New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

July 30th 2009

RIS goes virtual

The RIS is closing July 31, 2009. Many of our resources will be available online at our new website http://www.rebuildinginfostation.org.

May 17th 2009

Get Ready for the NOLA Green Crawl!

The New Orleans Green Crawl: May 17th, 2009, 12pm-5pm

Are you looking to have your building/rebuilding project be greener? Take advantage of Sunday, May 17, when the Alliance for Affordable Energy, the Green Project, UNO’s Rebuilding Information Station, Global Green and the Tulane City Center will open up their doors for tours of green building resources in New Orleans. Feel free to check out these locations at you leisure from 12-5pm and join us for a party from 5 -7 pm at the Buildsmart Learning Center! There will be music from Bye & Bye, beer, snacks and if you visit all 6 locations, you qualify for green raffle prizes, including a solar water heater gift certificate, a dual flush toilet, tankless water heater, BOSCH Cordless Impact Drill, Green Project grab bags and much more. Pick up your map today from sponsoring locations!

What do you do? Just pick up your passport/map at one of the participating locations. Travel to each location and explore the resources available throughout the city to help residents rebuild in a more “green” and “sustainable” manner. The order of your travel is your choice, but please make BuildSmart your final destination as there will be a reception at this location.

Upon arrival at each stop, you will receive a stamp on your passport. Those who complete the trip are eligible for the drawing which will take place at 6pm at BuildSmart.

The locations are:

BuildSmart Learning Center (Alliance for Affordable Energy) – 1001 S. Broad St., NOLA – http://www.buildsmartnola.org

The Green Project – 2831 Marais St., NOLA – http://www.thegreenproject.org

Rebuilding Information Station (a collaboration of UNO, LSU AgCenter, Tulane City Center and The Road Home Program) – 2045 Lakeshore Dr., Ste 103 – lsuagcenter.com/rebuilding/informationstation

Eco Pavilion at Botanical Gardens (Tulane City Center) – City Park – http://www.tulanecitycenter.com

Global Green house (Global Green) – 409 Andry St., NOLA – http://www.globalgreen.org/neworleans

Hollygrove Growers Market and Farm (Tulane City Center) – 8301 Olive St., NOLA – hollygrovemarket.com

November 1st 2008

Rebuilding Extravaganza

Multiple Rebuilding Workshops where homeowners can learn how to strengthen their homes against wind and water damage and save on energy costs. There will also be hands-on demonstration tents showcasing “tricks of the trade” on replacing or repairing your roof, insulating your home, and properly installing windows and window protection.