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City and state officials are agreeing to a land swap that could secure a new location for City Hall.
The New Orleans City Council approved a deal on Thursday that would grant the city control of Duncan Plaza, next door to the current City Hall building.
In exchange, the state would receive Dave Dixon Drive near the Superdome, part of LaSalle Street, and $2 million.
The deal needs the approval of Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the state's Commissioner of Administration, Taylor Barras.
In a statement Thursday, Cantrell called the swap "a big day" for the city.
"The act of exchange whereby the City gains ownership of the State's portion of Duncan Plaza has been a priority of mine since the beginning of my administration, almost six years ago," Cantrell continued. "This paves the way to provide adequate space for a new City Hall and Civil District Court, which will strengthen our workforce and increase our assets, ultimately working to provide better services for our residents. I look forward to continue working with the New Orleans City Council and Governor Landry's Office to make this a reality."
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