See the apartment building planned for the Elmwood Kmart site

The transition of Elmwood Shopping Center into an development anchored with new residences, retail and dining choices took a key step forward Wednesday (Oct. 10) when the Jefferson Parish Council approved the creation of a special economic development district. Doing so will allow the Lauricella Land Co., which owns the sprawling property, to begin the process of seeking tax breaks for their plans. Read more >>