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Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
The $500 million plan will add labs for hundreds of researchers, startups and classrooms, with completion expected in 2029.
- On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's 21st anniversary, Tulane University announced a $500 million effort to convert Charity Hospital into a pioneering medical research facility, transforming the 1930s-era art deco building into a downtown biomedical innovation hub.
- Louisiana State University determined the 93,000-square-meter landmark suffered too much damage to reopen after Katrina, leaving it vacant for decades—an assessment disputed by some hospital staff and community members.
- Tulane President Michael Fitts said the project "reflected the sort of commitment of New Orleans to the healthcare of the community," restoring a facility that served as the city's safety net for generations.
- New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno called the redevelopment "a welcome step forward," as plans include labs for hundreds of researchers, biomedical startups, and classrooms within the structure.
- Construction begins this fall, with the hub scheduled for completion in 2029; Tulane officials hope the site will spur medical advancements benefiting the entire Gulf South.
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Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
A beloved New Orleans hospital building where doctors and nurses heroically treated patients without electricity after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is poised for redevelopment.
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