It’s Thursday, May 17 and 11:05am in Downtown New Orleans.
John Roussell
PUBLIC SPACE OPERATIONS MANAGERJOHN'S FAVORITES
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Sports Related
John Roussell is the brains behind the beauty of Downtown New Orleans. As Public Space Operations Manager, John is responsible for coordinating and monitoring DDD sidewalk cleaning, landscaping, and public infrastructure projects to ensure that the DDD’s objectives are accomplished effectively and within prescribed time frames. John also works closely with contractors to ensure that all contract requirements are met satisfactorily. Maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) and coordinating maintenance for DDD special projects and events, such as Mardi Gras, are also part of John’s responsibilities.
John was born, raised, and educated in New Orleans. He has two daughters and is an avid sports fan.
DAMON BURNS
VICE PRESIDENT, MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY
"Everyone seems to be a lot more attune to what the city needs…"
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New Orleans ranked #1 Most Improved on "Best Cities for Business" Wall Street Journal
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New Orleans ranked #1 Top Cities for Information Jobs in the U.S. Forbes
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New Orleans Tourism Breaks Record in 2011 with 8.75 Million Visitors University of New Orleans Hospitality Research Center
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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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$3.4 billion invested Downtown since 2005
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New Orleans named Major Market of the Year Southern Business and Development
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Downtown welcomes approximately 120,000 people on a given week-day, enough to make it the fourth largest city in Louisiana