930 Poydras

930 Poydras is a tall building with 21 stories and a height of 270.31 feet (82.4 meters). It is located in New Orleans, Louisiana on Poydras Street, which is a main road in the city's Central Business District. This building is special because it was the tallest building finished in New Orleans during the 2010s and the first residential skyscraper built after Hurricane Katrina.

Some people believe the building was paid for using special money set aside by the United States Congress to help the city recover after the hurricane. Others think different money was used instead. Building this structure caused some problems, with a court case about damage to nearby buildings. Even so, the way the building was designed, which was smaller than the original plans, has received many awards.

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The building at 930 Poydras is the first residential high-rise built in downtown New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. It is located on Poydras Street, the main street in the city's Central Business District. The building is 21 stories tall and was completed in the 2010s. It includes 250 apartments, a parking garage, and a coffee bar and movie screening lounge on the 9th floor.

Designed by EskewDumezRipple, the building has a mix of glass and other materials. It was built quickly to meet a deadline for special government financing meant to help the city recover after the hurricane. Some sources say this special financing was used, while others say different funding was used instead. The building includes special spaces for residents to gather, like a pool and fitness center.