French Quarter Management District
The FBI’s quarterly data shows there has been a 23 percent decrease in murder nationally. New Orleans, however, has seen a sharper decrease, with a 39 percent drop in murders and less than 100 murders so far this year. Read the article
Read the full Biz New Orleans article where Michelle Courseault discusses taking on her role as the new Executive Director of the French Quarter Management District. “My work with FQMD reaches far beyond just the French Quarter. It touches the lives of residents, supports local businesses, and shapes the experience
FQMD in partnership with the New Orleans Department of Public Works, began work May 2025 for the Street Markings Project, following MUTCD guidelines for approved street markings to clearly identify where illegal parking is prohibited in the French Quarter.
How are businesses and residents feeling in the French Quarter in the wake of the New Year’s terrorist attack? What are the thoughts going into the Super Bowl? How is the French Quarter Management District adapting its efforts? Jane Cooper, chair of the board of commissioners for the French Quarter
Following the horrific events of New Year’s Eve, Editor Kim Singletary chats with Jane Cooper, chair of the board of commissioners for the French Quarter Management District, to learn about the notable role FQMD plays in the Quarter’s security. Cooper also adds clarification to a recent negative CNN article. Episode 224:
The FQMD offers its deepest condolences to the victims and families affected by the New Year’s Day attack and appreciation to law enforcement for their tireless efforts to protect public safety during this crisis.
Today (January 13, 2025), the NOPD released its 2024 crime statistics, compiling and comparing data on overall crime in the city of New Orleans, calls for service and response times, domestic violence incidents and Special Victims Division information. Overall crime demonstrated decreases in 2024 compared to 2023, three- and five-year
The French Quarter Management District works every day to make the French Quarter a better place to live, work and visit. To date, the FQMD drop-off recycling program has collected over 8,000 lbs. of glass recycled, about 100 cubic yds of cardboard collected, and about 85 cubic yards of plastic.
Jane Cooper, the French Quarter Management District Board Chair, spoke with Fox8 this week about the FQMD’s recycling programs. With National Recycling Day this Friday, November 15th, FQMD encourages residents to take advantage of our French Quarter recycling drop-off locations. The FQMD has contracted with Glass Half Full to recycle
In celebration of National Recycling Day on November 15th, Michelle Courseault, the new FQMD Executive Director, met with WWL this Wednesday morning to discuss the FQMD’s collaboration with Glass Half Full to bring glass recycling drop-off locations to the French Quarter. The FQMD has contracted with Glass Half Full to
Previous FQMD Board Chair and current Vice-Chair of the FQMD Finance and Development Committee, Heidi Raines, met with FOX8 this week to discuss safety tips for those who visit, live, and work in the French Quarter.