SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the “Big Easy,” it’s known for its round- the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and wild street parties. Contents Climate and Geography 02 Cost of Living and Transportation 03 Lifestyle, Sports, and Attractions 04 Shopping, Dining, and Culture 05 Schools and Education 06 GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS l 01 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS CLIMATE The climate of New Orleans is humid New Orleans, LA Climate Graph subtropical with short, generally mild winters and hot, humid summers; the summer months are the wettest, while October is the driest month. Hurricanes pose a severe threat to the area, and the city is particularly at risk because of its low elevation; because it is surrounded by water from the north, east, and south; and because of Louisiana’s sinking coast. New Orleans experiences snowfall only on rare occasions. The last significant snowfall in New Orleans was on the morning of December 11, 2008. Average High/Low Temperatures Low / High December 47oF / 62oF July 76oF / 90oF Average Precipitation Rain 64 in. GEOGRAPHY The city is located in the Mississippi River Delta on the east and west banks of the Mississippi River and south of Lake Pontchartrain. The area along the river is characterized by ridges and hollows. New Orleans was originally settled on the natural levees or high ground, along the Mississippi River. After the Flood Control Act of 1965, the US Army Corps of Engineers built floodwalls and man-made levees around a much larger geographic footprint that included previous marshland and swamp. GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS l 02 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS COST OF LIVING The cost of living in New Orleans is 5% lower than the national average. The median home price in New Orleans is greater than most of Louisiana and is $8,400 more than the national average. Homeowners in New Orleans can expect a year over year appreciation rate at nearly 5%. New Orleans residents pay roughly 16% less than the rest of the country for utilities. Groceries costs are below the national average, too. Key Housing Figures* Median Home Purchase Price Median Monthly Rent (1BDRM) $289,000 $1,421 *Sources: www.zillow.com - accessed 09/22/2017, www.numbeo.com - accessed 09/22/2017 TRANSPORTATION Highways Interstate Highways 10, 49, 310, 510, 610 US Highways 1 1 , 6 1 , 9 0 State Highways 39, 46, 47 Airports Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Department of Motor Vehicles 7500 Bullard Avenue New Orleans, LA 70128 http://omv.dps.state.la.us GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS l 03 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities – it’s home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city’s supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries and see why New Orleans is one of America’s most culturally and historically-rich destinations. SPORTS Teams NBA - New Orleans Pelicans NFL - New Orleans Saints PCL - New Orleans Zephyrs Major Venues Lakefront Arena Mercedes-Benz Superdome Smoothie King Center OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE Parks & Trails Fun on the Water Attractions Discover More Audubon Park Lake Pontchartrain Audubon Zoo neworleans.com City Park Manchac Swamp Bourbon Street neworleanscvb.com Louis Armstrong Park Mississippi River New Orleans Ghost Tours neworleansonline.com GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS l 04 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS SHOPPING & DINING Hot, Hot, Hot! A Shoppers Paradise Dining is a passionate art form in New Orleans. Our New Orleans shopping––from the French Quarter to restaurants and chefs are world-renowned and award- Magazine Street––offers an array of retail choices. Tax-free winning, and will make your visit to New Orleans an shopping offers international visitors even more reasons unforgettable experience! The Crescent City is a town to experience New Orleans. Every street in the French full of classics, and it’s nearly impossible to capture the Quarter has something to offer from classic restaurants, true essence of its dining landscape. The indigenous music venues, boutique shopping to voodoo temples. cuisine is distinctive and influential. From centuries of Some of the most popular areas include: Royal Street, amalgamation of local Creole, haute Creole, Cajun, and Chartres Street and Bourbon Street but no trip to the New Orleans French cuisines, New Orleans food has Quarter is complete without a trip to the historic French developed an easily recognizable Louisiana flavor. Market for souvenirs. ART & CULTURE New Orleans plays home to an astounding collection of museums, galleries and attractions. The city is filled with historic homes, commemorative and artistic statues, as well as fantastic venues in which to catch top performances of music, dance, and acting. Theaters: l Blackbox Theatre at NOCCA l Ellis Marsalis Center for Music l Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Museums: l Historic New Orleans Collection l Louisiana Children’s Museum l National World War II Museum l New Orleans Museum of Art l Rodrigue Studio Gallery GLOBAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS l SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS l 05 SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ORLEANS EDUCATION IN NEW ORLEANS, LA Notable Colleges & Universities Elementary & High School Tulane University Orleans Parish Public Schools New Orleans, LA Schools LSU Health Sciences Center There are 139 public schools in New Orleans. The average New Orleans, LA student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1. This is better than the national average of 16:1. Loyola University New Orleans, LA New Orleans Educational Attainment High School Graduates or higher 82% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 31% University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Contact 3520 General De Gaulle Drive Xavier University New Orleans, LA 70114 New Orleans, LA (504) 304-3520 l www.opsb.us CONNECT WITH GMS Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management, and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a perennial winner of the HRO Today “Baker’s Dozen” customer satisfaction survey, being recognized as a top relocation company for the last four years in a row. 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