The Perception, Hope and Vision for the Vieux Carré: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, a speaker series

Preservation Resource Center 923 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, United States

Because the French Quarter is so central to most peoples’ idea of New Orleans, a better, future New Orleans will require a French Quarter that has been likewise improved. Said another way: whatever you want New Orleans to be in the future, the French Quarter must be perceived in that way by a critical mass. … Continued

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Building a STEM-educated workforce in Louisiana: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, a PRC speaker series

Preservation Resource Center 923 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, United States

The State of Louisiana recently broke ground on the $2 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, the state’s largest coastal restoration project. What does this mean for our state and our economy? We know we need to grow a workforce here in Louisiana to work in these jobs — but how? A 2015 Bloomberg report found people … Continued

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Educating the next generation of city leaders: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, a speaker series

Preservation Resource Center 923 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, United States

St. Augustine High School was created in 1951 to provide opportunities for academic excellence to the African American community. Since its inception, though, the school has been so much more than just classwork. The foundation of a St. Augustine education is instilling leadership skills, building confidence, teaching moral values and fostering “a community of brotherhood … Continued

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Tourism and the New Orleans Economy: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, PRC speaker series

Preservation Resource Center 923 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, United States

Walt Leger III, president and chief executive officer of New Orleans & Company, will discuss the successes and challenges of the city’s tourism industry and its importance to the state’s economy. New Orleans & Company is the official destination sales and marketing organization for New Orleans. Leger was elected in 2012 and 2016 to serve … Continued

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