The Downtown Development District hopes everyone enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday season as we said goodbye to 2020 and set our sights to a brighter 2021. The previous year brought many challenges, including a busy hurricane season, the Coronavirus pandemic, and the economic impact that followed ... [Read More]
ICYMI: Streatery in South Market in Downtown NOLA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2020 Contact: LaTonya Norton For Media Inquiries Only communications@nola.gov (504) 658-4962 City of New Orleans Launches Streatery Pilot NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans, in partnership with the Downtown Development District (DDD) and The ... [Read More]
Hotel Vinache
If there is one thing we know at Hotel Vinache is that every stay in New Orleans is a memorable one. New Orleans is a city with deep roots and stories to tell, whose music and food captivates everyone who visits our well-worn streets. Take a stroll down Canal Street and you will discover Hotel ... [Read More]
DDD Requests Input as Search Begins for New CEO
As we begin the selection process for the next leader of the DDD and continue the path through recovery of the Coronavirus impact, we would like to do so with your input. Please take a few minutes to respond to this survey. ... [Read More]
DDD Board Elects Interim President & CEO
Recently, the Downtown Development District Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Director of Operations Richard McCall to serve as interim President & CEO. The ten-year veteran of the DDD serves as the head of the DDD Public Safety and Clean Team Programs and is currently working on ... [Read More]
DDD Announces Resignation of President & CEO
Recently, the Downtown Development District announced that President & CEO Kurt Weigle has resigned effective December 31. Weigle who has served the DDD for nearly eighteen years submitted his resignation to the Chair of the Board of Commissioners on November 5. Under his leadership, Downtown ... [Read More]
Early Voting
EARLY VOTING THROUGHOUT NEW ORLEANS NOW - OCTOBER 27 Don't miss your chance to vote early NOW through October 27 (excluding Sunday, October 25) from 8:00am - 7:00pm at any of the following locations throughout New Orleans: *City Hall* 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W24 New Orleans, LA ... [Read More]
Curbside Dining in Downtown NOLA
Enjoy Curbside Dining in Downtown. The Parklet Pilot Program, which allows restaurants and bars to utilize on-street parking spaces in front of their restaurants for additional seating is citywide. The City first launched the pilot Downtown in partnership with the DDD. “We have long advocated for ... [Read More]
Blooms & Beats at Legacy Park
Thanks for coming out to enjoy the great Saturday weather in Legacy Park for Blooms & Beats! Check out photos from the event: ... [Read More]
Early Voting
Early Voting is happening NOW - October 27. This year, Smoothie King Center is an early voting polling location for the upcoming election for any registered voters of Orleans Parish. Complimentary Parking is available in Champions Garage. ADA Parking is available complimentary in Lot 3. ... [Read More]
