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July 31, 2024

Prime 3 Funding Awarded

A Step Forward for Affordable Housing

On July 2, Louisiana Housing Corporation announced $15.4 million in Prime 3 funding for the first phase of residential development at the River District to support affordable and workforce housing. 


The River District team is thrilled to move forward and we remain steadfast in our commitment to developing a neighborhood for all.

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Cityscape rendering of the RDNI development with text "$15.4 million in Prime 3 funding"

It's All About Infrastructure

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Infrastructure Work is Underway
Welcome Phase 1

Did you know that infrastructure improvements at the River District involve water, sewer, drainage, stormwater, 5G fiber+ and resilient power? 


Construction on critical sewer and water system improvements continued throughout July in partnership with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.

Isabel Guzman and Iam Tucker

SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman Visits the River District

ILSI Engineering co-founder Iam C. Tucker and members of the River District team escorted Small Business Administrator (SBA) Administrator Isabel Guzman through the River District site to showcase early infrastructure progress and discuss pathways to the future. Tucker, owner of civil engineering firm ILSI, was recently named SBA's Small Business Person of the Year.

BikeEasy and River District Teams Connect 

River District project manager Todd James and operations manager Alison Hartman met with BikeEasy's Planning and Design Committee in July to discuss plans for biking infrastructure throughout the River District and to connect on mutual goals.

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River District Reps Join Complete Streets Coalition Meeting

Rendering of bicycle and street traffic at the River District

On July 17th, River District representatives attended the regular meeting of the New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition, an alliance of over 40 member organizations advocating for safe and effective vehicle, bus, bike and pedestrian transit. We look forward to upcoming opportunities to connect on common objectives for the River District neighborhood.

Celebrating World Conservation Day

July 28th marked World Conservation Day. The River District team honors conservation year-round through a partnership with Entergy to develop a smart energy grid. Our focus is on a sustainable, reliable and resilient energy system that can meet the needs of future generations while minimizing environmental impact. 

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Save the Date

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Friday, August 30 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Win with NOENMCC

Join us at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the 2024 Q3 "Win with NOENMCC" event. Learn about exciting opportunities from the River District team and our partner VPG Construction, winner of the 2023 Morial Award Corporation of the Year. Chincie Mouton, Director of Engagement, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will present information about the NFL's legacy vendor program and Impact 59.

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