Louisiana

Urban design efforts in New Orleans run 'headlong into the politics of race, class, and power'. Will the new New Orleans be a smaller, wealthier, and less diverse place?

February 21, 2006 - U.S. News & World Report

Austin Williams presents a critique of New Urbanism and its influence on rebuilding efforts in New Orleans.

February 18, 2006 - Spiked

In Philadelphia, an exhibition of historic photos of the Big Easy is being viewed in a new light.

February 17, 2006 - The Christian Science Monitor

Market forces alone haven't been able to generate needed investments in areas devastated by Katrina, and people have nothing to return to without those investments. A new idea has promise.

February 17, 2006 - Common Dreams

While some of the thousands of Katrina evacuees being evicted from their FEMA-funded hotel rooms have found other living arrangements, many others are facing homelessness.

February 9, 2006 - Associated Press

Shortfalls in promised aid from Washington to rebuild New Orleans have led Mayor Ray Nagin to consider asking for help from abroad.

February 8, 2006 - Truthout

It has been five months since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Urban Land publishes a 24-page special report with an overview, recommendations, and essays from urban planners, local business leaders, developers, architects, and academia regarding the future of the Crescent City.

February 7, 2006 - Urban Land Magazine

It may turn out that the first line of defense for coastal cities isn't the levee in your backyard, but that marsh in your backyard that the city built on top of.

February 3, 2006 - BBC

Despite early promises to support a swift recovery after Hurricane Katrina, slow Federal cleanup of debris and inadequate provision of suitable housing for evacuees are slowing rebuilding efforts.

January 30, 2006 - The Washington Post

Preservationists are protesting the City of New Orleans' intentions to bulldoze historic homes.

January 30, 2006 - Associated Press

Neal Peirce sees hope for New Orleans as citizens play a central role in planning the wounded city's recovery.

January 25, 2006 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Peter Calthorpe and Andres Duany are among those involved in shaping the rebuilding efforts after hurricane Katrina.

January 23, 2006 - Associated Press

Neal Peirce argues that despite negative reports in the press, the Katrina rebuilding process is shaping up to be a superlative planning effort, a unique opportunity to rid New Orleans of corruption and involve more citizens.

January 23, 2006 - National Academy of Public Administration

New Orleans residents warn of civil disorder if they are not allowed to return to their homes.

January 17, 2006 - The Times-Picayune

National Trust President Richard Moe Urges New Orleans Mayor to reconsider controversial rebuilding proposal suspending issuance of building permits.

January 16, 2006 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa's comments on urban growth inspire thought about planning in the Baton Rouge area.

January 16, 2006 - The Advocate

A four-month ultimatum from Mayor Nagin has New Orleans residents up in arms.

January 15, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

New Orleans residents are challenging the plans for rebuilding.

January 15, 2006 - Black America Web/Associated Press

The debate over the redevelopment of New Orleans is now being framed as a "war", a "battle" and a even "guerilla struggle", with community organizations pitched against developers and politicians over policies and plans for rebuilding.

January 13, 2006 - TomPaine Common Sense

The fight over what, where and when to build -- or demolish -- in New Orleans gets muddier by the day.

January 12, 2006 - The Slatin Report