Recirculating Farms is looking for an Associate Director. Join the Recirculating Farms team team working at the nexus of local food production and food justice!
Recirculating Farms is looking for a Veteran Farm Program Leader. Join the Recirculating Farms organization working at the nexus of local food production and food justice!
Among the most impacted communities of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina was the Lower 9th Ward. The disaster rendered 100% of the homes in the area unlivable. One may think that, as we approach the 16th anniversary of the hurricane, the housing situation would have recovered substantially. However, it is very much the opposite. Houses cost much more to rebuild than what they are actually worth, so a large portion of residents simply did not return to the area post-Katrina. Overgrown, abandoned lots litter the lower 9th ward while low-income housing is in such high demand.
New Orleans faces a challenge in providing adequate public transportation to its residents. Roughly 20% of New Orleans households do not have a personal vehicle, and live and work in areas that have infrequent services. A public engagement summary showed that riders want more frequent service above reliability, scope, and better bus stops.
