Projects
Created by state legislation in 2008, the district receives state funding each year to be used for projects that will benefit the entire Gentilly community including economic development, beautification, and crime prevention.
Milne Boys Home
The redevelopment of the Milne Boys Home into the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) Headquarters. Damaged by Hurricane Katrina, the historic property underwent an $11.2 million renovation in 2013 with funding from FEMA recovery money, City Bond funds, and State Capital Outlay funds through the GDD.
Crime Cameras
The installation of eight new crime cameras in the Gentilly neighborhood to help improve the New Orleans Police Department’s ability to respond to crime. Locations for the cameras were chosen based on public complaints and guidance by the NOPD’s 3rd District which polices the Gentilly community.
Utility “art boxes”
GDD and the Gentilly Gardens and Terrace Association in collaboration with Community Visions have commissioned nearly 50 painted junction boxes throughout the Gentilly neighborhood.
Welcome Signs
The installation of monument welcome signs at four main entrances to Gentilly at St. Bernard Ave. & De Saix Blvd., Paris Ave. & Robert E. Lee.
Pole Signs
Pole banners along Gentilly Boulevard.
Fencing at Oak Park Playground
Historical Marker
Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts Union Playspot 3420 W. St Roch
Pole Banners - GDD & Dillard University on Gentilly Blvd
Monument signs and landscaping
Bumper Rails on People’s Ave
Walking Path on Elysian Fields
Milne Resurfacing Playground Equipment Area
Entrance Signs at Filmore Gardens
Entrance Signs at Gentilly Heights
Water Fountains at Boe Playspot and Pontchartrain Park
Park Benches at Boe Playspot
Dog Bag Receptacles at Boe Playspot and Pontchartrain Park
Park Tables with seating at Gentilly Terrace Park
Picnic Tables with Benches Pontchartrain Park
Benches at Pontchartrain Park
Murals in Pontchartrain Park
underpass Murals at Gentilly and Peoples
Website
Development of GDD website for better communication with the community.
Additional projects planned for 2023 and beyond
- Murals on two major overpasses to help combat graffiti
- Landscaping at the welcome signs and other community areas
- Refurbishing of tennis courts at Union Playsopt – starting January 2023
- Six crime cameras will be installed in Gentilly – starting in February 2023