River Garden CS2 is the second phase of construction in the River Garden neighborhood at the site of the former St. Thomas Housing Development.  The River Garden Community was created through the HOPE VI Redevelopment of the former St. Thomas Housing Development. This phase of new construction created 310 mixed-income townhouses and four-story residential buildings and includes the construction of 25,094 sq ft of retail space on the first floor.  The development was designed with special attention to New Orleans historic architectural detail, including balconies and courtyards.  The units feature energy-saving insulation, off-street parking, 24-hour maintenance, on-site property management and a neighborhood watch patrol.