, PLA, ASLALandsCaPe arChiteCt


education

Master of Architecture:University of Louisiana at Lafayette2016


Standard Title Office, Lafayette, LAVermilion Lofts, Lafayette, LAGreenTree Lofts, Lafayette, LA

education

Bachelor of Interior DesignUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette

2016


Standard Title Office, Lafayette, LAVermilion Lofts, Lafayette, LAGreenTree Lofts, Lafayette, LA

Amy Norval received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from Louisiana State University in 2013. Since graduation, Amy has gained professional experience working losely with various suburban and rural municipalities and building skills in community engagement and education on contemporary design principles. Amy is also an active member of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, serving as Associate Representative.

As a southeastern Louisiana native, she has a deep appreciation for the culture that has evolved from our dynamic coastal landscape. Amy also maintains an interest in Louisiana native and naturalized plants and local recycled materials as they are used in stormwater management practices and coastal sustainability.

education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture:Louisiana State University

2013


Mirabeau Water Garden, New Orleans, LA*North Boulevard Town Square,

Baton Rouge, LA*Garfield Greenway, Lafayette, LA

*Urban Water Plan, New Orleans, LA

*project experience while at other firms

André J. Carr joined SO Studio in January 2017. He holds a Bachelors of Interior Design from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. André acted as designer for a home builder supplier for four years before joining the firm.

While at UL, André was awarded the Design Excellence award in 2014 and also participated in the UL School of Architecture and Design’s study abroad program in Paris. Before joining the Interior Design program at UL, André studied two years of Landscape Architecture at LSU at Eunice.

His professional experiences include leading the design for restroom remodels of multiple office buildings, millwork design, knowledge in fur-niture specifications and layouts as well as coordination of lighting design with engineering consultants.

Nouf AlBalushi joined SO Studio in January 2017. Originally hailing from Oman, Nouf moved to Lafayette to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. While at UL, Nouf was awarded the Alumni Award for her Bachelor’s final project. She also took part of the study abroad program in Paris that was focused on Architecture History and urban design.

Nouf’s professional experience includes office building new construction design and coordination of construction documents. Her experience in detail drawings, building sections and renderings gives clients an encompassing visualization of the firm’s concept of each project.

Nouf serves as a member of the faculty at UL Lafayette as an adjunct professor, teaching first and second year architecture studio classes.

education

Bachelor of Landscape ArchitectureLouisiana State University

2011

registrations

Licensed Landscape Architect:

LA


Southside High School, Lafayette, LA

ESA Campus Master Plan – Lafayette, LAAscension Episcopal School Master Plan – Lafayette, LA

Alex Strader joined the Baton Rouge office of CARBO in the summer of 2014. A graduate of LSU’s Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture in 2011, he practiced with Reed Hilderbrand in Cambridge, Massachusetts for three years before joining the firm.

While at LSU, field trips and studies of urban design in Jacmel, Haiti, regional planning on the U.S.-Mexico border, and explorations of the unique landscape of coastal Louisiana contributed to his education. He graduated Magna Cum Laude, receiving the Academic Excellence Award upon graduation.

While practicing, he has served as a guest critic at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Louisiana State University, and the Boston Architectural College.


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PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS

“Think of any city street that people enjoy and you will see that characteristically it has old buildings mixed with the new.

City streets should play up their mixture of buildings with all its unspoken–but well understood–implications of choice.”

- Jane Jacobs


Rehabilitate historic library to office building

Rehabilitate historic federal building to food hall and apartments

Repurpose lawn into dining plaza

Create iconic pedestrian corridor to existing parkingand Stewart St.

TO FREETOWN

CONNECTIONW/ PARKING

TO PARC AUTO ON VERMILION

New constructionFive story mixed-use buildingCommercial on bottom floor and apartments above

New constructionFive story mixed-use buildingCommercial on bottom floor and apartments above

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

LEGEND

The Redevelopment of the Old Federal Courthouse site represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to catalyze further economic renewal in Downtown Lafayette. The introduction of a critical mass of residents in The Federal House will serve as a spark that ignites further investment in residential, employment, leisure, and cultural opportunities in the core of the City. The creation of The Federal Market will incubate start-up culinary artists and anchor the commercial resurgence of Jefferson Street. The refurbishment of the former Library as office space will create opportunities for key employers to grow Downtown and create vitality on the site throughout the day. Corresponding investments in streetscape, midblock connections, and green infrastructure will enhance resilience to storm events, welcome the public to take advantage of the new amenities, and foster pedestrian connectivity between ULL, Freetown, and Downtown. The momentum created by Phase 1 will provide private financial institutions with the confidence required to further invest in later phases of this development and throughout Downtown Lafayette.

