Mission Statement |
The North Rampart Main Street Program is designed to revitalize North Rampart Street, the "Gateway to the French Quarter," and encompasses the properties located between historic Canal Street and Esplanade Avenue. These properties, whether through abandonment, neglect, or Katrina damage, are to be nurtured back to its glory days when Rampart Street meant prosperity, vitality, and life on the edge of the historic French Quarter and Treme.
Our goal is to strengthen existing businesses and attract new businesses who have the vision to stay the course, and help rebuild the street to its rightful place of honor.
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| Our Community Vision |
North Rampart Main Street has a community vision to:
• Form a coalition of businesses and resident associations to spur economic development and revitalization on North Rampart Street.
• Pursue planning and development that: |
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Promotes historic renovations and preserves historic buildings. |
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Develops plans for new construction on vacant lots. |
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Create landscapes and façades that enhance the street. |
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Promotes and strengthens existing businesses and attracts new businesses. |
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Enhances safety and security. |
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Maintains the current mixed-use zoning on North Rampart Street. |
G. |
Encourages residential development and involvement on North Rampart Street. |
H. |
Protects our vibrant neighborhoods adjacent to North Rampart Street. |
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Results in a diverse, inclusive historic community with ample opportunity for businesses and residents to live and prosper in harmony. |
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Changes the perception of North Rampart Street to progressive and thriving. |
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Foster increased pedestrian activity, especially in the evening hours, to attract locals, tourists, and commuters to visit North Rampart Street as a destination. |
