Prospect.6 Art Exhibit at The Ford Plant

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Prospect.6 Art Exhibit at The Ford Plant 〰️

The Proposition

Restoration

In the spirit of the roaring 1920’s, we plan to revive The Ford Assembly Plant that will result in a state-of-the-art facility to foster unique collaborative opportunities for creatives and entrepreneurs.

Opportunity Zone

Capitalizing on the new community and economic development tool, The Ford Plant is in a designated federal opportunity zone.

Target Industries

• Hollywood Studios

• Large Hollywood Production Companies

• Indie Filmmakers

• Tech Industry

• eSports

• Entrepreneurs

• Convention/Event Planners

• Artists / Creatives

• Digital Creatives

This unique 225K sq ft building sits on the east bank of the Mississippi in Arabi, 5.8 miles downriver from New Orleans. It features almost 2 acres of riverfront and rail access on 27 acres.

This blank canvas envisions a collaborative epicenter for filmmakers, artists and entrepreneurs.

The Property

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Albert Kahn, America’s foremost industrial architect, famed for designing the General Motors Building (1919), the Fisher Building (1927) and Belle Isle Conservatory (1904) completed Henry Ford’s modern two story Arabi Assembly plant in 1923. It supplied automobiles to three states until it closed in 1933.

The Location

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As the 6th fastest growing suburb in America, Arabi, Louisiana benefits from its prime location, affordable housing, top ranking schools and low crime rate. Located 5.8 miles from downtown New Orleans, the St. Bernard Parish neighborhood is an emerging cultural and entrepreneurial hub centered on industries including energy, coastal restoration, maritime, digital media and the arts.

St. Bernard is also home to The Ranch FIlm Studios, one of the largest film studios in the South.

Incentives

• Opportunity Zone

• New Market Tax Credits

• Historic Tax Credits

• Restoration Tax Abatement

• Community Development Block Grants

• Digital Media Incentives

• Film Production Incentives

• Qualified Entertainment Incentive

• Local Parish Incentives

Our Vision

An Assembly Place for creative minds

Our Values

Creatives: Filmmakers, Visual Artists, Musicians, Dancers, Entrepreneurs
Filmmakers; Art to Commerce; Art to Investors
To create the ‘heartbeat of St. Bernard Parish’, an inclusive multi-purpose space
Recognizing a true national monument, our restoration efforts will celebrate one of the finest pieces of architectural history on the Mississippi