<b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://test.jasonmangone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/association-main.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-62 alignleft" alt="Coliseum Square sidewalk" src="http://test.jasonmangone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/association-main.jpg" width="172" height="154" /></a>Our Mission
</span></b>Coliseum Square Association is committed to the ongoing struggle to protect and preserve the historic buildings of the Lower Garden District, and to helping maintain the quality of life in our neighborhood. Our annual meeting, to elect a board and officers, is the third Sunday in January, and the board meets on the third Monday of each month, except July and December.  All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend board meetings, participate in committees, and in general keep us informed of neighborhood needs

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<p align="center"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's What We Do</span></b></p>
Fall House Tour
Promoting neighborhood architecture and lifestyle
<p align="center"><b>Cultural District Designation
</b>Facilitating application for the LGD to be designated a Louisiana Cultural District, which brings significant historic tax credits and other benefits</p>
<p align="center"><b>Police Relations &amp; Crime Prevention</b>
Building responsive relationships with police and firefighters to enhance safety</p>
<p align="center"><b>Parks &amp; Clean-up
</b>Maintaining and improving our parks and greenspaces</p>
<p align="center"><b>Fountain Maintenance
</b>Keeping our beautiful fountain running year-round</p>
<p align="center"><b>Zoning
</b>Assessing the impact of proposed commercial and residential development</p>
<p align="center"><b>Property Redevelopment
</b>Working toward the remediation of blighted properties, and fighting unnecessary demolitions</p>
<p align="center"><b>Membership
</b>Expanding the organization to reach all residents of the LGD</p>
<p align="center"><b>Fundraising
</b>Raising moolah!</p>
<p align="center"><b>Communications
</b>Maintaining the website and and facilitating effective communication among the membership</p>
<b>Neighborhood Gatherings</b>
The annual Christmas and Halloween parties, Mardi Gras Police Breakfast, Night Out Against Crime, etc.