
Whitney Ave. Mixed-Use Redevelopment Site
±1.3-acre MUCD corner parcel adjacent to Oakwood Shopping Center with income-producing improvements
Marketing description
The property consists of a ±1.3-acre corner parcel located in Gretna, Louisiana, immediately adjacent to Oakwood Shopping Center, a dominant regional retail destination serving the Westbank market. Oakwood is anchored by nationally recognized retailers including Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, along with a strong lineup of additional national brands. The subject’s adjacency to this retail hub significantly enhances visibility, traffic exposure, and long-term marketability.
The site offers approximately 142.7 feet of frontage along Whitney Avenue and approximately 400 feet of frontage along Costanza Drive, providing excellent exposure, multiple access points, and flexibility for a variety of commercial or mixed-use development concepts. Its corner configuration further supports efficient site planning and a wide range of development layouts.
Zoned Mixed-Use Corridor District (MUCD), the property allows for a broad spectrum of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality, and mixed-use projects, subject to municipal approvals.
Strategically located approximately five minutes from Downtown New Orleans, the site offers immediate access to the Westbank Expressway (US-90), providing strong regional connectivity and positioning within the greater New Orleans metropolitan area.
The property includes multiple existing improvements, offering interim income and operational flexibility. Improvements consist of two income-producing commercial buildings fronting Whitney Avenue and a residential structure along Costanza Drive. The commercial buildings include a ±2,000 SF cement-block building with an additional ±450 SF addition at 361 Whitney Avenue, currently leased to Fine Line, Inc., and a ±1,500 SF cement-block building at 363 Whitney Avenue, currently leased to Versatile Floors. A single-family brick residence at 124 Costanza Drive is also located on the site and is currently vacant. While the existing improvements provide short-term utility, the property is well suited for long-term redevelopment given its location, zoning, and adjacency to Oakwood Shopping Center.
Investment highlights
±1.3-acre corner parcel in prime Gretna location
Immediately adjacent to Oakwood Shopping Center, a major Westbank retail anchor
Surrounded by national tenants including Dillard’s, JCPenney & Dick’s Sporting Goods
142.7’ frontage on Whitney Ave. and ~400’ frontage on Costanza Dr.
Zoned Mixed-Use Corridor District (MUCD)
Permitted uses include retail, office, medical, hospitality & mixed-use
Income-producing commercial buildings provide interim cash flow
Two leased commercial structures + one residential structure on site
Approximately 5 minutes to Downtown New Orleans
Immediate access to Westbank Expressway (US-90)
Strong visibility, traffic exposure, and redevelopment potential
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