ECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT: Requests Louisiana Economic Development to study and report on the riverfront and adjacent neighborhoods and districts in Orleans Parish.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jimmy Harris

LED will study Orleans Parish riverfront and nearby neighborhoods to assess conditions and opportunities and report actionable recommendations.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.

Summary of SR 136 (2026) – Louisiana Senate

Purpose

SR 136 requests the Louisiana Economic Development department (LED) to study and report on the riverfront and adjacent neighborhoods and districts in Orleans Parish. The resolution directs LED to assess current conditions, opportunities, and potential economic-development strategies related to the riverfront and surrounding areas within Orleans Parish.

Key Provisions

Study Mandate: LED is required to conduct a comprehensive study focused on the riverfront and nearby neighborhoods/districts in Orleans Parish.

Scope of Inquiry (implied by the resolution’s objective):

Economic development potential and investment opportunities along the riverfront.
Conditions of adjacent neighborhoods and districts, including structural, infrastructure, and community needs.
Possible revitalization, redevelopment, and tourism-related possibilities tied to the riverfront.
Coordination with local stakeholders, businesses, residents, and government entities to identify priorities.

Reporting Requirement: LED must prepare and submit a report detailing findings, analyses, and recommended actions or policy considerations.

Who/What Is Affected

Agency Involved: Louisiana Economic Development (LED) will undertake the study and produce the report.

Geographic Focus: Orleans Parish, specifically the riverfront and its adjacent neighborhoods and districts.

Stakeholders: Local communities, neighborhood organizations, businesses, developers, and parish/city officials in Orleans Parish who have an interest in economic development and riverfront planning.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Read by title and adopted as of May 21, 2026.

Legislative Action: As a concurrent or non-binding resolution, SR 136 authorizes study activity by LED rather than imposing new laws or appropriations. It does not specify funding or a formal deadline within the text provided, though the adopted status indicates establishment of the study directive.

Sponsors: Primary sponsor is acknowledged with a co-sponsor, Jimmy Harris, indicating legislative support within the chamber.

Potential Impact

Produces an official, organized assessment of the riverfront and surrounding Orleans Parish areas, which could influence future LED initiatives, local development plans, and public-private partnership strategies.

Provides a factual basis for prioritizing investments, infrastructure improvements, and community-centered revitalization efforts along the riverfront.

May inform policy recommendations, grant opportunities, or strategic initiatives aimed at economic growth, tourism, and neighborhood revitalization in Orleans Parish.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential policy recommendations or outline a suggested framework LED might use in conducting the study.