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Honorary Street Naming for Dr. S. C. Davenport

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-167 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN Brief: Designating the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street as the “Dr. S. C. Davenport Honorary Intersection” pursuant to Section 146-762 of the Code of the City of New Orleans. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

Record date · April 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The New Orleans City Council has passed a to designate the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street as the 'Dr. S. C. Davenport .' This action serves as a formal recognition of the individual within the city's street naming code.

Why it matters

The intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street will receive honorary signage to commemorate Dr. S. C. Davenport, following the city's established process for honorary street designations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residents near Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street

The physical signage at the intersection will be updated to reflect the honorary designation.

Key Facts

The intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Allen Street is officially designated as the 'Dr. S. C. Davenport Honorary Intersection'.
The motion was introduced under the authority of Section 146-762 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.
The motion (M-26-167) has been passed by the City Council.
The matter was originally introduced on April 23, 2026.

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The file reference number for this motion is TMP-2240.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the street name change permanently?

No, this is an honorary designation, which typically involves the addition of commemorative signage rather than a change to the official legal address of the street.

What is the legal basis for this naming?

The designation is made pursuant to Section 146-762 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, which governs honorary street naming procedures.

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