930 Poydras, New Orleans
Facts and practical information
930 Poydras is a 21-story, 270.31-foot residential skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located on Poydras Street, the main thoroughfare in the city's Central Business District, it is the tallest building completed in the city in the 2010s and the first residential skyscraper completed in the city following Hurricane Katrina. Some sources affirm that the building was financed via Gulf Opportunity Zone financing that was enacted by the United States Congress to aid in the recovery from Katrina, while other sources state that alternative financing was used. The building's construction was the subject of a court battle regarding damage to surrounding buildings. Nonetheless, the building's design, which was scaled back from early plans, has won many awards. ()
French Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans
930 Poydras – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Lafayette Square.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to 930 Poydras by public transport?
Tram
- Poydras Street • Lines: 47 (3 min walk)
- Carondelet at Poydras • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Train
- New Orleans (10 min walk)
Bus
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (10 min walk)
- FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (22 min walk)