Retail Support for New Orleans 

The renaissance is occurring!

There is a new wave of activity and development on historic Canal Street and the sparkle of vibrant retailers are beginning to transcend throughout the area. Although we have a positive wave of momentum, we have a need for more businesses and services that cater to downtown residents and workers.

Take a close look at Canal Street. Between the Summer of 2008 and by the end of the first quarter of 2009, eleven businesses have decided to make Canal Street home. These businesses represent a new generation of entertainment, retail and residential which have helped play a role in the Canal Street revitalization efforts.

• Audubon Insectarium opened June 2008
• Bio-Innovation Center ground breaking September 2008
• Studio E Kérastase salon opened November 2008
• Viva Clothing Co opened November 2008
• 1201 Canal Condos completed December 2008
• CVS Pharmacy opening January 2009
• Duffy’s Restaurant opening March 2009
• La Dolce Vida – upscale women’s boutique opening March 2009
• IHOP Restaurant opening March 2009
• Hippie Gypsy – specialty store opening April 2009
• Solaris Eyewear “New expanded Location” opened Spring 2009
• Roosevelt Hotel opening summer 2009
• Saenger Theatre redevelopment opening 2011 

Retail Opportunities are available on Canal Street and a variety of attractive spaces are available:

• 1,000 sq feet – 600 block
• 1,000 sq feet – 700 block
• 1,400 sq feet – 700 block
• 4,500 sq feet – 700 block
• 3,500 sq feet – 700 block
• 2,050 sq feet – 800 block
• 1,600 sq feet – 800 block
• 1,000 sq feet – 900 block
• 1,000 sq feet – 900 block

The Downtown Development District has a big vision and dynamic strategy to bring Canal Street into a 21st century direction. Our vision for Downtown includes a variety of never before seen uses, including new coffeehouses, restaurants, cafes, clothing, shoes, accessories, home/furniture and jewelry operators. Downtown already boasts a bustling visitor industry and strong daytime business community. The $70 billion MCLNO and VA hospitals, along with a series of new residential developments, will push the envelope of the services and goods that Downtown currently offers and opportunities to play a role in this transformation are available.

To learn more about the new Canal Street vision, please contact Ryan Bordenave, Retail Recruiter for the DDD at (504) 561-8927.