Something went wrong – please try again later. Our upscale Homewood Suites by Hilton Westbank Gretna hotel offers convenient access to downtown New Orleans and the Gretna Transportation Center. [12] The newly defined area had a total of 1,256,256 residents in 1980, but that number had declined to 1,238,816 in 1990.[9]. If you stayed at this property through Booking.com, you can write a review. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 1,275,762 people were living in the New Orleans Metropolitan Statistical area (MSA) in July 2017, up 7.2 percent from 2010. The per capita income for the MSA was $18,126. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the design and construction of Greater New Orleans' flood protection system. Who better to tell others about the free breakfast, friendly staff, or their comfortable room than someone who’s stayed at the property? New Orleans Drink Insider Paul Broussard New Orleans Cocktail Tours Hotels and Lodging x. Westbank Hotels and Lodging. Your question will be published on Booking.com after it's approved and answered. The region boasts a civilian labor force of over 650,000 and there are over 65,000 students enrolled in the region's nine universities and eight community/technical colleges as well as thriving film, technology and healthcare industries. Hotel Reservation Network | 2020 © The Louisiana state legislature created a commission, the Regional Planning Commission, to be responsible for the planning and development of the New Orleans metropolitan area. As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 1,316,510 people, 498,537 households, and 335,531 families residing within the MSA. Unfortunately, this property has no available rooms for your dates. Click here to read post guidelines. Within the city of New Orleans proper, multiple breaches and structural failures occurred in the system of levees and flood walls designed under Federal government auspices. These terms are used in urban, suburban, and rural parishes that are bisected by the Mississippi River, which include Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist. Thanks in large part to the new $1.1 billion University Medical Center and the $1 billion Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New Orleans' profile as a health care destination has improved, according to a report produced by Greater New Orleans Inc. and funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, the state's largest health insurer. The Port of New Orleans is the 3rd-largest port in the United States, as measured by total bulk tonnage exported. Join our community to receive the latest deals, exclusive discounts & travel inspiration! Popular attractions Mardi Gras World and Port of New Orleans are located nearby. Looking to expand your search outside of West Bank? Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language.