Right, it is part of a complex 3 blocks from the Superdome, yes?
Sounds like the lake must still be very high, because according to this topo map that area of downtown is slightly above sea level.
http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=12&Z=15&X=978&Y=4147&W=2&qs=%7cnew+orleans%7cla%7c
Does that mean Ole Shep Smith might get his dainty butt wet.
I've walked all that area many times and didn't realize or think that the French Quarter was higher than Canal Street.