Oct 4, 2023 - News

River District construction to begin by end of year

Chelsea Brasted

Infrastructure work for the River District is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023. Rendering: Courtesy of River District Neighborhood Investors

Developers expect to break ground on the River District development in New Orleans by the end of the year.

Why it matters: The massive project will bring into commerce a long-empty stretch of greenway between downtown and the Irish Channel.

The project will include Shell's new building, a Topgolf facility, entertainment venues, greenspace, retail, at least one hotel and housing.

By the numbers: Developers say the River District will generate $43 million in new tax revenue and more than $1 billion in overall economic activity.

Construction will create 9,000 jobs, developers say, and the completed project will create 6,000 jobs.

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