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Pelican Pop-Ins - Developing Canal Street with Davon Barbour


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This episode recaps what we covered in Episode 4, "Revitalization of Canal Street," if you missed it, listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ej504tULog8bDQsV6muCc?si=90a3a9d719e64138


Davon Barbour is the President and CEO of the New Orleans Downtown Development District (DDD), and he joins us on Pelican Briefs to share insights on the revitalization of Canal Street. We discuss the DDD’s efforts to attract locals back to the area while balancing local businesses and national brands. Davon also highlights upcoming capital investments and creative placemaking initiatives that will enhance the area, especially with the Super Bowl approaching.


We explore how public-private partnerships, retail strategies, and innovative urban design are helping transform Canal Street into a vibrant commercial hub once again. Get the inside scoop on what’s in store for the future of downtown New Orleans and why we’re optimistic about the progress.


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