Located at 1600 Convention Center Boulevard, the new headquarters will be a central landmark of the new 39-acre mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Since the River District development launched construction work in 2023, it has made significant progress on extensive infrastructure improvements and installed a district-wide stormwater management system, one of the largest in the state. Looking ahead, RDNI plans to include a large, centrally located park, a resilient power grid, next-generation digital infrastructure and green spaces.
RDNI is joined by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris, the Authority and partners across the state in celebrating the continued progress, transforming one of New Orleans’ last pieces of vacant riverfront land into a hub of commerce, trade and culture.
“I was very excited and pleased to hear about the groundbreaking of the new Shell headquarters building at the River District Neighborhood-New Orleans Convention Center,” said Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry. “This building represents the type of Louisiana investment and growth potential that we have been advocating for since my election. Congratulations to all parties on this important milestone."
The River District is expected to generate $43 million of net new annual tax revenues and more than $1 billion in economic activity. The new neighborhood will feature a mixed-use environment, including offices and residential areas with affordable and workforce housing complemented with entertainment venues, cultural centers, retail, dining and public green space.