located in the CBD. The consulate re-opened in that location in 2008 because of the dramatic increase in the local Mexican immigrant population, many of whom arrived in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to assist in the city's rebuilding. In addition to Mexico, France maintains a consulate in downtown New Orleans, a reflection of the long-standing ties between that nation and Louisiana, and of France's role as the founder of New Orleans in 1718. At one time the Consulate-General of Japan in New Orleans was located in the Entergy Tower. In 2006 Japan announced that it was moving the consulate to Nashville, Tennessee. The Japanese Government relocated the mission to be close to industries and operations owned by Japanese companies. Honorary consuls for numerous other nations may also be found within the CBD. See also Downtown New Orleans New Orleans Downtown Development District New Orleans Lower Central Business District Girod Street Cemetery (1822–1957) Hibernia Bank Building Lafayette Square, park designed in the late 18th century Gallier Hall, formerly City Hall New Orleans Cotton Exchange Immaculate Conception Church St. Patrick's Church Buildings and architecture of New Orleans List of streets of New Orleans Canal Street, New Orleans List of tallest buildings in New Orleans Neighborhoods in New Orleans Streetcars in New Orleans References External links BioDistrict New Orleans New Orleans Downtown Development District Neighborhoods in New Orleans Downtown New Orleans Central business districts in the United States Economy of New Orleans Louisiana populated places on the Mississippi River