GNO, Inc. President and CEO, Michael Hecht, will be speaking on The Hill's "Securing the Grid: Powering the Gulf South Region" panel on Monday! Michael and other local energy experts, government representatives, and non profit leaders will discuss modernizing the U.S. power grid, customer affordability and sustainability. (fb)

Before it was a vibrant bike and pedestrian trail averaging more than half a million visitors a year, the Lafitte Greenway was a dormant swath of old warehouses and remnants of an abandoned rail line. Now in its 10th year, the $9.1m linear park has transformed into an economic and cultural boon in the heart of Mid-City, an anchor for affordable housing, playgrounds, public events and businesses. Over the years, it’s attracted an estimated $330m in new development, according to a new study by LSU researchers. Read More: https://hubs.ly/Q03pMydD0 (fb)