I ran across a new study by the engineering firm Arup and the non-profit First Street Foundation that contains important predictions about flooding that are of particular importance to real estate development in Southeastern Louisiana.
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Robert Steeg Profiled in the Inaugural Edition of New Orleans 500
The New Orleans 500, a new annual publication from Biz New Orleans magazine, profiles the business leaders who are driving the greater New Orleans economy today and making decisions that will shape the region’s future. The inaugural edition is out now, and I am humbled to share that I am among the collection of 500 profiles of “the city’s most influential, involved and inspiring executives.”
Agenda for Children and The School Readiness Tax Credit
I am delighted to shine the community spotlight on Agenda for Children and the School Readiness Tax Credit program.
Agenda for Children has been a champion for Louisiana’s children for more than 35 years. The organization works with officials at all levels of government to advocate for policies and programs that support Louisiana’s children, their families, and early child care providers.
My firm, Steeg Law, has been a long-time sponsor of Agenda for Children. I would like to make you aware of a unique program that benefits this organization to consider for your end of the year giving, the School Readiness Tax Credit. Businesses with a Louisiana Tax ID are eligible to receive a 100% refundable state tax credit up to $5,000 for contributions to Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs), including Agenda for Children.
Coming Full Circle at McDonogh 19
A recent presentation by ULI Louisiana (ULI) highlighted the intersection between civil rights, affordable housing, and community real estate development.
The story starts sixty years ago, on November 14, 1960. Some readers might recognize this as the date that six-year old Ruby Bridges desegregated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Museum of Art Reopens With New Forum Dedicated to Social and Racial Justice
I am delighted to shine the community spotlight on the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), which reopened on July 8, 2020. As a Trustee of NOMA, Chair of the Acquisitions Committee and Member of the Executive Committee, I am excited to share the news that the Museum will be launching the Creative Assembly Program Series later in July. The new monthly online forum will bring together thought leaders, community representatives, and interdisciplinary creatives to explore the role of social justice and racial equity in the museum field.
Unique Urban Developments
At the most recent meeting of the Louisiana chapter of the Urban Land Institute, two back-to-back presentations highlighted how “new urbanism” can transform huge (over 1,000,000 square feet) buildings into vibrant centers of urban life. The speakers showed how this unique kind of urban development has already taken place in Memphis and how it is expected (hoped) to take place in New Orleans.
New Orleans Museum of Art and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Expansion
As a Trustee of New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), I am excited to share the news that the six-acre expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA reopened to the public on May 15, 2019.
Hurricane Preparedness for Commercial Real Estate Agreements
I recently had an article, “Hurricane Preparedness for Commercial Real Estate Agreements,” published in New Orleans CityBusiness. As I cover in this piece, hurricane season begins on June 1. With reminders like Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina fresh in our minds, many of us will begin to review steps for hurricane preparedness in our homes and offices. Have you also considered that you need to do the same for your real estate agreements? Now is the time.