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June 24, 2026 | From City Council

New Convention Center Hotel Deal Shows How Investing in Residents and Welcoming Investment Go Together

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Economic development is alive in New Orleans. That is the message City Council District B Councilmember Lesli Harris delivered as the City Council voted to approve the zoning package, clearing the way for the proposed 1,000-room Omni convention center headquarters hotel.

June 24, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City Announces New Business Stabilization Fund for French Quarter Businesses Affected by Lower Decatur & St. Peter St. SWBNO Construction Project

NEW ORLEANS – Mayor Helena Moreno and The City of New Orleans today announced a Business Stabilization Fund to assist businesses located along two economically vibrant corridors, Lower Decatur and St. Peter Streets, that have experienced prolonged disruption due to construction projects.

“The poor communication and even more troubling execution of this SWBNO project has caused significant harm to the businesses and residents of this area. It should never have happened. But, when we see a problem, we go to work, thinking creatively to maximize public and private resources and to lend a hand,” said Mayor Helena Moreno. “This new fund is only one of the measures we are using to fix a problem the city did not create. Moving forward, we are taking even more urgent steps to keep SWBNO and their contractors accountable; ensure the timelines are met and promises are kept; and to vastly improve communication to our residents and businesses so that this does not happen again.”

June 24, 2026 | From City Council

New Orleans City Councilmembers Advance Zoning for Omni Hotel After Reaching PILOT Agreement That Will Increase Additional Tax Revenue and Job Opportunities

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council voted to move forward a zoning amendment for the Omni Hotel project following extensive tax and labor agreement negotiations led by Council President JP Morrell and Council Vice President Matthew Willard.

June 24, 2026 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA –– At its regular meeting today, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including Ordinance Nos. 35,450 and 35,451 appropriating funds for the implementation of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) 8^th District Drone Program within the French Quarter Economic Development District (FQEDD). Additionally, the Council voted on Motion M-26-255 relating to the Convention Center Hotel Overlay District.

June 23, 2026 | From City Council

Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee met to consider a proposed Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for The Rivana Apartments, an affordable housing development planned for the River District. 

June 23, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Long-Awaited Demolition of DeGaulle Manor

NEW ORLEANS, LA — After more than 14 years of delays, District C Councilmember Freddie King, III, and Mayor Helena Moreno today announced they have secured approximately $3 million to demolish the long-vacant DeGaulle Manor apartment complex in Algiers, removing one of the neighborhood's most persistent sources of blight and public safety concerns. 

The one-time housing-related funding will be used to complete the full demolition of the 12-building complex at 3010 Sandra Drive. The funding was made available from the short-term rental fund, allowing the city to move forward with a project that had remained unfunded for years due to financial and administrative barriers. 

June 22, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE: Westbound Interstate 10 Lane Closure Rescheduled

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans advises motorists that the previously announced Interstate 10 Westbound lane closure, which was postponed due to Tropical Storm Arthur, has been rescheduled.

The closure will now take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During that time, the right lane on Interstate 10 Westbound between Ransom Street and the base of the High-Rise Bridge will be closed. The closure will also include Exit 240B to U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway) and the westbound Interstate 10 entrance ramp from U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway).

June 22, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Closure of Citrus Canal Bridge Eastbound on Morrison Road

NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans announced today that, starting Thursday, June 25, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will close the Citrus Canal Bridge eastbound on Morrison Road. This closure is necessary to accommodate bridge repairs as part of the Morrison Road Improvement Project. The closure will remain in effect until September 2026. 

During this time construction crews will perform approach slab replacements, guard rail replacement, bridge deck repairs and cross bracing replacement. 

June 22, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Armed Robbery

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying an locating a suspect wanted for armed robbery.