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Omni’s $600M Convention Center Hotel Clears Zoning Vote, But Tax Fight Is Just Beginning

July 3, 2026 • News • 84

The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously on June 24 to advance zoning changes needed for a 1,000-room, 27-story Omni Hotels & Resorts hotel on Convention Center Boulevard — the largest hotel project proposed in New Orleans in nearly 50 years. The council directed the City Attorney’s Office to draft an overlay zoning ordinance that [&hellip
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Tulane University to Lead Redevelopment of Charity Hospital

July 2, 2026 • News • 145

Tulane University has signed a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire the former Charity Hospital in downtown New Orleans, a significant step as it transitions from an anchor tenant to the owner and lead developer of the site. The redevelopment is set to transform the historic building into a 1-million-square-foot bioscience hub, with over 650,000 square feet [&hellip
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French Quarter Businesses Sue SWBNO Over Decatur Street Closures

July 2, 2026 • News • 167

Several long-standing French Quarter businesses have initiated a civil lawsuit seeking a court order to compel the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) to reopen certain blocks of Decatur Street and expedite construction work. The lawsuit, filed on June 26 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, aims to address concerns over prolonged construction [&hellip
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QED Hospitality Acquires Broussard’s, Adding 106-Year-Old French Quarter Institution to Growing Portfolio

July 1, 2026 • News • 215

Chef Brian Landry and hospitality executive Emery Whalen, co-founders of New Orleans-based QED Hospitality, have purchased Broussard’s Restaurant at 819 Conti Street in the French Quarter. The sale was confirmed by Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts, which had owned and operated the property for the past 13 years after acquiring it from its previous operators in [&hellip
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Chick-fil-A Opens Drive-Thru Focused Location in Gretna

July 1, 2026 • News • 193

Chick-fil-A has launched a new drive-thru-focused restaurant at 83 Westbank Expressway in Gretna, marking a significant addition to the area’s retail landscape. The opening day on June 11, 2026, saw over 1,500 transactions, demonstrating strong demand from the local community. The privately funded location is owned and operated by Sarah Triplett, who also manages Chick-fil-A [&hellip
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Demolition Resumes at DeGaulle Manor in Algiers After Years of Legal Battles

June 30, 2026 • News • 194

Demolition has resumed at the DeGaulle Manor site in Algiers, marking a significant development in a long-standing dispute. City crews have returned to the large, privately owned parcel, clearing it for potential redevelopment after years of legal and regulatory hurdles. The revival of demolition efforts follows numerous court cases and a history of blight that [&hellip
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Valentino Family Buys Maison Dupuy, Plans $13M Overhaul and Hilton Curio Rebrand

June 30, 2026 • News • 262

Valentino New Orleans Hotels has purchased the 200-room Maison Dupuy at the corner of Toulouse and Burgundy streets in the French Quarter, acquiring the property from the estate of developer Joe Jaeger, who had owned and operated the hotel for nearly a decade. The deal closed earlier this month, with terms not disclosed. The Valentino [&hellip
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Clarks Shoe Store Opens at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie

June 29, 2026 • News • 245

British footwear retailer Clarks has launched a new storefront at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie. The store officially opened its doors on June 26, 2026, marking another significant addition to the mall’s diverse tenant mix. The opening at the Pottery Barn wing of this super-regional mall underscores the continued appeal of the New Orleans-area retail [&hellip
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside Launches Themed Packages with Local Partners

June 29, 2026 • News • 246

Hilton New Orleans Riverside has introduced two New Orleans-themed guest packages in collaboration with local partners. The newly unveiled Festival Suite, created alongside Lucky Dogs, and the Taste of NOLA dining package with Morrow Hospitality, aim to enhance guest experience and boost room revenue at the hotel located on Poydras Street. These packages are available [&hellip
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T. Baker Smith Acquires Kenner Surveyor BFM Corporation, Expands New Orleans-Area Surveying Capacity

June 29, 2026 • News • 261

T. Baker Smith, a Houma-based engineering and consulting firm, has acquired Kenner’s BFM Corporation, enhancing local surveying and mapping resources for Gulf Coast development projects. The acquisition, completed on June 26, 2026, integrates BFM’s staff and historical survey records into T. Baker Smith’s Metairie office and TBS Insights platform, fortifying the company’s presence in the [&hellip
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