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Inside the Grand Opening of Alluvia Apartment Homes in Kenner, LA

On August 28, 2025, 1st Lake Properties proudly celebrated the grand opening of Alluvia Apartment Homes in Kenner, LA. Guests enjoyed guided tours of the luxury apartment homes, live music, food and drinks, and a ribbon-cutting with the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.

Ribbon-cutting at the Grand Opening of Alluvia Apartment Homes in Kenner, LA

The Alluvia grand opening was an exciting milestone for 1st Lake Properties and the Kenner community. The evening brought together community members and local partners to experience all that Alluvia has to offer and to celebrate the opening of 260 new apartment homes in the area.

Kenner Discovery band performing for guests Guests mingling at Alluvia Grand Opening charcuterie grazing table by Tookies NOLA and catering from Patton's Fine Foods and Catering

Guests explored the one and two bedroom apartment homes during guided tours, viewing features like gourmet kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, and modern smart-home technology, along with resort-style amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, yoga studio, and more. The evening also featured live music from Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, catering from Patton’s Fine Foods and Catering, and a grazing table from Tookies NOLA.

Guests mingle poolside at Alluvia Grand Opening

A highlight of the evening was a champagne toast followed by the ribbon-cutting with the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, officially marking the opening of Alluvia Apartment Homes in Kenner, LA.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening and to the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce for their support. We look forward to continuing to welcome residents to Alluvia and providing exceptional living experiences.


Grand Opening Special

To celebrate the Grand Opening, Alluvia is offering an exclusive special with a 6 Months FREE Giveaway,* plus reduced rents and lowered move-in costs!

Are you ready for a lifestyle above the rest? Schedule your tour today and see Alluvia for yourself!

*First 50 move-ins before 12/31/25. Free rent giveaway is a drawing with one single winner. Restrictions apply. Subject to change based on availability.


Hurricane Information

As of today, all of our apartment communities have electricity. We do have some isolated issues where Entergy is trying to restore electricity to a handful of buildings within some of our communities. We also expect the possibility of temporary outages as Entergy performs work in nearby areas. We have worked closely with Entergy to bring power back to all communities. 

 We have been assessing damage at our communities since right after the storm and have begun the work to repair damages. Until very recently, most of our Rental Offices did not have power, working phones or internet. 

Starting Monday, September 13, 2021, all Rental Offices will be open during their regularly posted business hours. If you have any questions, please contact your office during those times. 

Thank you for your patience as we move forward from Hurricane Ida. 

For a list of resources visit our page here.

1st Lake Properties


What Makes NOLA “One of the Most Dynamic Cities in America”? Worth Magazine Answers

We know New Orleans is a pretty great place to live — but did you know that Worth magazine made it official in 2016? The editorial team chose New Orleans as one of its 15 most dynamic cities in America. Along with major hubs like Atlanta, Denver, New York, San Diego, and San Francisco, New Orleans ranks among the most desired places to be, telling “a remarkable story of rebirth, reinvention and growth,” said Worth editor in chief and chief content officer Richard Bradley in a press release. 

New Orleans named one of Worth Magazine’s Most Dynamic Cities

The criteria for the cities chosen includes entrepreneurial, cultural, philanthropic, and economic spheres. In particular, the Worth team assessed seven areas:
  1. Quality of life
  2. Business climate
  3. Sustainability
  4. Entrepreneurial community and environment
  5. Cultural offerings
  6. Civic leadership
  7. Urban innovation

Congratulations, New Orleans, on this incredible accomplishment! Whether you already live here or are thinking about moving here, one thing is for sure: it’s an incredibly dynamic place to live.


Free Farmers Market at Citrus Creek Apartments on Thursday, Nov. 17

With beautiful fall temperatures, we’re making the most of our time outside at the Farmers Market in Citrus Creek Apartments, one of many communities within our River Ridge apartments

Whether or not you live at Citrus Creek (or maybe you’re interested in moving there), you’re welcome to stop by our next Farmers Market on Thursday, November 17 from 4 until 7 p.m. Browse or buy locally grown and made food and objects at this outdoor, River Ridge market centrally located in the middle of Elmwood at 5301 Citrus Blvd, Elmwood, LA 70123! We’re providing all the entertainment, too, with live music as you shop and mingle with your neighbors. Oh, and it’s dog-friendly!  

So, what can you expect at this Farmers Market? Goods and wares from 9 different vendors, including items like pepper jelly, teacakes, frozen entrees, organic veggies and produce, trail mix and jerky, candy and cookies, bread pudding, soaps and shaving products. Plus, the LA-SPCA will be holding a dog/cat adoption as well from 4-6 p.m.!

Special Events

In addition to the array of locally made products available at the Farmers Market, we will also have staff on hand to give tours of the property and answer any questions you may have about Citrus Creek or our other River Ridge apartments. 


The Brown Bag Wine Tasting Party: Wining and Winning Don’t Have To Cost You

wine tasting post

At the Bella Ridge Brown Bag Wine Tasting Party, our residents and their guests tasted 8 different wines ranging from $6 – $38. Sip after sip, votes for the crowd favorites poured in.

Contending for the crown in the Merlot category, we had Chateau Ste. Michelle, Crow Canyon, Swanson Vineyards and Ramspeck. Among the Sauvignon Blanc contenders were Oak Grove Vineyards, Mohua, J. Lohr and Cake Bread Cellars.

The winners? You might be surprised.

Merlot

  1. Crow Canyon ($6)
  2. Chateau Ste. Michelle ($16)
  3. Ramspeck ($19)
  4. Swanson Vineyards ($38)

Sauvignon Blanc

  1. J. Lohr ($17)
  2. Oak Grove Vineyards ($8)
  3. Cake Bread Cellars ($30)
  4. Mohua ($12)

Turns out your wallet doesn’t have to take a hit for you to snag wine that’s the hit of the party! Win your friends over this weekend with a wine that’s surprisingly inexpensive and incredibly delicious!

 

To sip on something from this list, visit Martin Wine Cellar or any local grocer!