Downtown Development District of New Orleans

Downtown New Orleans will receive a special makeover this Spring, as Canal Street revitalization organization Celebrate Canal Coalition prepares to launch its debut “Windows on Canal” public art series. This inaugural series, presented in partnership with Where y'Art Works, is set to transform the iconic Downtown thoroughfare by showcasing chosen businesses as vibrant outdoor galleries similar to porch floats built for Mardi Gras. Read all about this special public project and the impact it will make on the Canal Street Corridor in the weekly DDD newsletter, linked here: https://bit.ly/3XnAas6. Photo cred: Frank Aymami Photography. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #ArtInDowntownNOLA #CanalStreet

Update on DDD office hours for Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4, 2025. #DowntownNOLA #DDD

Mardi Gras is officially in full swing in #DowntownNOLA, and DDD Operations Teams are hard at work ensuring a clean, safe, and memorable celebration for all. Beginning today, DDD will add temporary staff to its dedicated Clean Team to monitor and sanitize the parade route at the end of each day. Our Public Safety Team will be busy as well, coordinating with NOPD’s 8th District and other law enforcement agencies to provide the most complete coverage of Downtown possible. DDD Public Safety Rangers will also be on the streets, leaning into their hospitality training to assist visitors with directions, recommendations, and helpful local tips. NOPD and private security patrol officers will be on duty 24/7 and available at 504-415-1730 for assistance. Stay safe and have fun, y’all; see you out there for Mardi Gras 2025! #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #MardiGras #KeepNOLAClean #KeepNOLASafe

Downtown Development District is pleased to announce the hiring of Chuck Bourg as the organization’s new Chief of Public Safety & Field Operations. Before joining the DDD, Bourg served as the Director of Operations and Engineering for ASM Global New Orleans. In that role, he oversaw Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square—including all daily, game day, and special event operations and engineering. As part of the ASM team, Bourg directed multiple departments and capital improvement projects, including the 5-year renovation of the iconic Superdome. He has over 25 years of leadership in facility management experience and operational and engineering excellence and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his new role at DDD; our organization is excited to welcome him to our dynamic team as it continues its ongoing mission of Downtown improvement and development. To read more about Bourg, his previous work experience, and what he brings to Downtown New Orleans, please visit his full bio at the DDD website here: https://bit.ly/3EGKiH1. #DowntownNOLA #DDD

The Downtown Development District team is excited to once again sponsor Riverwalk Outlets’ iconic Lundi Gras celebration at Spanish Plaza. As part of a tradition that dates back to the late 19th century, revelers will gather at the Downtown Riverwalk on the Monday before Mardi Gras to watch as Rex—and now King Zulu—meet the Mayor to receive the keys to the city for Mardi Gras Day. Join us in celebrating this memorable New Orleans moment from the heart of #DowntownNOLA on Monday, March 3, beginning at 11:00 AM. See you there! #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #MardiGras #LundiGras #DiscoverDowntownNOLA

This week, Downtown Development District celebrated the completion of three major improvement projects across Downtown New Orleans. These projects—the French Doors Project, Light Up Lafayette Street, and BioDistrict Landscaping—have all been finalized since the beginning of 2025, marking a significant period of growth and development within the District. We thank our partners at Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc., BioDistrict New Orleans, and Entergy for their support and collaboration on these now-complete initiatives. Together, we will continue to build a world-class Downtown New Orleans. Read more about these projects and their impact on our neighborhood at the DDD website here: https://bit.ly/434mTJK. Photo credit: Frank Aymami Photography. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA #NewOrleans #DowntownImprovement

Tuesday night’s Canal Street Champagne Stroll filled our hearts with love and support for Downtown New Orleans. Thank you to all those who attended and to our partners at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Celebrate Canal Coalition, and Where y'Art Works for hosting this incredible event that perfectly showcased the excellence of our neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. Cheers to many more strolls and to #DowntownNOLA! Photo credit: Anthony LaMothe. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #CanalStreet #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA

Update on DDD office hours for Monday, February 17, 2025. #DowntownNOLA #DDD

Downtown Development District’s Q4 2024 Market Report is here. Our neighborhood continued to see positive development and change throughout the quarter—welcoming new businesses, celebrating major events, and making headway on numerous improvement projects within the District. Read all about it and more in this detailed and informative report on the current economic vitality of #DowntownNOLA: https://bit.ly/3CSqtvY. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA

One week until DDD, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, and Celebrate Canal Coalition hit the town for an evening of celebration on Canal Street. Join us to support our neighborhood's central thoroughfare and support local businesses, emerging initiatives, and more. Attendees will also get a special first look into the Windows on Canal Project, led by Celebrate Canal! and Where y'Art Works. Find registration at the link: https://lnkd.in/g8Gwa9wR. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents