DDD:Outside Resources

The Downtown Development District works with local, state and federal government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector to improve Downtown. The DDD also acts as a clearing house for Downtown issues and helps connect stakeholders with the correct agency. Click the FAQ (frequently asked questions) link to the right for a list of commonly requested services and the responsible agencies.

Economic Development

City of New Orleans, Office of Recovery and Development Administration	http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/ ORM/Portal.aspx
Greater New Orleans, Inc.	http://www.gnoinc.org/
Idea Village	http://ideavillage.org/
Louisiana Department of Economic Development	http://www.lded.state.la.us/
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce	http://www.neworleanschamber.org/
Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce	http://www.jeffersonchamber.org/

Medical Development

Greater New Orleans Bioscience Economic Development District (GNO BEDD) (downloadable .pdf)	http://www.norpc.org/assets/pdfs/ no-regbiosci-in_br.pdf
New Orleans BioInnovation Center	http://www.neworleansbio.com
LSU Health Science Center	http://www.lsuhsc.edu/
Tulane Medical Center	http://www.tuhc.com/#
Xavier University	http://newsite.xula.edu/cop/
Delgado School of Nursing	http://www.dcc.edu/campus/charity/

Preservation and Planning

Regional Planning Commission	http://www.norpc.org
Preservation Resource Center	http://prcno.org/
Historic Districts Landmarks Commission	http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=99
Global Green	http://www.globalgreen.org/programs/ neworleans/index.html
American Planning Association	http://www.planning.org/katrina/index.htm
Unified New Orleans Plan (UNOP)	http://www.unifiedneworleansplan.com/
City Planning Commission	http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal52/portal.aspx
City of New Orleans, Department of Safety and Permits	http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal37/portal.aspx
City of New Orleans, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance	http://ordlink.com/codes/neworleans/index.htm
Urban Land Institute	http://www.uli.org
Urban Conservancy	http://urbanconservancy.org/
American Institute of Architects	http://www.aianeworleans.org/
CityWorks	http://www.city-works.org/index.htm

Culture and Tourism

Lieutenant Governor's Office of Culture, Recreation and Tourism	http://www.crt.state.la.us/
Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association	http://www.gnohla.com/
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitor's Bureau	http://www.neworleanscvb.com/
New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Corporation	http://www.neworleansonline.com/
Arts Council of New Orleans	http://www.nolafunguide.com/

FAQ

"I not only have my business downtown, but I live downtown! I am enjoying being a part of the revitalization of the warehouse/arts district as a gallery owner."
-Jean Bragg, owner, Jean Bragg Gallery

BON TEMPS DOWNTOWN
Good times are part of the cultural fabric of New Orleans, and Downtown has long been a focal point for community celebrations. From street parties to after-work concerts in Lafayette Square to Mardi Gras festivities and sporting events at the Louisiana Superdome and New Orleans Arena, Downtown is where New Orleans comes for many of its premier leisure time activities.
Interested in what makes Downtown a great place to