AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Orleans Tourism & Development: Rivana Apartments in the River District cleared a major hurdle as developers closed financing for the $111 million, 220-unit affordable complex—construction could start this month near the Morial Convention Center. French Quarter Access: Local businesses along lower Decatur Street say SWBNO’s long-running water main work has hurt sales and delayed reopenings, with some questioning whether the utility is following a court order. Travel Planning & Roads: DOTD warned of a one-day LA 160 closure in Bossier Parish (Oct. 7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) for railroad track repairs, and another weekend roundup flagged rain risk plus football-driven traffic around Lafayette. Local Culture & Food: Garifuna food pop-up Numada will bring Honduras-Caribbean flavors to the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest in Lafayette Square (Oct. 9–11). Family Fun: The Mississippi Coast is rolling out fall Halloween picks, from pumpkin patches to Bay St. Louis and Ocean Springs costume parades. Getting Around by Air: Shreveport Regional Airport is moving to a new air traffic control tower and planning extra gates and 400+ parking spots to improve the passenger experience.
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