Top Permits: Benjamin Franklin HS Upgrades Turf, Algiers Ferry Terminal Renovated

New Orleans-area projects include a $1.4 million turf field at Benjamin Franklin High School and a $1 million renovation of the Algiers Ferry Terminal.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:25pm

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A look at the top commercial and residential permits in the New Orleans area for the period of March 13-26, 2026. Key projects include a $1.4 million artificial turf field installation at Benjamin Franklin High School and a $1.04 million renovation of the Algiers Ferry Terminal to improve accessibility, landscaping, and passenger amenities.

Why it matters

These infrastructure and community facility upgrades support athletics, transit, and overall quality of life in the New Orleans region. The Benjamin Franklin High School turf field will enhance the school's sports programs, while the Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation aims to modernize a key transportation hub connecting Algiers to downtown.

The details

Benjamin Franklin High School is planning a new artificial turf soccer and football field at its Leon C. Simon Drive campus. The $1.4 million project will install a modern turf surface along with new goalposts and netting, while also upgrading the site's drainage infrastructure. The Algiers Ferry Landing Terminal renovation is a $1.04 million project led by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority to modernize one of the region's key transit hubs. Upgrades include improving ADA accessibility, removing outdated structures, enhancing pedestrian and cyclist circulation, and creating new landscaping and passenger amenities.

  • The Benjamin Franklin High School turf field project is currently in the planning stage.
  • The Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation began construction in late 2025 and is expected to be completed between 2026 and early 2027.

The players

Turf Alliance LLC

The registered contractor for the Benjamin Franklin High School turf field project.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

The agency leading the Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation project, which is part of its broader Strategic Mobility Plan to strengthen regional connectivity and modernize transit infrastructure.

Steven M. Ordes

The contractor on file for the Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation project.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

These infrastructure projects demonstrate New Orleans' commitment to enhancing community facilities, improving transit connectivity, and supporting the region's long-term growth and development.