Donald Trump's view on rebuilding New Orleans.

[TSmith]

Trump says, "About four days before the hurricane, we were thinking about building something there with a New Orleans developer as a partner." He reassured that tormented city that "I look forward to being part of the rebuilding process."

[NCB]

Great article, TSmith!

Real estate will be a MAJOR part of New Orleans' return to the top, I will happy to see construction on new condo towers and new houses begin, it will symbolize the start of the New Orleans' revival.

[TSmith]

On this same topic, Trump, in an interview, said that he knows a lot of great developers from "everywhere"... "flocking" to New Orleans post-Katrina. I just wonder who these developers are and what their plans are?!

[NCB]

^I hope their plans are well thought out and well planned. I would hate to see New Orleans fall victim to hundreds of crappy condo projects.

[Aporkalypse]

^I hope their plans are well thought out and well planned. I would hate to see New Orleans fall victim to hundreds of crappy condo projects.

I don't think New Orleans has the market for too many mass condo towers. They certainly have the market for first-class hotels, though.

I was hoping the development would be largely commercial.

[Florida]

Great news! When Trump is interested thats always a good thing.

[NCB]

Great news! When Trump is interested thats always a good thing.

It certainly is.

I was very exited when I heard about him wanting to build in New Orleans, and even more exited when the plan was approved.

[Dale]

Hmmm, wonder what Trump means by 'up to 70 stories' ? He marketed his 861 ft. NYC tower at '90 stories'.

[NCB]

^I imagine the tower will be 60-70 stories and 700-750 feet tall. Though no specific number has been given on the height of the tower.