July 8, 2026 –Mayor Helena Moreno on Wednesday announced a broad economic development vision for New Orleans East, which has struggled to attract businesses since Hurricane Katrina despite a sizable population and a wealth of undeveloped land.
Moreno’s plan, dubbed “New Orleans East Investment and Jobs Corridors,” is to lure investment tied to the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility and plans for a new port in St. Bernard Parish. Speaking at Delgado Community College’s Maritime and Industrial Training Center, Moreno called it “one of the biggest announcements that I’ve made, probably in my political career.”