Downtown Development District of New Orleans

Update on office hours: DDD offices will be closed Thursday, September 12th as the City recovers from Hurricane Francine. DDD Ranger hours will remain the same (6AM-10PM). #DowntownNOLA #DDD

Each year, Downtown Development District honors a member of its hardworking Clean Team with one of our prestigious Downtown NOLA Awards. We are immensely proud to present this award, for the second year in a row, to Clean Team Ambassador Walter Abney. Walter Abney has been helping to elevate the Clean Team effort in Downtown since May of 2022. After relocating to New Orleans from Lake Charles in the wake of Hurricane Laura, Walter developed a deep love for the city and its Downtown area. His passion for keeping the neighborhood clean and spending time outdoors shines through in his deep-rooted dedication to his work; he can often be found moving quickly through the streets of Downtown with tools in hand, covering as much ground as he possibly can within the course of the day. A committed community member and an always-friendly face, Walter epitomizes the mission of DDD, and does it with care, compassion, and inspiration that is both admirable and infectious. We invite you to join DDD in celebrating Walter and his fellow 2024 Downtown NOLA Award Honorees on September 26th at Generations Hall. Tickets and additional information can be found at the link: https://bit.ly/4cQjrED. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #DowntownNOLAAwards2024

Due to the expected weather of Tropical Storm Francine, DDD offices and operations will close effective Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Offices and operations will remain closed on Wednesday, September 11th. Clean Team operations will close effective this evening at 7:00 PM until further notice. To access up-to-date information and updates on Tropical Storm Francine, please visit NOLA Ready at the link here: https://bit.ly/3Tr0ocy. #DowntownNOLA #DDD

Join DDD for an informative webinar on Tuesday, September 24th to hear insights on the recently introduced Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act, which could provide a new 20% tax credit for conversion of vacant office space into housing across Downtowns nationwide. The webinar will be hosted by Andrew Goldberg, Principal of Agora (https://bit.ly/3MwBcgS)—a government relations consulting firm that specializes in helping associations in the infrastructure and environment sectors grow their influence in Washington. DDD invites all interested parties to attend this webinar to learn more about this potentially transformational bill and its implications in Downtown New Orleans. For more information and to register for this free virtual event, please follow the link here: https://bit.ly/3ZfSGFN. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA

Football season has officially arrived in Downtown New Orleans, which means Super Bowl LIX is right around the corner. The city’s last Super Bowl hosting gig generated $480M in economic impact across the greater region. What can New Orleans expect from the Big Game in February 2025? Visit the weekly DDD newsletter to learn more & find out: https://bit.ly/4ggwRvH. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #SuperBowlLIX

Yesterday, the New Orleans City Council motioned to approve the BioDistrict New Orleans Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan— funded by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, City of New Orleans, and DDD— was designed by HR&A Advisors to guide and recommend long-term actions that will help transform the Downtown subdistrict into a world-class innovation center. Approval from City Council signifies that the BioDistrict is now prepared to begin undertaking projects related to bioscience and economic development within its outlined geographic area. DDD supports the BioDistrict in its goals and objectives and looks forward to assisting with the transformation that will stem from this hugely significant Downtown development. To read the Strategic Plan and learn more about its plans for the future of Downtown New Orleans, please visit the link here: https://bit.ly/4edvKuS. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DowntownDevelopmentNOLA #NewOrleans #BioDistrict

Downtown Development District is honored to present its 2024 Public Safety Officer of the Year Award to Officer Ana Esparza. As a dedicated member of the DDD Private Patrol Unit, Ana works diligently to keep Downtown New Orleans safe—demonstrating strength, kindness, and capability from her Canal Street patrol region. She approaches each day as an opportunity to impact and uplift the District, treating all residents, workers, and visitors with empathy, patience, and respect. Her presence in the neighborhood makes it a better place, and her resilience mirrors the community surrounding her. During her time in the DDD, Ana loves to frequent Nostalgia NOLA for coffee or stop by Zesty Creole on Canal Street for traditional New Orleans dishes. She also loves Downtown's delicious breakfast offerings, often visiting the popular Two Chicks Cafe for their grits. DDD applauds Ana for her hard work and eagerly looks forward to recognizing her efforts at the Downtown NOLA Awards on Thursday, September 26th at Generations Hall. Follow the link to purchase tickets and join DDD’s celebration of Ana and her fellow cohort of 2024 Award Honorees at this exciting Downtown event: https://bit.ly/4cQjrED. #DowntownNOLA #DDD #DDDEvents #DowntownNOLAAwards2024

With a new board and updated Economic Development Strategy, Downtown Development District is looking to reshape the heart of the Crescent City. In Biz New Orleans Magazine's September 2024 Issue, DDD President & CEO Davon Barbour shares his insights on the future of Downtown and his organization’s role in getting us there: https://bit.ly/3Xu2ue8. #DowtnownNOLA #DDD #BizNewOrleans

DDD is excited to welcome Human Resources Representative Bentrel Ranson to its Downtown team. Bentrel is a native New Orleanian and an alumnus of Southern University at New Orleans, where she graduated in May 2024 with a degree in forensic studies. Following a summer spent interning at STEM NOLA, she enthusiastically joins DDD with the aim of contributing to its success and helping the organization be the best it can be. We look forward to all Bentrel will accomplish as a member of our Team and the impact she will make on Downtown New Orleans. To read more about Bentrel and her work at DDD, please visit her full bio at the link here: https://bit.ly/3ASlU3b. #DowntownNOLA #DDD

Update on DDD office hours for Monday, September 2nd. #DowntownNOLA #DDD