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
Sandra Herman named a Biz New Orleans 500 Executive of the Year
Sandra Herman named a Biz New Orleans 500 Executive of the Year It all started during a Q&A session with Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., during which a concerned citizen asked a simple question: “What are we going to do about Canal Street?” Hecht responded that it would take a […]
Celebrate Canal Unveils Revitalization Plan After 1st Full Year
Celebrate Canal Unveils Revitalization Plan After 1st Full Year By Kelly Hite The Celebrate Canal Coalition, a citizen-led organization revitalizing the Canal Street corridor, closed out its first year with a quarterly meeting at the Astor Crowne Plaza that drew 102 participants and marked a shift to physical redevelopment along the Canal Street corridor. The […]
Celebrate Canal! Coalition Sets Sights on Next Phase
Celebrate Canal! Coalition Sets Sights on Next Phase By Kelly Hite NEW ORLEANS – The Celebrate Canal! Coalition is marking a milestone year of revitalization, community engagement, and growing momentum for one of New Orleans’ most historic corridors. “It’s been a fabulous year so far — and we’re still going!” said Sandra Herman, founder of the Celebrate Canal! Coalition. […]
Celebrate Canal Coalition receives Cutting Edge’s 2025 Trumpet Award for cultural leadership
Celebrate Canal Trumpet Award 2025. Katelyn Denty, Gordon Linge, Jill Jeskin, Karen Coaxum, Eric Cager, Sandra Herman, Laurie Guimont, Alexandra Holliday and Dajah Roberts. Karen Coaxum, Eric Cager and Sandra Herman. Eric Cager and Sandra Herman. Celebrate Canal Coalition receives Cutting Edge’s 2025 Trumpet Award for cultural leadership Media Contact: Justin Vlosich, Gambel PR NEW ORLEANS […]
DDD Releases Q2 2025 Market Report
DDD Releases Q2 2025 Market Report Downtown Development District proudly presents its Q2 2025 Market Report to the community, providing an updated assessment and analysis of the economic vitality of Downtown New Orleans. Q2 2025 was an impactful and significant time for DDD and Downtown New Orleans as a whole. In April, DDD leadership traveled […]