A Gretna building built in 1910 has been renovated as a viable work space

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In this segment, David Hecht, founder of Formwork Development, joins Newell. David led the $3.5 million renovation of a long-abandoned, early 20th-century schoolhouse in Gretna, built in 1910. The renovated building at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue now houses "Primary Workspace," a membership-based co-working facility with conference rooms, shared desks, private offices, and retail space. The renovation utilized Jefferson Parish government funds and state historic building tax credits, preserving the building’s original architectural features, such as wide hallways and an auditorium archway.