Purpose of the FMIA

The stated purpose of the Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association was first outlined in the 1972 articles of incorporation for this nonprofit organization and is expressed in its Mission Statement. 

Mission Statement

To protect, maintain and support Faubourg Marigny in the City of New Orleans, lying between the Mississippi river and St. Claude and between Esplanade Avenue and Homer Plessy Way (formerly Press Street), including all buildings, improvements and properties adjoining said avenues and situated in the areas immediately adjacent to same; to promote the physical, cultural, architectural and historical values of the neighborhood and to secure adequate enforcement of all laws of the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana affecting or pertaining to it. 

Articles of Incorporation

The Articles of Incorporation for the FMIA were amended in 2007 and are listed HERE.

By-Laws

The By-Laws under which the FMIA operates are available HERE.

Creation

Information about our formation and the Past Presidents Council can be found HERE.