St. Bernard 2026: The Rouses Effect

St. Bernard 2026: The Rouses Effect – General Membership Meeting

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

Details: The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish Chamber of Commerce will host a joint membership meeting focused on the impact of Rouses’ arrival in Chalmette on housing demand and economic development in St. Bernard Parish.

The program, titled “The Rouses Effect,” will feature Mike Fernandez of Arpet Realty; Peter Roy, director of real estate for Rouses; Merritt Landry, director of community development for St. Bernard Parish; and St. Bernard Parish Councilmember Josh Moran.

Lunch is included. The event is free for members, but registration is required because meals are pre-ordered. Non-member registration is $20.