The BECA Foundation (http://www.thebecafoundation.org), a global arts organization headquartered in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a buildable parcel of land (with or without existing buildings) of an unspecified lot size located within the continental United States for future development.  Parcel must be zoned commercial (C) or mixed-use (MU) or have a reasonable potential of successful change of zoning to Commercial or Mixed-Use zoning with application. Building use purposes include the development of an international art and design center.  If the property is an existing building, a minimum of 10,000 square feet will be required over 1 or more floors.

Owner of land parcel should be seeking the benefit of tax relief via the donation of this parcel of land to The BECA Foundation or the owner should be willing to provide owner financing for the purchase.  Leases with sponsorship will also be considered.

Owners and their representatives should send complete information on available properties and which aforementioned requirement (donation, owner financing. lease with sponsorship or a combination thereof) is being met to: BECA, PO Box 56843, New Orleans, LA 70156.  Questions should be directed to: mail@thebecafoundation.org

This is an especially great opportunity for property owners who are patrons of the arts or who may wish to add economic vitality to a particular neighborhood via the creative commerce and cultural tourism that would be generated by this type of development.  Phone calls, in-person inquiries or presentations regarding this RFP are not accepted at this stage.  The BECA Foundation will respond to those proposals in which there is an interest in receiving further information.