ENGAGING STREET DINING

RESILIENTGREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

CATALYZEFURTHERINVESTMENT

MIDBLOCKPEDESTRIANCONNECTIONS

INCREASERESIDENTIALPOPULATION

REPURPOSEEXISTINGASSETS

DEVELOPMENT VISION


USE ANALYSIS

New tech offices

Create courtyard

New street scape

Create iconic pedestrian corridor

Future garage parking by City

New dining plaza

New entry to parking garage

TO FREETOWN

TO CONNECTIONW/ PARKING

Existing parking

Future development opportunitiesFuture development

opportunities

Future development opportunities

Multifamily

Retail

Office

Cuisine

PHASE 1 Residential 38,900 SQ.FT. Restaurant 4,500 SQ.FT. Foodhall 9,700 SQ.FT. Kitchen 4,500 SQ.FT. Courtyard 3,000 SQ.FT. Office 8,000 SQ.FT. Approximately 50 Residential Units

PHASE 2 Residential 28,000 SQ.FT. Retail 7,000 SQ.FT. Approximately 25 Residential Units

PHASE 3 Residential 74,400 SQ.FT. Retail 18,000 SQ.FT. Approximately 60 Residential Units

PHASE C Approximately 270 parking spaces

LEGEND

TO PARK AUTO ON VERMILION

PARKING ANALYSIS

500 FT.

200 FT.

200 FT.

95 Spaces

421 Spaces

376 Spaces

892 off-street public parking spaces within walking distance to site

230 additional parking spaces with phase c opportunity

Buchanan parking garage closed nights and weekends

The area surrounding the site has an abundance of publicly owned parking facilities that are not fully utilized. Our preliminary analysis indicates nearly 900 off-street parking spaces exist within one block of The Old Federal Courthouse site. These facilities see the most use during traditional business hours and minimal to zero usage on nights and weekends. The proposed redevelopment aims to maximize the utility of these public assets by creating midblock pedestrian connections to three existing parking facilities. The contrasting schedules of existing users and new residential users mitigates against a potential capacity crush and benefits the public through increased parking revenue. Further, the encouragement of residences amongst the mix of uses downtown will diminish reliance on automobiles and encourage other modes of transportation.


FINANCING

The project aims to maximize federal and state incentive programs before seeking resources from the Lafayette Consolidated Government. The first phase of the redevelopment would leverage multiple federal and state incentive programs. The courthouse and library buildings qualify for federal and state historic tax credits which will make up approximately 25% of the capital stack for first phase. The project will be applying for the 9% low income housing tax credit, which can generate approximately $10MM in equity or 39% of the capital stack. The remaining capital will be obtained through construction financing and cash equity. Phase one and future equity investments have the potential to leverage new Opportunity Zone regulations.

DISPOSITIONIn conjunction with Lafayette Consolidated Government, The Federal Team proposes to enter into a comprehensive agreement to purchase the Old Federal Courthouse site and city owned parcels across Jefferson Street at an agreed to price. The transaction shall be contingent on the allocation of certain Federal and State incentives. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase will be utilized during Phase 1 to fund necessary infrastructure and streetscape improvements surrounding the site.

ECONOMIC IMPACTSThe renewal of the Old Federal Courthouse site will have both immediate and long-term economic benefits for the Lafayette Consolidated Government.

In the short term, the construction of Phase 1 of construction will create 150 Temporary FTE Jobs and an estimated $7,200,000 of material expenditures. The projects lead design and construction teams are based in Lafayette and will endeavor to utilize local engineers, consultants, and subcontractors, bolstering the local workforce.

Over the long term the commercial and residential portions of the development will create numerous permanent employment opportunities. A portion of The Federal Market will serve as a business incubator for culinary artists in conjunction with the CREATE Lafayette initiative, sparking further entrepreneurial activity. The commercial components of the development will create substantial additional sales and property tax revenue for the Lafayette Consolidated Government.

