DDD President Addresses Realities of the Planned Academic Medical Center

Editor’s Note: The Times Picayune recently published a Letter to the Editor from DDD President & CEO Kurt Weigle in support of the proposal to build the LSU Academic Medical Center in Downtown New Orleans. Here, Mr. Weigle addresses some of the misconceptions about the project that were not covered in the Letter to the Editor.

New Orleans needs another training hospital in order to provide the next generation of health care professionals.

“It is important to recognize the relationship between the new Academic Medical Center and the ability of LSU, Tulane and Xavier to train the next generation of medical professionals..."read more

DDD Combats "Growing" Problems Downtown

When patches of weeds show up in neighborhoods Downtown, DDD contractor Block-by-Block shows up right behind them to eliminate the pesky plants before the problem worsens... read more

DDD President to Address Economic Development Professionals

DDD President Kurt Weigle will speak at the April 16-18 U.S. Economic Development Administration conference Sustaining American Prosperity: The 21st Century Challenge, which will be held in New Orleans.

The panel will discuss “Tomorrow’s Economic Drivers: Realities, Trends and Impacts,” which will address globalization, changing demographics, and future economic strengths... read more

Hornets Playoff Week Events Planned

As the #1 seeded New Orleans Hornets prepare for the playoffs, the team is also planning a week of events leading up to the games... read more

(Almost) Last Call for Streetcars!

The YLC will be closing out sales of the streetcars on April 30, so if your company or organization hasn’t purchased one, now is the time! read more

YLC Wednesday at the Square Rocks On

The Young Leadership Council's Wednesday at the Square concert series continues to be a giant success. Now in its ninth year, WATS still draws crowds numbering in the thousands to Lafayette Square in the heart of the Downtown every Wednesday afternoon in the spring... read more

The Great Tequila Taste-Off at Canal Place
Benefits the CAC – Thursday, April 17

Experience and enjoy the first annual Great Tequila Taste-Off, happening Thursday, April 17, from 5-8pm at Shops at Canal Place (333 Canal St.)... read more

WW II Museum Wins Battle for Expansion

Sen. Mary Landrieu, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and a host of dignitaries were on hand for the ground-breaking for a new theatre-canteen complex at the National World War II Museum earlier this week. The new theatre, expected to be complete in mid-2009...