In 1939, our neighborhood leaders recognized the special character of the Garden District and set out to protect its unique charm and quality of life. Today, its membership of hundreds of families and businesses are able to speak with one collective voice in matters of importance to the neighborhood at large.

The Garden District Association is a non-profit, qualified 501c3 neighborhood organization dedicated to improving the Garden District of New Orleans. The official boundaries are both sides of Louisiana Avenue, Magazine Street, Josephine Street and Carondelet Street. The Association, open to all residents, commercial establishments and interested individuals, takes an active and daily role in all matters of neighborhood interest.

Mission:
To preserve and improve the Garden District as a vital, historic residential neighborhood.

Stewards of the Neighborhood
The Association has long been the steward of the neighborhood. It represents the area on many matters relating to zoning (click for guidelines), historic preservation (click here for information on the new Local Historic District Status) and maintaining the quality of life and unique character for its residents and visitors.

The Garden District Association:

	Works consistently to foster the improvement and beautification of the general physical environment of the neighborhood.
	Coordinates its efforts with other neighborhood and preservation organizations and works with agencies and developers to perpetuate the eclectic charm of its small businesses.
	Engages in special projects aimed at long term preservation of one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods.
	Works with city agencies, the Sixth District Police Department, the City Administration, the District B Council members and other City Council members to monitor and positively affect the area’s safety, zoning and quality of life concerns.
	Is recognized and respected by these entities as the consensus “voice” for the neighborhood.