Arts Council and The Helis Foundation celebrated the official unveiling of You Are What You Eat, a mural by New Orleans artist Jessica Strahan, on Saturday, May 1 from 3-5 p.m., at Legacy Park at 730 Baronne St. The public arts event was in partnership with Downtown Development District, ... [Read More]
Downtown Community Meeting April 2021
Join the DDD and City Officials as they provide an update on Downtown, Pandemic Recovery and Drainage Infrastructure Plan. The scheduled community meeting is: Thursday, April 22 from 5:30m - 6:30pm virtually on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84088762087 Meeting ID: ... [Read More]
Discover Downtown: Prytania Theatres
The Prytania Theatres, New Orleans' oldest operating theatre, has expanded to a second location in Downtown NOLA on historic Canal Street! Check out their new, nine screen, state-of-the-art digital cinema located on the third floor of Canal Place. The theatre includes a lively piano bar: 24 Frames, ... [Read More]
Legacy Park: Downtown NOLA’s Popular Green Space
Legacy Park in Downtown NOLA hosts events for everyone. Located at 730 Baronne St., Legacy Park is an ideal destination for a day outdoors. Complimentary Wi-Fi while enjoying the park provided by the DDD. ... [Read More]
Dine Around Downtown: Ruby Slipper
The DDD was happy to kick off our series with Ruby Slipper Café! Learn how to make their famous Bacon Praline Pancakes and submit your finished dish on Social Media by Tuesday, April 13 for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card! ... [Read More]
Vacant Storefront Program
The DDD has developed a Vacant Storefront Program to assist property owners in enhancing the appearance of their commercial properties during times when the retail space is in transition from one commercial tenant to the next in an effort to improve the streetscape in Downtown and to support the ... [Read More]
DDD Honors Former President & CEO
The DDD Honors Former President & CEO Kurt Weigle The DDD Board of Commissioners, Staff and Stakeholders would like to thank Kurt Weigle for his many years of service and dedication to the development of Downtown New Orleans. This week the organization presented Kurt with a commemorative print ... [Read More]
2021 New Year’s Message from the DDD
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]
Discover Downtown NOLA: NOCHI
The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) is of, by, and for a diverse community of food lovers. Their mission is to provide a seat at the table for all people to bring their culinary passion to life. From enthusiast courses to intensive five-month Culinary Arts and Baking & ... [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]
