May 17th, 2013
The growth in residential development has been great for Downtown and we welcome both residents and their dogs. With limited green space, however, dog owners have more responsibility for cleaning up after their pets on streets and sidewalks. Did you know that allowing an animal to soil public property may… read more
February 15th, 2013
Downtown parades generated a lot of trash along streets and sidewalks, but it didn't daunt the DDD's Clean Team! The DDD partners with the City of New Orleans to clean Downtown parade routes after krewes pass. The DDD's effort doesn’t stop there, however. All day and night, the DDD’s Clean… read more
February 6th, 2013
With the world's best Super Bowl experience now behind us, the DDD is in full Mardi Gras mode!
During the week leading up to the Super Bowl on February 3, the DDD Clean Team worked 24/7 to ensure that Downtown was sparkling clean before the weekend, and then maintained those… read more
January 31st, 2013
Every day — not just during Super Bowl and Mardi Gras — the Downtown Development District’s Clean Team keeps Downtown sparkling clean. During parade season, the DDD’s philosophy is to maintain that standard daily. “We dont’ wait for Ash Wednesday to enforce our high standards, said President & CEO Kurt… read more
January 11th, 2013
Downtown will be the stage for the spectacle that is Super Bowl XLVII, and the DDD is busy making that stage sparkle. From extra clean-up to providing information to guests to supervising volunteers, DDD employees will be on the front lines January 31-February 3.
One of the major volunteer programs… read more
August 31st, 2012
CLEAN TEAMS UPDATES
Downtown Development District (DDD) Clean Teams were back on the streets again at dawn today, with their focus on Tulane Avenue and in the Central Business District (CBD). Clean Teams will continue to work through Downtown’s neighborhoods, including the Warehouse District and Lafayette Square, today and over… read more
August 27th, 2012
New Orleans, LA (August 27, 2012) – The Downtown Development District (DDD) Operations teams are preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac's landfall by removing DDD light pole banners and preparing for post-storm cleanup.
The City of New Orleans will suspend sanitation services on Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents and businesses should not… read more
August 24th, 2012
Downtown Volunteer Day Spruces Up Parks, Planters, Private Properties read more
August 10th, 2012
August 14 Volunteer Day includes beautification of plant beds, parks;
Efforts are part of larger initiative to prepare for Super Bowl XLVII read more
April 12th, 2012
The Downtown Development District would like to acknowledge and express gratitude to Rubensteins and Dickie Brennan & Co for their combined donation for supplemental pressure washing on Bourbon and Royal Streets during the Final Four. From Friday to Monday of Final Four Weekend, the DDD Clean Team pressure washed and… read more