It’s Wednesday, February 22 and 1:16pm in Downtown New Orleans.
Getting Around
PLACES TO PARK
Move Downtown and ditch the commute. One of the most walkable areas in the entire Crescent City, Downtown residents leave their cars in the garage and get to work on foot or bicycle. And with the revitalized RTA providing ever expanding services by both bus and our historic streetcars, you can cut down what you spend at the pump, keep our city a little greener, and eliminate that hour commute in the morning. Use the tools on the left to help you plan your trip, park your car, or navigate to your next destination.
On the go? Download the interactive Downtown NOLA iPhone app.
HUGH WEBER
PRESIDENT, NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
"They love the vibe, they love to be able to enjoy the experiences…"
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New Orleans tops New Geography's list of "America's Biggest Brain Magnets" NewGeography.com
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Downtown is the largest employment center in Louisiana with 62,000 jobs
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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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Downtown is 1.2 walkable square miles
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New Orleans ranked in top 10 "Next Cities" of the best places to live and work for young professionals Next Generation Consulting
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New Orleans has 3rd fastest wage growth in the USA CareerBuilder.com
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Downtown's Arts District is home to 18 art galleries and 5 museums.