The project will have catalytic impacts on the local economy beyond those that can be directly attributed to the site. Increased residential population in the downtown will be beneficial in attracting additional employers to locate in the area, and further the success of surrounding entertainment and culture amenities. As evidenced by our recent redevelopment of The Pizitz in Birmingham, a mixed-use residential building with a successful ground floor food hall will spur further development of nearby under-utilized parcel and serve as an attractive amenity for local employers and educational institutions such as the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

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Sources of Funds Uses of Funds

Low Income Housing Tax Credit 10,000,000 Construction 18,993,400

Historic Tax Credits 6,536,720 Design, Engineering, Consulting 1,647,128

Senior Bank Loan 4,767,233 Legal and Financing 1,137,959

Site Infrastructure Grant 1,730,000 Site Acquisiton 2,000,000

Working Capital 362,000

Investors Equity 2,607,790 Development Overhead 1,501,257

Total Sources 25,641,744 Total Uses 25,641,744

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TIMELINE

Key Event Potential Duration Potential Date

Submission of proposal to City 4/9/2018

Interview Date 5/4/2018

City-Parish Council Authorizes Negotiations TBD

Developer Selected/Negotiations TBD

City-Parish Council Approval 6 Weeks 7/5/2018

LCG and Developer Execute Comprehensive Agreement Immediately 7/5/2018

Commence Community Engagement Program 2 Months 7/19/2018

Commence Conceptual Design Phase 4 Months 9/17/2018

Commence Update of Historic District Boundaries 8 Months 7/6/2018

Complete Conceptual Design Phase ---------------- 1/20/2019

Complete Update of Historic District Boundaries ---------------- 3/3/2019

Schedule Buffer 3 Months

Low Income Housing Tax Credits Application Due 4 Months 6/1/2019

Low Income Housing Tax Credits Awarded ---------------- 10/1/2019

Public Announcement of Groundbreaking Date 10/2/2019

Commence Construction Documents Phase 6 Months 10/2/2019

Complete Construction Documents Phase 3/30/2020

Submit For Final Site Plan and Building Permit Approvals 1 Months 2/1/2020

Close Federal, State, Local and Private Incentives and Investments 4/1/2020

Bid & Award Construction Sub-Contracts 4/1/2020

Phase 1 Ground Breaking 16 Months 4/2/2020

Phase 1 Grand Opening 7/26/2021

Phase 2 Commences 7/27/2021

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TO FREETOWN

TO CONNECTIONW/ PARKING

2.89-13 (f)(1)hCreate iconic Pedestrian corridor Through block

2.89-13 (f)(1)iNew building broken upto less than 100’-0” wide

2.89-13 (d)New construction built towithin 10 ft of the property line. 2.89-13 (f)(z)a50% glazing providedto ground level

2.89-13 (f)(1)f.1Upper floors to have min. 20% glazing on streets.

28.9-13(r)Upper floors no less than 9’-0” in floor to ceiling height. Ground floor 13’-0” height

2.89-13 (f)Screen is reused as landscape elements and in new food hall connecting building to street

2.89-13 (g)(1)aNo parking requirements but approximately 400 spaces provided by off-street parking in existing under utilized city structure

2.89-13 (f)(z)a50% + glazing is on existing building’s bottom floor for A street

2.89-13 (b)(1)aTo provide development standards to protect the core downtown amenities

2.89-13 (b)(1)c2Encourage outdoor dining by creating dining plaza on Jefferson 2.89-13(b)(1)c.4Shading provided by trees and repurposed screen from Main St

Food hall provides an anchor for CREATE Lafayette Initiative

Downtown action plan encourages more residents

6.89-100 & 5.89-75Historic federal building and library rehabilitated through adaptive reuse

3.89-34 Historic preservationAdaptive reuse of historic structures provides a sense of history that creates a true urban experience

TO PARC AUTOON VERMILION ST

Our analysis of the Unified Development Code (UDC) zoning ordinance is best illustrated through our proposed phase model above. In our proposal the historic library and the historic federal building are rehabilitated though adaptive reuse as addressed in the section 3.89-34 of the UDC, providing a base grounded in history for the site. Outdoor dining is encouraged in section 2.89-13 (b)(1)c2 of the UDC; and the proposal includes two outdoor dining plazas. The UDC requires in 2.89-13 (f)(1)h that all blocks over 300 feet be transected by a pedestrian corridor; we propose this connection as an extension of Stewart St. and a connection to the existing parking structure on Buchanan. The interface with the street in both setback and glazing requirements will be followed for all new construction buildings while the historic buildings will be brought towards the spirit of the UDC by removing and reusing the screen on Main Street as a shading trellis that defines the urban edge on Jefferson Street. While off-street parking is not required, this project provides the city with the ability to further activate and better leverage nearby existing off-street parking structures.

LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT | RFQ: DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE PROJECT | APRIL 9, 2018