What to do with The Esplanade mall? Get rid of it, consultant tells Kenner
For years after it opened in 1985, The Esplanade in Kenner was a retail juggernaut, two stories of air-conditioned stores and eateries clogged with...
For years after it opened in 1985, The Esplanade in Kenner was a retail juggernaut, two stories of air-conditioned stores and eateries clogged with consumers. But times change, and the financially troubled mall's glory days as a shopping destination have faded. Now the best hope for the future is essentially to get rid of the mall and convert the property to a mixed-use site with single-family houses, townhouses, parks and businesses, according to a consultant's report unveiled at a packed public meeting Tuesday night.