Posts about New Orleans

Social network urban planning: A service in New Orleans called Neighborland allows neighbors to plan collectively and have their voices heard by elected officials. The service is now expanding to other cities. (Grist) (Comment)

Bike the Big Easy: Since Katrina, New Orleans has enjoyed an increase in cycling. Many reconstructed roads now include bike lanes and the city's flatness and close neighborhoods make the geography perfect for cycling. (BusinessWeek) (Comment)

All about EJ: Environmental Justice is a growing field, and one which stands to have major impact on future transit and development decisions across the country, evidenced by FTA's last-minute yanking of ARRA funding for BART's Oakland Airport Connector. Arizona State is offering a graduate class exploring EJ issues surrounding the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including the impact of transit disruption. Coincidentally, Chairman Oberstar announced a congressional hearing on the aftermath and impacts of Katrina today. (Streetsblog, ASU News) (Comment)

Cities of God and man: RPUS tips us to The World, a conservative Christian magazine whose latest issue is dedicated to cities. Savannah, New Orleans, Detroit, Brooklyn, and Port-au-Prince are featured. (Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space, Stephen Miller) (Comment)

Tear down I-10 in NOLA?: New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu thinks it's "worth thinking about" a proposal to tear down I-10 through the city's downtown. The freeway demolished a large historic area and divided neighborhoods to speed driving through instead of to the city. (NOLA.com) (Comment)

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