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Hotel Hope Initiates Affordable Housing Pilot on MLK Blvd

May 16, 2026 • News • 89

Hotel Hope, in partnership with People’s Housing+, commenced construction on May 13, 2026, for the Hope Family Housing pilot at 3931 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This initiative aims to introduce a new model for nonprofit-led affordable housing in New Orleans by utilizing the city’s Small Multi-Family Affordable zoning and adopting FORTIFIED Gold construction standards. [&hellip
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Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience Signs River District Lease for $171.5M Museum Project

May 16, 2026 • News • 111

The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience (LMHE) has finalized a lease for over two acres in the River District, setting the stage for a major development near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This $171.5 million project envisions a 120,000-square-foot museum and performance campus, potentially reshaping downtown New Orleans by boosting convention demand and stimulating [&hellip
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New Orleans Rents Show Signs of Stabilizing as National Rental Declines Reach 33 Months

May 15, 2026 • News • 114

A recent analysis by Biz New Orleans indicates that New Orleans rents may be stabilizing as national trends show a prolonged decline. According to the May 14 report, the U.S. median asking rent fell for the 33rd consecutive month, with local data supporting a stabilization in the New Orleans area. This shift could impact strategies [&hellip
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Omni HQ Hotel Project Advances with Launch of Dedicated Website

May 14, 2026 • News • 239

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has launched NOLAHQHotel.com, a dedicated site to provide updates on the development of the Omni HQ Hotel project. This initiative marks a significant step as the city gears up for the construction of the 1,000-room hotel, slated to begin in late 2026 and expected to open in [&hellip
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Esplanade Mall in Kenner Listed for $12.5 Million as Redevelopment Opportunity

May 14, 2026 • News • 191

The Esplanade Mall in Kenner, located at 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., has been listed for sale at $12.5 million. The 363,229-square-foot enclosed mall is now on the market as a significant redevelopment opportunity, excluding the separately-priced former Macy’s space measuring 235,518 square feet. Listed on May 13, 2026, the property presents a rare opportunity for [&hellip
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DSC Dredge Witnesses Revenue Surge and Expands Facilities in Reserve and Poplarville

May 13, 2026 • News • 203

DSC Dredge, a manufacturer of cutter-suction dredges in the New Orleans area, reported a significant revenue increase, reaching $99 million in 2025. This marks a three-year growth of 85.5%, with a remarkable 60% jump from the previous year. In response, the company has completed expansions at its Reserve, Louisiana, and Poplarville, Mississippi campuses to enhance [&hellip
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Home Buyer Louisiana Marks 250th Closing, Signals Regional Growth

May 13, 2026 • News • 212

Home Buyer Louisiana, a New Orleans-based real estate investor, has reached a significant milestone with its 250th property closing in Louisiana. Operating out of a Poydras Street office, the company specializes in acquiring distressed, inherited, and hard-to-sell homes. This development highlights the increasing demand for turnaround buyers and impacts the city’s distressed housing market along [&hellip
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Higgins Hotel Earns Top-3 Global Curio Ranking, AAA Four-Diamond Status

May 12, 2026 • News • 173

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, located at 1000 Magazine St. in New Orleans, recently achieved significant recognition. It was ranked No. 3 among more than 200 properties in Hilton’s Curio Collection, based on 2025 guest service scores. Simultaneously, the hotel reaffirmed its AAA Four-Diamond status. These accolades boost its appeal for group bookings and [&hellip
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Tulane Study Urges Coastal Retreat Planning for New Orleans

May 11, 2026 • News • 245

A recent study by Tulane University, published in Nature Sustainability and reported by local media on May 5, 2026, highlights the pressing need for New Orleans to prepare for a northward coastal retreat. Led by Dr. Torbjörn Törnqvist, the research warns that ongoing sea-level rise and rapid subsidence could shift the Gulf shoreline significantly northward, [&hellip
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Benson Automotive’s Gen‑5 Porsche New Orleans to Open May 27 in Metairie

May 11, 2026 • News • 233

Benson Automotive Group, led by New Orleans investor Gayle Benson, will open its state-of-the-art 37,000-square-foot Porsche ‘Gen-5’ dealership at 8900 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie on May 27. This significant investment marks a new high-end retail presence in Jefferson Parish, featuring an advanced 18-bay service center. The facility is one of just six ‘Gen-5’ Porsche dealerships [&hellip
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