2026 Webinar: New Orleans Infrastructure

Join the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and New Orleans and Company for a conversation with Stephen Nelson, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure and Director of Public Works, as he provides an overview of the City of New Orleans Infrastructure Coordination Council and its role in coordinating infrastructure projects across the city.

Stephen will also introduce the City’s new infrastructure tracking dashboard, which will give Orleans Parish residents and the business community a centralized way to track the progress of city infrastructure projects and stay informed about ongoing work.

This webinar will provide businesses with insight into what Public Works is working on, how infrastructure projects are being coordinated, and how the new dashboard can be used to access project information and updates.can 

Featured Speakers


Steve Nelson, P.E.
City of New Orleans
Deputy CAO of Infrastructure & Director, Department of Public Works

Steve Nelson, P.E., serves as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Infrastructure and Director of the Department of Public Works for the City of New Orleans. Appointed in January 2026 by Mayor Helena Moreno, he leads the administration’s “Fix the Basics” infrastructure strategy. In this dual role, he oversees the City’s streets, sidewalks, street lighting, including the “Lights On” initiative, and traffic signals.

Mr. Nelson previously served as General Superintendent of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) from January 2024 to January 2026, directing the daily utility and maintenance operations of the City’s water, sewerage and drainage systems. He previously served as Deputy General Superintendent of SWBNO.

Before relocating to New Orleans, Mr. Nelson was a project manager with Century West Engineering in Washington State. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Washington State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana and Washington.



Ashley Hilsman
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
COO


Alice Glenn
New Orleans & Company
Executive Vice President

We look forward to welcoming you for this discussion and helping connect the New Orleans business community with valuable information and resources to better understand ongoing infrastructure projects, Public Works initiatives, and what’s ahead for our city.