City officials say Lincoln Beach’s design work is now about 60% complete and the project has been split into three construction packages. Construction bidding is expected later this year and another public meeting is planned in June.

A Jefferson Parish sheriff’s sale is scheduled for April 1 for Metairie Towers after the lender seized the stalled, storm‑damaged complex. The auction will decide whether the lender retakes the site or a new buyer emerges.

City officials and the site's owner say Lindy Boggs Medical Center's demolition could begin soon, with bond money set aside for stormwater work and a roughly $100M redevelopment plan. Residents remain split as planners and developers sort permits and partnerships.

City records show New Orleans has ended an agreement with Habitat for Humanity and moved to reclaim $2 million earmarked to help homeowners facing insurance-driven foreclosures.

Developers want to convert the valet garage behind Dickie Brennan's into a seven‑floor boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and speakeasy. The City Planning Commission recommended approval; council sign‑off is still required.

Moody's confirmed an Aa3 issuer rating for the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, citing large reserves and stable operations as the center advances a $763M upgrade plan.

At GNO Inc.'s annual luncheon, leaders touted nearly $20 billion in planned investment while Mayor Moreno pushed repairs and regional cooperation.

New Orleans-based JECohen topped $100M in assets under management on Jan. 31, 2026 as the firm prepares a Cotton Exchange headquarters renovation and street-level restaurant. The milestone follows a 2025 merger and strong 2025 investment returns.

The historic Gem Theatre in Broadmoor is being repurposed into 'Swing Hub,' a batting-cage and training venue after the city council approved a zoning exception. The plan pairs indoor cages and VR rooms with a netted outdoor diamond.

Prism has acquired 10 former Sonder properties and relaunched several in Long Island City and New Orleans as Belvilla District 6, with bookings appearing on OTA pages today.

Triangle Capital secured a $61M refinancing for Energy Centre at 1100 Poydras, taking steps to steady the 39-story tower after a 2024 foreclosure.

Kenner councilwoman Arita Bohannan wants Jefferson Parish to buy, demolish and resell the Esplanade Mall using the state's Fast Sites program, while Target and Dillard's would remain.

Mayor Helena Moreno and the Save Our Soul Coalition will unveil a master plan today to guide repairs and long‑term reuse of the Morris F.X. Jeff Municipal Auditorium.