New Orleans Institute

New Orleans is greater than the sum of its parts, forming an urban ecology, dependent on various forms of connective tissue that enable it to adapt, to be resilient. How are individuals, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses and government contributing to the resilience of the city in responding to a myriad of changing conditions, including failing infrastructures, economic uncertainty, a diminished population, and unclear political decision-making?

Everything old is new again in the new New Orleans. What are we learning about recreating public education, housing, social service delivery, small businesses, art, community organizing, social media. Read here about what is working, and what is not.

Innovative people build resilient cities. In New Orleans, and across the Gulf Coast, individuals have been making the difference, when governments and public agencies have proven ineffective in addressing the enormous challenges facing the city. What have emerged are tenacious, solution-seeking people not afraid to question common wisdom, challenge accepted practices, and advocate for policies and programs that better serve the needs and aspirations of the citizens of the city. For a definition of gadfly, click here)

New Orleans is greater than the sum of its parts, forming an urban ecology, dependent on various forms of connective tissue that enable it to adapt, to be resilient. How are individuals, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses and government contributing to the resilience of the city in responding to a myriad of changing conditions, including failing infrastructures, economic uncertainty, a diminished population, and unclear political decision-making?