October 28 – 30, 2024
Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES
October 28 – 30, 2024
Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES
Nolan Marshall III began his professional career as a 22-year-old entrepreneur in New Orleans. He employed four full time staff, and his business was projected to cross the 7-figure revenue threshold in 2005. Nolan’s most impactful decision as a small business owner was declining to purchase business interruption and catastrophic loss insurance three weeks prior to Hurricane Katrina.
Over the last 18 years, Nolan has been a leader in rebuilding and reimagining systems, programs, and places that make incredible neighborhoods and cities better. From 2006 – 2012, Nolan worked on public safety and criminal justice policy, public education reform, government ethics, and land use policy. During this time, he served as the Associate Director of Common Good at Loyola University, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Cowen Institute, President of the Young Leadership Council, and served as Chair or Board Member of several non-profit and civic entities, including serving as the Governor’s appointee to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District.
In 2012, Nolan began to apply his talent and experience to placemaking and economic development. In the last decade Nolan has served as Director of Public Affairs and Policy at the Downtown Development District in New Orleans, Executive Director of Uptown Dallas, Inc., Chief Engagement and Solutions Officer at the New Orleans Business Alliance, and President and CEO of Downtown Vancouver in British Columbia. Nolan is currently serving as Executive Director of the South Park BID in Downtown, Los Angeles. South Park is Downtown LA’s entertainment district – encompassing LA Live, Crypto Arena, the Grammy Museum, and the Los Angeles Convention Center, alongside substantial residential development.
Nolan has been appointed by two Mayor’s to serve terms on the New Orleans City Planning Commission (serving as chair), been an advisor to police departments, served on park, zoo, aquarium, and charter school boards, and cofounded nonprofits to guide the work community building. His most rewarding endeavor is being a husband and father of two boys. Not purchasing business interruption insurance prior to Hurricane Katrina could call in question Nolan’s foresight and intuition, but he has spent two decades making much better decisions to improve the lives of those in the communities he’s worked.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall, Concourse: 151
Downtowns were significantly disrupted by the shift to hybrid work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Less foot traffic in these areas has negatively impacted retail, small businesses, public space, transportation, and public safety. Many cities are experiencing declining demand for office space, an essential component of their local commercial markets, while at the same time facing housing shortages and rising construction costs. This session will feature the recent work of ULI members through Advisory Services Panels and Technical Assistance panels to address these challenges. Presenters will draw from their expertise and experience in downtown revitalization, office conversions, and housing […]