• Canal Street Revitalization

  • Jun 26 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
  • Podcast

Canal Street Revitalization

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Pelican Briefs, we delve into the fascinating history and future of Canal Street in New Orleans. Join our co-hosts, Etosha McGee and Charles Miller, as we explore Canal Street's transformation from a historic shopping mecca to its current state and the ongoing efforts to revitalize this iconic corridor. We discuss significant projects like the rebranding and expansion of Harrah's Casino into a Caesars property and its potential impact on attracting investment and tourism. We also highlight the exciting renovations at the Four Seasons Hotel and the plans for Spanish Plaza's revitalization. Our conversation covers the importance of integrating local businesses with national chains to create a vibrant economic environment and the critical role of a central transportation hub in supporting downtown commerce. While acknowledging the challenges and slow pace of progress, we remain optimistic about Canal Street's long-term revitalization and its potential to thrive once again. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the past, present, and future of Canal Street, and discover why we believe in its resurgence as a vital part of New Orleans. Don't forget to subscribe and support us on Patreon to keep the conversation going! Follow Pelican Briefs Patreon: patreon.com/LaPelicanBriefs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lapelicanbriefs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560259747696 X: https://x.com/LaPelicanBriefs Episode Article Links https://downtownnola.com/canal-street-quarterly-q1-2024/ https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2024/02/09/top-construction-projects-2024-8-harrahs-casino-and-hotel-transformation-into-caesars-new-orleans/ https://www.nola.com/archive/canal-street-84-vintage-photos-from-over-a-hundred-years/article_a46a2d6e-9aaf-554d-ac56-23e5f498f2ea.html https://www.nola.com/news/business/canal-street-was-downtrodden-for-decades-look-at-whats-driving-its-revitalization/article_aafb78b4-e00e-11eb-92b6-3f91280d45d2.html https://www.nola.com/news/business/can-new-orleans-desolate-spanish-plaza-be-revived/article_3c12e4a8-d7ed-11ee-a427-0f6edf121050.html https://www.nola.com/news/business/spanish-plaza-plan-includes-music-venue-restaurants/article_c44a8270-3c72-11ee-8935-9b6c6fc3248a.html https://www.nola.com/news/business/caesars-aims-to-open-hotel-at-new-orleans-casino-this-fall/article_f93e7e1a-f751-11ee-86cc-57e09ae906ab.html https://www.nola.com/news/new-orleans-funds-plan-to-build-mississippi-riverfront-park/article_55c81ea6-d1d8-11ee-ac6a-03a860ccc055.html
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