Downtown Development District
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The Downtown Development District of New Orleans (DDD) was created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1974 as the nation’s first assessment-based business improvement district (BID) to provide enhanced services in economic development, cleaning and safety.
The DDD services the area bounded by Iberville Street, the Pontchartrain Expressway, Claiborne Avenue and the Mississippi River. It is governed by an 11-member Board of Commissioners which represents a cross section of the diverse Downtown community. Appointed by local elected officials, the commissioners help guide the policies and programs of the DDD.
Downtown New Orleans is experiencing continued growth and development. Almost $4 billion dollars worth of projects are in some phase of development, including more than 2,500 apartments, 850 condos and 2,000 hotel rooms. In addition to the new living space, Downtown is seeing significant investment in the medical industry and theater complexes. The mission of the DDD is to drive the development of Downtown New Orleans and be the catalyst for a prosperous, stimulating, innovative heart of the Crescent City.
