Mid-City Market
As we celebrate 50 years of Stirling, we’re looking back at one of our most transformative projects: Mid-City Market in New Orleans, which broke ground in 2012.
Located at North Carrollton Avenue and Bienville Street, the 6.5-acre site was once an abandoned car dealership—one of the last blighted properties in the vibrant Carrollton Avenue corridor. Following Hurricane Katrina, the redevelopment was lauded as one of the most important private projects in the city’s recovery.
With a $31 million investment and a bold vision, Stirling transformed the site into a flagship, Winn-Dixie-anchored urban shopping center that helped breathe new life into Mid-City.
Today, Mid-City Market is home to Office Depot, Verizon Wireless, Jefferson Feed, Panera Bread, Felipe’s Taqueria, and more—a true testament to the power of adaptive reuse and community-focused development.
Here’s to 50 years of progress, purpose, and places that shape the Gulf South.
Pan-American Life Center
In 2010, Stirling acquired the iconic Pan-American Life Center — a 28-story, granite-clad Class A office tower located at 601 Poydras Street in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District.
Designed by the renowned firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1980, this 600,000-square-foot landmark is a testament to modernist design and urban prominence.
This acquisition marked a pivotal moment in Stirling’s history, reinforcing our commitment to shaping the city’s skyline and contributing to its economic vitality.
Milestone Moment – 2011
In 2011, we expanded into multifamily with our first acquisitions in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. This marked a new chapter for Stirling, adding Multifamily to our service lines.
From brokerage to investment services, our multifamily team continues to deliver value through insight, relationships, and results!
Here’s to the deals that shaped our journey—and the ones still to come.
Stirling 50 Years | Milestone Moment: 2006
In 2006, we acquired Hammond Square Mall with a bold vision to reimagine it—and it became the largest redevelopment in our company’s history at the time.
Today, it’s a vibrant open-air shopping destination and a true example of the impact thoughtful redevelopment can have on a community. Press play to see the transformation!
Jimmy Maurin
In the mid-2000s, Stirling’s own Jimmy Maurin served as Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) from 2004–2005, while also leading as Chairman of the Board at Stirling.
With decades of experience in commercial real estate, Jimmy helped shape the future of retail and community development through his leadership, vision, and dedication to innovation.
His impact at both Stirling and ICSC continues to inspire how we grow today.
2002: A Bullseye Moment in Our History
In 2002, we hit a major milestone with the development of our very first Target store. This flagship project not only marked a new era for Stirling—it laid the foundation for seven more Target-anchored shopping centers across the Gulf South.
What began as one bold move has grown into a powerful retail footprint serving communities across the region.
