Algiers Development Corporation

Established in 2012

The Algiers Development Corporation, Inc. (ADC) is a Louisiana 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation created for the purpose of promoting the health, education, and welfare of the residents of Algiers. As such, ADC supports New Orleans Riverside at Federal City activities including the New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy, Art in Algiers and Algiers Fest.

Both ADD and ADC share a common vision and mission.

ADC Initiatives


New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (NOMMA)


ADC was created in part to help fund the development of the New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (NOMMA), a Type-2 public charter school serving approximately 1,000 students – 8th through 12th grade. NOMMA is the #1 open enrollment high school in the state as noted by the Louisiana Department of Education, and 100% of its student body are cadets of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Program.
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Art in Algiers


A vision of one Algiers resident, Art in Algiers is a collaboration between ADC and CVU (Community Visions Unlimited) to help beautify Algiers. Local artists created 13 unique painted artworks on Algiers traffic signal control boxes.

Algiers Fest


Since 2015, ADD has hosted a free annual festival in the fall, Algiers Fest celebrates our military and community. This family-friendly festival is open to the public and presents live music, local artists, children’s activities, food vendors and more. Due to the COVID pandemic, the 2021 festival has been canceled.

Stay tuned for exciting festival news for 2022.

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