Old Algiers Main Street Corporation Accomplishments 2008

In 2008, the Old Algiers Cultural District was designated by the State of Louisiana. The OAMSC application was the top-rated application among the 17 the City of New Orleans submitted. The area surrounding Newton and Teche now have an opportunity for redevelopment as a cultural district, which will play to the area's strengths of jazz history and creative commerce. Old Algiers Main Street Corporation hopes to develop shops that sell one-of-a-kind arts and products, which are exempt from sales tax within a State Cultural District, and restore affordable housing for artists and other creative ecomony workers, such as musicians, producers, and various back-of-house occupations.

However, the primary benefit is that any rehabilitation projects within the district is eligible for state historic tax credits, even if the property is not within an historic district.

To further enhance commerce in the area, OAMSC is working with the City Planning Commission to include and Arts and Cultural Corridor overlay, which will allow for arts and entertainment that may or not be allowed in current zoning designations. We will be hosting informational meetings in August and September.

Please send an email to info@oldalgiersmainstreet.org if you would like to be notified of these meetings.

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