Progressive Preservation on Freret Street

Freret Street is a happening scene these days. Between Napoleon and Jefferson avenues lies a bevy of new establishments, and nearly all if what we see is bright. Bright in terms if colorful buildings that house numerous businesses, and bright with regard to the attitude and energy of the residents and business owners, some of whom are true heroes and pioneers (read full article online - pages16-19).

Six years post-Katrina, rebuilding process in New Orleans remains tough for some

About 80 percent of the people that lived in Alexander's neighborhood before Katrina returned home. Yet, deep problems remain: one in four of the houses there are still in need of major repairs. That's where the 7th Ward Community Center is stepping in. A year ago, the center started a program called "One Home at a Time," which fixes up storm damaged homes. This weekend, volunteers worked on three homes, including Alexander's. (Read full article)

Sunday Journal On Demand: Neighborhood Housing Segment

Mr. Randy Michaelson of Neighborhood Housing Services of New Orleans returns to spotlight the agency’s Urban Build program with Tulane University’s School of Architecture that focuses on building affordable housing. Listen to the interview

All Things Local: Interview with Lauren Anderson
On today’s show, guest hosts Dana Ennis and Michelle Ingram touch on the growth and success of the Freret Street corridor as they talk to several guests who own businesses on Freret Street including Lauren Anderson, Kelly Grenges, Thea Marvin, Benjamin Simmons, Leo McGovern, Andy Brott, and Chip Apperson. Plus, hear what’s going on this weekend, the Food Wire, and more on this edition of All Things Local. Listen to the interview

TULANE HIGHLIGHTS IT'S PARTNERSHIP WITH NHS THROUGH THE URBANBUILD PROGRAM
Meet Tami Hills, the proud owner of a house built by Tulane architecture students as part of the URBANbuild program. For Tami, it marks the start of...

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“Every city in the US should be blessed with an organization like NHS. During the filming of the documentary series Architecture School on the Sundance Channel, I worked alongside of Lauren Anderson and Neighborhood Housing Services for about a year…[Their] personal commitment to New Orleans housing crisis is unyielding and inspirational..”

- Michael Selditch, Co-Creator, Architecture School, The Sundance Channel

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