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Council backs Lake Forest Cultural District to boost arts and economic activity in New Orleans East
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting an application to create the Lake Forest Cultural District, a land‑use and cultural designation aimed at leveraging existing venues, festivals and churches in New Orleans East to attract investments and programming.
The New Orleans City Council voted to support the creation of the Lake Forest Cultural District, a designation proposed by community organizations to concentrate cultural activity and spur economic development in New Orleans East.
Councilmember Thomas introduced the measure and the council adopted it, 5-0, after several residents and community leaders from New Orleans East testified in favor. Speakers described existing cultural assets — including Joe W. Brown Park, local churches…
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