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Starting Point: Louisiana Recovery and Rebuilding
More than 650 citizens, community leaders, architects, planners, engineers, business people, and public officials gathered in New Orleans November 10–12, 2005 for the Louisiana Recovery and Rebuilding Conference, the starting point for the planning and the rebuilding of damaged parts of the state that have fallen victim to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
The three-day program marked the beginning of a process, directed by the Louisiana Recovery Authority, which brings together a wide range of national and state leaders, citizens, and design experts to help develop a body of planning principles and, ultimately, parish-by-parish rebuilding plans that will guide long-range recovery efforts.
The conference was a model of constructive, transparent dialogue between experts and citizens. It was the first collaborative opportunity for Louisiana residents to discuss long-term statewide recovery efforts, goals, and planning.
Throughout the Louisiana Recovery and Rebuilding Conference, a series of policy goals and planning and design principles emerged that are intended to inform future rebuilding efforts. These goals and principles cover a range of issues, including community livability, sustainability, economic development, infrastructure design, historic preservation, technology, risk mitigation, health, public safety, and environmental protection.
The recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana provides a historic opportunity to bring triumph out of tragedy for the people and communities devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. With commitment, powered by a unified voice, it can be done.
Read the full report online at the resource link below or download the PDF document (24 pages/1.9mb).
Resource: http://www.louisianarecoveryandrebuilding.org/
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