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Downtown New Orleans is looking to fill empty storefronts and bring more businesses back to the city center

Podcast: Newell Normand
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 571
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Summary

Downtown New Orleans is looking to fill empty storefronts and bring more businesses back to the city center. Seth Knudsen, President & CEO of the Downtown Development District, joins Newell to explain the new Activate Downtown Grant Program, how it will help entrepreneurs overcome build-out costs, create more vibrant streets, and reshape the future of downtown commerce.