Downtown New Orleans

Downtown's population has doubled in the past 10 years to 5,100 residents. It is expected to double again by 2020.

New Orleans ranked in top 10 "Next Cities" of the best places to live and work for young professionals Next Generation Consulting

New Orleans named Major Market of the Year Southern Business and Development

New Orleans listed as 1 of 5 safe havens to ride out the recession Christian Science Monitor

Downtown is the largest employment center in Louisiana with 62,000 jobs

Sporting and cultural events attract 2.5 million visitors Downtown each year

Forbes.com ranks New Orleans #8 in Top Cities to Relocate Forbes.com

New Orleans named a 2009 American Fast City Fast Company