why is this TopGolf development
so Controversial?
If you care about transparency in government, affordable and workforce housing, responsible development of public land, maintaining the unique fabric of New Orleans' neighborhoods, and corporations paying their fair share of taxes, please explore this page to learn why The Lower Garden District Association is in strong opposition to the TopGolf development in the River District.
Read our official opposition letter regarding TopGolf sent to the New Orleans City Council on March 2, 2024.
Sign our Change.org petition to voice your support in favor of transparent government, affordable housing and responsible development.
You’ve got questions? Hopefully we’ve got some answers. Explore categories including environmental concerns, economic impact, and more.
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Read our original informational email regarding TopGolf and its surprise inclusion in the River District plans.
See the results of our survey conducted to gauge residents’ thoughts about the
TopGolf proposal and underscore the strong support for the original Parcel 1A proposal that included affordable housing.
Timeline
of Events
See our appraisal of the events that led from a neighborhood excited to be getting affordable and workforce housing, a grocery store and other community-beneficial developments to a neighborhood frustrated by evasive developers and a city process
that effectively turned this into a bait-and-switch development.
Four Ways to Be Heard
Let city, state, and corporate leadership know you care about transparency, housing, corporations paying their fair share, and the unique fabric of New Orleans' neighborhoods. Let them know New Orleans deserves an opportunity to voice their opposition to the TopGolf development.
Write to the City Council directly ASAP before the April 4th vote
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SHOw up April 4
Attend the City Council Meeting Thursday, April 4 beginning at 10am