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New Orleans Proposes $1M Armstrong Park Master Plan

February 21, 2026 • News • 755

The City of New Orleans, led by Mayor Helena Moreno, has proposed a significant $1 million allocation to finance a master-planning process for Armstrong Park and the Municipal Auditorium, located in the Treme neighborhood. This move comes as part of a collaborative public-private effort, potentially tapping into a previously announced $43.5 million stabilization program aimed [&hellip
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CityBusiness Highlights Major Projects Reshaping New Orleans

February 18, 2026 • News • 2135

CityBusiness has released its highly anticipated list of the Top Construction Projects for 2026, spotlighting key developments poised to impact the New Orleans metro area. Notable projects include Port NOLA’s $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal, a $763 million investment in the New Orleans Convention Center, a $500 million UBE Chemicals plant in Jefferson Parish, the [&hellip
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Tulane Completes $35M Laboratory Renovation in Downtown New Orleans

February 17, 2026 • News • 1032

Tulane University has completed a significant $35 million renovation of the seventh-floor research labs in the Hutchinson Memorial Building on its downtown campus. The renovation brings approximately 45,000 to 48,000 square feet of modern lab space, marking a major milestone for healthcare and research real estate in New Orleans. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 11, [&hellip
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Metro New Orleans Home Sales Jump 17.1% in January as 2026 Market Opens with Higher Activity

February 17, 2026 • News • 1080

The New Orleans metro housing market kicked off 2026 with a notable rise in activity, as confirmed by the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR). Closed sales in January surged by 17.1% from the previous year, reaching a total of 739 transactions. This early-year increase in closed sales signals a return of buyers to [&hellip
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River District Deal Renewed: Convention Center Finalizes Revised Agreement with RDNI

February 13, 2026 • News • 1230

River District Neighborhood Investors (RDNI) and the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center have finalized a revised agreement effective January 29, 2026. This development ensures RDNI’s lease, introduces purchase options on additional parcels, and includes a $6.5 million loan from the Convention Center to RDNI, marking significant progress for the River District master plan. [&hellip
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Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Canal Place Store in New Orleans

February 13, 2026 • News • 1717

Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is set to close its location at Canal Place in New Orleans this spring. This move is part of a broader series of store closures nationwide, tied to Saks Global’s bankruptcy restructuring strategy. Saks Global, the parent company, recently announced the closure of several Saks Fifth Avenue locations, including the [&hellip
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Moreno Proposes $6.25 Million In-House Street Paving Unit

February 12, 2026 • News • 668

Mayor Helena Moreno has announced a plan to create a $6.25 million in-house Street Maintenance and Paving Unit for the New Orleans Department of Public Works. The initiative aims to expedite street repairs, reduce dependency on private contractors, and add approximately 50 jobs to the city’s payroll. On February 11, Moreno’s office detailed the plan, [&hellip
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Moody’s Downgrades City of New Orleans to Baa2 Amid Financial Challenges

February 11, 2026 • News • 1094

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the City of New Orleans’ credit rating from A3 to Baa2. This decision, reported on February 5, 2026, stems from significant cash shortages linked to budget shortfalls initially identified in late 2025. The downgrade could increase borrowing costs and impact financing for both public infrastructure and private developments reliant on [&hellip
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Blue Bikes Nola Expands E-Bike Fleet Ahead of Mardi Gras

February 10, 2026 • News • 833

Blue Bikes Nola has significantly expanded its fleet with the addition of “hundreds” of pedal-assist e-bikes, a move confirmed by Blue Krewe just in time for the Mardi Gras season. This expansion aims to improve transportation flow and crowd management in New Orleans during the city’s peak parade days, while also broadening discounted access for [&hellip
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Winn-Dixie Phase II in Tremé Nears Completion

February 9, 2026 • News • 2874

The mixed-income development at the former Winn-Dixie site, located at 1431 St. Louis St. in Tremé, is progressing with its construction phase. The $26 million project, which consists of 45 residential units, has reached the final structural work stage. Developers are targeting an August 2026 completion date, with a topping-out ceremony planned for March 11. [&hellip
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