Downtown Development District of New Orleans

In a move that should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever lived in or visited the Crescent City, hospitality giant Time Out Magazine recently named New Orleans to the top slot of its globe-spanning list: “The World’s 20 Best Cities for Food Right Now.” Downtown Development District couldn’t agree more. Our vibrant and central neighborhood is home to approximately 250 eating and drinking establishments, all of which capture something special about the flavor of our diverse and historic city. Dining and hospitality are integral to the culture and industry of our District, and clearly, the world agrees. Read the full list and the details of New Orleans’ first-place finish at the link: https://bit.ly/3R5jtj0. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DineDowntownNOLA #NewOrleans

We can't stop admiring these key statistics from #SuperBowlLIX. Thanks for the insights, New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, and for orchestrating one truly unforgettable event! #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #SuperBowlLIX

This week, join Downtown Development District and The Idea Village for the 3rd Coast Venture Summit (3CVS), taking place Wednesday, March 26, to Friday, March 28, at the Common House Downtown. This three-day event invites Gulf South startup founders and nationwide investors, business leaders, and corporate partners to connect and collaborate on entrepreneurial ventures and ideas—ultimately aiming to increase deal flow for Gulf Coast companies and grow the regional venture ecosystem. To learn more about this year’s event and register to attend, please visit the link here: https://bit.ly/3DODgA8. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA #3CVS

Wave City Market, the brand-new multi-outlet dining spot for Tulane University's Downtown campus, celebrated its grand opening last week—marking an exciting new development for the school's footprint in our neighborhood. Cheers to Tulane on another impressive stride and to the continued expansion of its presence in Downtown New Orleans. Read more at the link: https://bit.ly/4kPxONP. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA #DineDowntownNOLA

Downtown Development District recently celebrated the completion of its long-term Downtown Parks and Open Space Cultural Activation Plan. Led by Manning Architects, the developed plan looks at six parks and/or open spaces within DDD boundaries to ideate future cultural programming and infrastructural upgrades. With the plan now complete, DDD will begin to approach park ownership and collaborate on grant opportunities to bring these ideas to life in Downtown New Orleans. We thank all those who participated in the community effort to develop these visions for a greener, more accessible, and more beautiful DDD. Stay tuned to our page for updates as this plan progresses. Photo credit: Frank Aymami. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA

In late February, DDD Chief Economic Development Officer René C. Pastorek, AICP joined fellow Louisiana Downtown advocates as a panelist at ULI Louisiana's Emerging Trends in Real Estate Conference 2025. Together, these regional leaders discussed pertinent topics related to urban development—including the challenge of balancing cultural identity with redevelopment, the importance of advocacy for housing supply, and the potential of new innovations in urban design. We thank our partners at ULI for creating the time and space for these important conversations and look forward to collaborating with our fellow Louisiana Downtowns in the near future. Read more about this forward-focused panel and its key takeaways at the link: https://bit.ly/4itjV6n. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA

The ongoing growth and success of Downtown New Orleans relies on the powerful women who help work towards it each and every day. Join 600+ local women leaders on Thursday, April 3, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for Power Up Women’s Conference 2025, presented by the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. This inspiring day-long conference aims to connect and empower women from across the Greater New Orleans region with inspiring keynote speakers, multiple breakout sessions, ample networking opportunities, and more. Make connections with top professionals—both Downtown and beyond—at Power Up 2025. Find the link to purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3ojISao. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #PowerUp #NewOrleansChamberofCommerce

What an impressive Carnival season of success with our DDD Operations Team. None of the party would be possible without you all. Downtown thanks you for all that you do, both during Mardi Gras and year round ?? #DowntownNOLA #DDD #KeepNOLASafe #KeepNOLAClean #MardiGras

The 3rd Coast Venture Summit places Gulf South startup founders and nationwide investors, business leaders, and corporate partners at the center of a venture collision in the heart of #DowntownNOLA.. This year, Downtown Development District is proud to sponsor this critical entrepreneurial event set to inspire and grow not only our neighborhood, but the entire Gulf South region. Learn more and get involved at the link: https://lnkd.in/ePabDPjJ #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA

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