livableNEIGHBORHOODS Urban & Walkable cbd / warehouse district, french quarter, treme...The heart of the city offers a mix of residential homes and live/work offerings surrounded by restaurants, bars and museums. Artsy & Historic uptown, mid-city, irish channel, marigny, broadmore...New Orleans has no shortage of historic neighborhoods with distinct character, local shops, smaller restaurants, tree-lined streets and parks. Affluent & Tranquil garden district, bayou st. john, gentilly, metarie ...The areas offers a mix of more tranquil neighborhoods, some with beautiful historic mansions, large gardens, and tree-lined streets, others suburban.