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Community Rebuilding in New Orleans

Posted by: Nate Berg

28 July 2009 - 12:00pm

Rebuilding is underway in New Orleans. But not with huge conglomerates running the show. Most of the work is being done by non-profits, startups and other community-based organizations.

This piece from Worldchanging looks at the current state of rebuilding efforts in the hurricane-damaged city, where the grassroots are the dominant force.

"It’s no surprise that the volume of rebuilding activity is high: federal funds are pouring in for just this purpose. The surprise is how that volume is playing out, through small organizations who are daring enough to allow for experimentation and who know the value of strong partnerships. This network of non-profits and start-ups is taking on the daunting challenge of rebuilding while respecting the identity and character of a place so rich with history."

Full Story: How Local Rebuilding Efforts are Working in New Orleans
Source: WorldChanging, July 27, 2009
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