Celebrate Canal feature on Great Day Louisiana – September 10th, 2026
Celebrate Canal! was featured on Great Day Louisiana, sharing the momentum building on Canal Street and the work underway to reimagine one of New Orleans’ most iconic corridors.
Biz New Orleans Mug Shot
In Mug Shot Monday, Biz New Orleans takes a quick coffee break with local business leaders to learn what’s in their cup, what’s on their mind and a few things you probably won’t find in their professional bio.
This week, we’re getting to know one of the people revitalizing Canal Street: Sandra Herman.
Moreno Launches Canal Street Renaissance Initiative
Mayor Helena Moreno announced the Canal Street Renaissance Initiative on July 28, unveiling a long-term strategy to revitalize New Orleans’ historic commercial corridor by recruiting new retailers, attracting investment, bringing vacant storefronts and underused upper-floor spaces back into use, and improving the corridor’s safety, appearance and infrastructure.
CANAL STREET RENAISSANCE
Mayor Helena Moreno has launched a new plan that aims to reverse the decades long decline of Canal Street and breathe new life into the historic commercial corridor.
Alexandra Holliday, Gambit’s 40 Under 40
Alexandra Holliday is imagining a different kind of Canal Street: a more family-friendly destination that’s appealing to locals as much as visitors.
Pelican Briefs Podcast Discusses Celebrate Canal!
Celebrate Canal! Coalition and the Future of Canal Street in New Orleans https://youtu.be/tKS0HCzmWH0?si=hZVr7QC8icxeUUoF The Pelican Briefs Podcast recently featured a discussion on Celebrate Canal! and the future of Canal Street. Hosts Etosha McGee and Dr. Charles Miller examined the coalition’s vision, the importance of resident involvement, and opportunities to strengthen one of New Orleans’ most […]
Sandra Herman, The Face of Canal Street
Sandra Herman, The Face of Canal Street New Orleans Magazine, Faces of New Orleans 2026 As a public servant for most of her life, Sandra Herman has turned her sights on not just the revitalization of historic Canal Street but a “reimagining” that will evolve the once grand thoroughfare into a lavish, family-friendly boulevard for […]
Sandra Herman named in The Power List, New Orleans CityBusiness
Sandra Herman named in The Power List, New Orleans CityBusiness
Letters: City and state need to get behind Canal Street revitalization
Letters: City and state need to get behind Canal Street revitalization LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As founder of Celebrate Canal, the citizen-led initiative leading its revitalization, I am proud of the first year’s results, bringing families back to Canal Street. We are grateful for the support of so many citizens and Mayor-elect Helena Moreno and […]
The Celebrate Canal Coalition is leading a public effort to revitalize Canal Street.
Newell Normand The Celebrate Canal Coalition is leading a public effort to revitalize Canal Street. Sandra Herman, President & CEO of the Celebrate Canal Coalition, joins Newell to talk about how the efforts to revitalize Canal Street have been going and what we can expect in 2026. LISTEN HERE
