Two companies looking to close on a purchase of the former Avondale Shipyard in Jefferson Parish noted key progress on Thursday toward the site reopening as a multi-modal private terminal along the Mississippi River.

The New Orleans City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a developer's plan to renovate and add three stories to a vacant historic hotel in the 100 block of Royal Street.

Sherman Strategies has been integral to the ongoing redevelopment of the former Times-Picayune headquarters at 3800 Howard Ave. Upon approval of a zoning change for the site, Mike Sherman described the project as "a catalyst for this whole corridor, which is in a sea of underutilized property."

Sherman Strategies is proud to represent Edwards Communities as they bring their nationally-renowned housing brand to Mid-City and the Lower Garden District.

Sherman Strategies has played a leading role in the development of the first CarMax dealership in the greater New Orleans area.

While representing BN Group, Sherman Strategies has been instrumental in the development of three hotels in Gretna, LA.

As Mike Sherman has said, “New Orleans isn’t a city with neighborhoods, but a city of neighborhoods.” That’s why Sherman Strategies worked tirelessly with CVS and the neighborhood groups of the Garden District to produce a Good Neighbor Agreement between residents and the operators of the new CVS Pharmacy at 1116 Louisiana Ave.

Sherman Strategies founder Mike Sherman earned accolades as a member of New Orleans City Business’ “Leadership in Law” Class of 2015.

In 2014 and 2015, Sherman Strategies successfully represented the developers behind the first new French Quarter hotel since 1969.