Broad Community Connections (BCC) is a non-profit, Main Street organization established after Hurricane Katrina to bring new life, commerce, and opportunity to the historic Broad Street corridor from Tulane Avenue to Bayou Road. Broad Street has a rich history, interwoven with the culture and commerce of the city of New Orleans. Incorporated and received its 501(c)(3) status in 2008.
The BCC Board of Directors consists of representatives of the five neighborhoods as well as other organizations, businesses, and stakeholders from the corridor. Board subcommittees help carry out BCC's vision and plans.
BCC’s initial projects include the Broad Street Bazaar, a monthly flea market, community services fair, and miniature block party; and the Bayou Road Fresh Market, featuring produce and other foods from local and regional sources. All of BCC's efforts are committed to restoring this once-vibrant corridor in a way that connects to the past, enriches the present, and creates new promise for the future for the people and businesses of the Broad Street neighborhoods.
BCC collaborates closely with other organizations working to bring new life to these important community areas.
Offices
BCC is located in the Icehouse, a shared, entrepreneurial workspace anchored by Trumpet. The Icehouse is located at
2803 St. Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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People
Staff
Jeff Schwartz is the Executive Director of BCC. He is a native New Orleanian with a Master in City Planning from MIT.
Board of Directors
BCC's Board is a widely-representative group of individuals dedicated to revitalizing Broad.
Committee Structure
BCC is organized according to the National Main Street model, and therefore uses a Four Point Approach. These are BCC's current committees and chairs:
- Organizational | Lisa Amoss
- Economic Development | Paul Ikemire
- Marketing | Jeanne Nathan
- Design | Keith Twitchell
- Finance | Hal Brown
Corridor Planning
The long-term vision for Broad Street is guided by BCC's comprehensive plan, which was developed in 2007 with the assistance of a graduate class from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) at MIT. This revitalization strategy is the result of an extensive planning process that included neighborhood residents, community organizations, and business owners. This visioning document is constantly augmented by ongoing conversations with community residents and businesses.
Click here for the plan:
Support Us
If you would like to support BCC's mission of revitalizing Broad Street, please consider volunteering for one of our many projects and programs, or consider supporting us financially by donating here:
