New Orleans

My Top 20 Favorite Large US Cities: 5 through 1

May 4, 2009

Finally, the wait is over for my Top 5 favorite large US cities. I had no idea the list would garner as much attention as it has. I need to reiterate the point that this is NOT a list of the most walkable cities (although I plan on doing one of those down the road [...]

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Day 16: Jackson Square – New Orleans, LA

July 17, 2007

Today, we head to the Crescent City—and one of my favorite American cities—New Orleans. New Orleans is such a unique city. I have written about New Orleans previously on here, mostly about one of my favorite walkable neighborhoods, Algiers Point. Jackson Square is the site of this photo. It’s located in the heart of the [...]

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Walkable and Compact Development Planned for Post-Katrina Rebuilding

October 7, 2005

If the South and New Orleans are to be rebuilt following Hurricane Katrina destruction, then let’s build it right. This is the gist of an article from the Chicago Tribune last week, reporting that the Congress for New Urbanism and Andres Duany will lead an effort of the top planners, architects, and engineers from around [...]

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Algiers Point: A Walkable Community of New Orleans

August 31, 2005

I realize that New Orleans may never be the same again, but that will not stop me from writing about what was there and what could be again. New Orleans is such a unique city in America. It blends a touch of “old Europe” with the modernization you will find in most American cities. The charm and character of its people is unmatched. If you visit, you will have an unforgettable experience. One of the communities located within New Orleans, Algiers Point, is a wonderful example of a truly walkable community. >>Continue Reading This Article>>

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Hope for the South Following Hurricane Katrina

August 29, 2005

Our hearts go out to the people of the South who have been suffering through such horrific events the last few years, and particularly Hurricane Katrina. We can only hope that the loss of life is minimal and that the South can recover from this terrible disaster.

Instead of focusing on the tragedies of what has happened, Walkable Neighborhoods would like to profile one of the most unique, beautiful, and walkable cities in the US and perhaps the world – New Orleans, Louisiana. I certainly do not want to minimize the importance of other cities and places that have been affected by this hurricane, however, I have not visited many other places in that region. But I have visited New Orleans three times. I want to share some of my experiences and photos of the city. While I do currently have some photos online of the most walkable places of New Orleans, there are a several more photos that I would like to add to the photo gallery this week. I would invite you to visit the gallery and check back for an article about the great city.

Also, if you have any experiences or photos that you would like to share about some of the places affected by Hurricane Katrina, please contact us. We would also encourage you to donate any resources you have available to the American Red Cross.

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