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Jefferson Parish Council approves Ochsner‑anchored LaSalle Park development
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a package of resolutions enabling private development of LaSalle Park, clearing ground leases and creation of a public benefit corporation to support a proposed Ochsner sports‑medicine complex that proponents say will bring $45.6 million in private investment and drainage improvements at no cost to the parish.
The Jefferson Parish Council on Wednesday approved a set of resolutions to move forward with redevelopment of LaSalle Park, clearing a path for an Ochsner‑anchored sports medicine and multispecialty medical complex and related park work.
Representatives from Ochsner Health said the proposed two‑story, 46,000‑square‑foot facility at the corner of Airline Highway and Tom Benson Way would be anchored by orthopedic and sports‑medicine services through a partnership with the Andrews Institute and would include pediatrics, women’s health, physical therapy, lab and imaging. Ochsner’s presenter, Emily Arata, said the project represents a $45,600,000 private investment and that the developers estimate more than $134,000,000 in regional…
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