The recent headlines on the front page of The Times-Picayune do not fully represent the negative impact of the proposed commercial development in the West End Park area. (“New Orleans, Jefferson Parish leaders plan West End transformation after years on hold.”)
Those who know New Orleans know the West End Park area as a quiet, peaceful area surrounded by boats, boat houses and nature.
The current proposal is not intended to enhance the beauty of this area, but rather to turn it into a money-making complex of bars and restaurants…