The large number of Opportunity Zone (OZ) locations in Greater New Orleans represents the next wave of investment for the region. By leveraging our existing anchors and current momentum, we can drive outside investment into our entire region. There are 150 federally designated OZs in Louisiana – 44 of them are in our 10-parish region, extending from Convent to Destrehan and Metairie, as well as the Northshore.

They include major points of interest such as Lakeside Shopping Center, the Naval Support Activity in the Bywater, and the census tracts adjoining Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Catalytic opportunities also exist near major employment hubs in New Orleans’ BioDistrict and Central Business District.

Interactive Map

Dozens of Opportunity Zones are located in the Greater New Orleans region. As you consider investment and growth projects, we encourage you to take a look at which areas are marked with this federal designation by using this interactive map. You can also search by address to see if a particular property is located within or near an Opportunity Zone.

Explore the Zones

Example Opportunity Zones

Spirit of Charity Innovation District

Strategically positioned in New Orleans’ downtown -- and encompassing two newly constructed medical complexes (University Medical Center and the VA Hospital), LSU Health, Tulane Medical Center, and Xavier University of Louisiana and its new Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine -- the New Orleans BioDistrict is an historic area, with its roots in healthcare, poised for the next generation of innovation. Its strategic plan envisions a mixed income community, with economic development driven by job creation through small business development, local jobs, and workforce development, creating a live-work-play environment that is accessible across all income levels.

Fat City Development Opportunity

Fat City is a neighborhood in the Greater New Orleans region that is ripe for further development. Located within Metairie’s central business district and retail heart of Jefferson Parish, the second-most populated parish in Louisiana, Fat City has seen tremendous growth and stability, with one of the top-performing malls in the country, Lakeside Shopping Center, and perhaps the highest-traffic intersection in the state (Veterans Boulevard and N. Causeway Boulevard).

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Additional Resources

We’ve gathered a list of useful resources for more information: