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]
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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]
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]
Outdoor Dining Grant Program
The City of New Orleans has an Outdoor Dining grant program to support New Orleans restaurants and bars to safely expand their outdoor dining options. The grant application process is now open and will give $2,000 to businesses operating outdoor dining areas in sidewalk café spaces or in off-street ... [Read More]
DDD and City of New Orleans Commit to Enhanced Drainage Infrastructure Plan for Downtown
The DDD Board of Commissioners has approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans to fund major improvements to Downtown’s storm water management infrastructure. This historic agreement commits $5 million over two years to install pervious pavement, underground ... [Read More]
How to Shop Downtown
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How to Eat Downtown
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Art Galleries & Museums Downtown
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Resources Available for Businesses, Workers & Residents
Please click below for information from agencies such as: Louisiana Workforce Commission, U.S. Small Business Administration, International Revenue Services and others. ... [Read More]