Abandoned Mall Gets Safety Plan | New Orleans News

After five years of abandonment since Hurricane Ida, the Esplanade Mall in Kenner has finally found a path forward—thanks to a new agreement between owners and city officials. Once a dangerous hotspot for trespassers and vandals, leading to nearly 90 arrests, the derelict mall is now set for cleanup, security upgrades, and lighting improvements. The owners, Pacifica Kenner LLC, have pledged to fix all code violations while the city pauses fines to allow focused repairs. A court date in October will review progress—or risk reinstating penalties. Though the mall remains closed, nearby Dillard’s and Target continue operating, offering a glimmer of normalcy amid this long-overdue transformation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d98cacc530e40bbb