Louisiana

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

The Governor's Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal's final report to Governor Haley Barbour is published on the web.

January 11, 2006 - Governor's Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal

Former residents of the Lower Ninth Ward face crucial decisions about their own future and that of their homes.

January 10, 2006 - The New York Times

The city's official blueprint for redevelopment will call for shrinking the footprint of New Orleans.

January 10, 2006 - The New York Times

The city has agreed to wait for a court verdict on whether the city can raze houses without homeowner permission.

January 10, 2006 - The New York Times

Roger K. Lewis argues that there's no way to safely rebuild New Orleans the way it was. Let nature take its course, and build over the water instead of building in harm's way.

January 9, 2006 - The Washington Post

New Orleans' official plan for rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina is expected to be released Wednesday, and may conflict with recommendations in the state plan.

January 9, 2006 - The New York Times