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18 months after Katrina these issues remain tough to solve. Some were problems before the storm and can't be blamed soley on Katrina. Others are new or newly recognized. Failure to solve these difficult problems leaves the city at significant risk of continuing decline.

  • Crime : Orleans murder rate is (was) out of control. But it is not random violence. Superimposed on top of the 5-10 murders per 100,000 population you see across America are the drug crimes. They are overwhelmingly black on black killings fueled by the ruinous illegal, underground drug trade. If you come to New Orleans to visit you will be safe, but you will be entering a city on edge. :: Continue reading...
  • Education : Primary education in the public schools is a problem for New Orleans. :: Continue reading...
  • Flood Protection Common Sense : Levees, floodgates, wiers, dams and other structures plus wetlands :: Continue reading...
  • Good Government : Good Government remains elusive. :: Continue reading...
  • Health Care : New Orleans' healthcare system was not working well before the storm. :: Continue reading...
  • Housing : 134,344 of 188,251 occupied housing units in Orleans were damaged by Katrina. Of these 105,155 were destroyed (damage exceed 50% of value). :: Continue reading...
  • Insurance : Getting new homeowners or business property coverage is putting the brakes on the :: Continue reading...
  • Natural Gas : Solved. There is still water in the pipes from the flooding. :: Continue reading...
  • NO Sewerage and Water Board : Organized in 1899, this municipal utility (part of City Government) :: Continue reading...
  • Public Housing Projects : With 7,379 rental units (in 10 big projects plus other scattered sites) :: Continue reading...
  • Race : Race is the single most divisive issue facing the city and is at the heart of most of its problems. :: Continue reading...
  • Traffic : Traffic, especially along I-10 through Metairie has been a nightmare since the storm. :: Continue reading...
  • Waste : There are so many problems with the way FEMA lets contracts that its hard to know where to start. In overview the problems are: :: Continue reading...


  • John F. Kennedy Recovery Timeline


    Created : 7/14/2006 2:51:50 PM Updated: 9/1/2007 3:18:21 PM

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