It’s Thursday, May 17 and 8:56am in Downtown New Orleans.
DAMON BURNS
VICE PRESIDENT, MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY
"Everyone seems to be a lot more attune to what the city needs…"
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Downtown's population has doubled in the past 10 years to 5,100 residents. It is expected to double again by 2020.
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Downtown is a collage of 8 distinct neighborhoods that includes 4 historic districts.
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Hungry? There are 176 restaurants and 32 sidewalk cafes in Downtown New Orleans
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"The transformation that's taking place in New Orleans both socially and economically is stunning." World Trade 100 Magazine
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New Orleans ranked #1 Most Improved on "Best Cities for Business" Wall Street Journal
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New Orleans has 3rd fastest wage growth in the USA CareerBuilder.com
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Downtown is at the center of 12 neighborhoods that are home to almost 40,000 residents with a strong income and education profile
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New Orleans named a 2009 American Fast City Fast Company