The New Orleans Diaspora

An article in Tuesday's New York Times describes the problems former residents of New Orleans are facing as they try to return.   

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With Regrets, New Orleans Is Left Behind

Children Face Psychological Problems

James Craig drew attention to this article in today's New York Times.  Click on the title below to access the article.

Many Children Struggling After 05 Storms

Brad Pitt Builds in the Ninth Ward

This article appeared in the New York Times yesterday.  Click on the title below to access.

Brad Pitt Commissions Architecture in New Orleans

New Orleans Housing Shortage

This article in the New York Times documents the shortage of rental housing in New Orleans. Click on the title to read the entire article.

NATIONAL / U.S. | December 3, 2007
New Orleans Hurt by Acute Rental Shortage
By SUSAN SAULNY
New Orleans is suffering from an acute shortage of housing that has nearly doubled the cost of rental units.

NY Times article about red tape in New Orleans

Jan recommends the following article from yesterday's NY Times: "This explains some of the damage we saw, especially at City Park."

NATIONAL / U.S. | November 6, 2007
Critics Cite Red Tape in Rebuilding of Louisiana
By LESLIE EATON
Local officials say the federal process used to pay for repairs to schools, sewers and police stations seems to value perfect paperwork over speedy resolutions.