House Resolution No. by Representative Knox designates Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as DDD Day at the Capitol in honor of the Downtown Development District (DDD) of New Orleans, which is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. Established on July 12, 1974, the DDD is recognized as the first assessment-based business improvement district in the United States and officially began operations on January 1, 1975. The DDD is currently engaged in a downtown-wide capital improvement program, which includes a $5 million investment in the Canal Street streetscape project, supported by the City of New Orleans.

The DDD serves a specific area in downtown New Orleans, governed by an eleven-member board of commissioners appointed by local elected officials. This board represents a diverse cross-section of the community and plays a crucial role in guiding the district's policies and programs. The resolution commends the DDD for its contributions to the city and acknowledges its significant milestone as it approaches fifty years of service.