Decatur Street
Coverage of Decatur Street in the Nexus archive.
- City officials meet with Decatur Street business owners again after some file a lawsuit against the Sewerage & Water Board
French Quarter business owners filed a lawsuit against the Sewerage & Water Board over lack of communication during a 10-month drainage pipe replacement project, which they claim caused revenue losses and closures. City officials announced a $200,000 grant program for affected businesses, with construction expected to finish by late September.
- French Quarter businesses file suit over Decatur Street construction
French Quarter businesses along Decatur Street filed a lawsuit against the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, alleging that a 10-month construction project has blocked access, reduced sales, and forced closures. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to remove barricades, restore pedestrian access, and suspend billing for affected businesses, as the city recently announced a $200,000 stabilization fund for impacted businesses.