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Rebuilding a community: lessons from New Orleans


Abstract: Whether low-income communities are struggling to rebuild after a hurricane or after long neglect, the challenges often seem insurmountable. The New Orleans 9th Ward?s inclusive approach to decision making shows that the best revitalization plans are those with the broadest buy-in.

Keywords: Community development;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Communities and Banking

Publication Date: 2008

Issue: Spr

Pages: 13-15