Three years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Louisiana. Now, beyond the stories of nightmarish relief efforts and a dysfunctional city, old and new residents are refashioning New Orleans into an ideal place to live.
All Day Buffet has listed 100 of the most positive, creative, and innovative projects in post-Katrina New Orleans. The
New Orleans 100 highlights nonprofits, businesses, websites, and artists that embody the new energy found there. To give a few examples:
NOLA 180 is a nonprofit that transforms failed public schools into high-performing charter schools;
NOLA YURP is a network of young professionals who are working to build a sustainable city;
Bio Liberty is a company that uses biodiesel-fueled machinery to clear lots in Louisiana.
Check out
the list, add to it, and pass it on!
This entry is by Joanna, who writes frequently here and on the Idealist in NYC blog.
