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January 18th 2012 Job Opportunity: Homebuyer Outreach ConsultantBroadmoor Development Corporation |
Overview The mission of the Broadmoor Development Corporation (BDC) is to enhance the economic well-being of the Broadmoor neighborhood. The BDC is currently engaged in activities to eliminate blight in the neighborhood which includes new construction for sale, renovation for homebuyers and current homeowners, and the maintenance of green space. As part of its efforts to develop affordable, storm resilient and energy efficient housing, the BDC is building and renovating over 20 properties in the Eastern part of the neighborhood. Professional assistance from a person or team with the expertise in the areas of marketing and community outreach will help advance these activities. Through this request for qualifications the BDC is seeking a Homebuyer Outreach Consultant to identify qualified individuals and create a pipeline of at least 300 potential home buyers. Position Description: Experience Skills Other The BDC Strongly encourages the participation of minority, women and disabled business entrepreneurs and will use experience, reference of work done previously and cost reasonableness as the basis for selection. The BDC is an EEO employer and will ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Please e-mail your information to Alyssa Beck, or mail to Broadmoor Development Corporation, 3900 General Taylor Street New Orleans, LA 70125. |
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December 27th 2011 Skate Park Meeting at City Hall WednesdayFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
The proposed locations for installation are Joe Brown Park, Behrman Memorial Park, or the Lafitte Greenway. The three public meetings will be held in the New Orleans City Council chamber, 1300 Perdido Street, 1st floor, on the following dates:
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December 21st 2011 RESTORE | RENEW | RECYCLEFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Plan B is a community-run bike project that functions as an open workspace for bicycle building and repair. The workspace makes an array of professional bike tools available for use to the public for free while volunteers offer free help and instruction in bike repair. The bike project makes donated parts available at low cost. Additionally, complete used bikes are also available at reasonable, fair-market prices. All of the proceeds from sales are used to keep the project running and allow us to offer free stand time, tool library use, and bike education programs to the general public. Shop: 1024 Elysian Fields | New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-272-PBNO (7266) Email: //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]='|109';l[5]='|111';l[6]='|99';l[7]='|46';l[8]='|108';l[9]='|105';l[10]='|97';l[11]='|109';l[12]='|103';l[13]='|64';l[14]='|116';l[15]='|99';l[16]='|101';l[17]='|106';l[18]='|111';l[19]='|114';l[20]='|112';l[21]='|101';l[22]='|107';l[23]='|105';l[24]='|98';l[25]='|97';l[26]='|108';l[27]='|111';l[28]='|110';l[29]='>';l[30]='"';l[31]='|109';l[32]='|111';l[33]='|99';l[34]='|46';l[35]='|108';l[36]='|105';l[37]='|97';l[38]='|109';l[39]='|103';l[40]='|64';l[41]='|116';l[42]='|99';l[43]='|101';l[44]='|106';l[45]='|111';l[46]='|114';l[47]='|112';l[48]='|101';l[49]='|107';l[50]='|105';l[51]='|98';l[52]='|97';l[53]='|108';l[54]='|111';l[55]='|110';l[56]=':';l[57]='o';l[58]='t';l[59]='l';l[60]='i';l[61]='a';l[62]='m';l[63]='"';l[64]='=';l[65]='f';l[66]='e';l[67]='r';l[68]='h';l[69]=' ';l[70]='a';l[71]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == '|') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i]));} //]]> ">Click on the bike to learn more. ***
(at the corner of Piety and N Tonti) RHUBARB is an all volunteer run space, which means no bosses, no workers and no pay. We all participate in making the space, tools and parts organized and accessible, and any money that is received goes toward tools and parts and all other basic needs of the shop. Our primary goal is to provide adequate tools and competent help to meet the needs of those who desire to build and repair bikes. RUBARB is an educational space where we all can share and learn from each other’s skills and experiences. To meet these goals we currently offer: Ways to build or get your own bike – start with a bike that needs a little repairing and a donation for all the needed parts and a person can finish the bike and make it their own. Work trades are also a welcomed way to get a bike and contribute to the shop. We also have a few bikes ready to ride, which we ask a $40 – $80 contribution for. the EARN-A-BIKE program – after completing a series of 4 steps, which include learning basic maintenance and bike building skills, youth earn bikes that they take home with them. step #1: fixing a flat. this is a basic skill that every bike owner should be able to do! kids learn to patch a punctured tube and should then be able to fix their own if experiencing a flat on their bikes. step #2: overhauling a wheel. this step requires the earn-a-biker to take apart a wheel, regrease it, and put it back together. not only does overhauling a wheel make it ride smoother and last longer, but kids get a chance to see what’s inside a hub, how it works, and how it goes together. step #3: overhauling a bike. this is the time when kids pick out a bike to earn and begin working on it. some of our bikes are in various states of disrepair, so s/he may not only be overhauling the bottom bracket and wheels, but adjusting the headsets and brakes and piecing together parts such as handlebars and seats. step #4: help beautify RUBARB. in this final step, the earn-a-bike participant does something to help brighten, organize, or simply make the shop a more enjoyable space. so far kids have made t-shirts, painted a mural, created a sculpture out of bike parts, organized our tubes, and painted ornaments for our tree made out of rims. |
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December 15th 2011 Green Drinks & Green Shopping!Global Green USA |
5-7pm, Thursday, December 15th The Green Collaborative has teamed up with LifeCity’s Green Drinks Holiday Party to celebrate all of you who have helped us throughout the past year to create a greater, greener and more sustainable New Orleans. There will be signature drinks courtesy of 360 Vodka, music and fun for all. Come enjoy our green vendors for those of you who are still searching for that perfect gift for that special someone. Speakers: Greater New Orleans Inc. & Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing Featuring the Basil Splash, First Drink FREE,$5 after. |
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December 8th 2011 Special FREE Performance of "It's a Wonderful Life" Live Radio PlayEarly Childhood & Family Learning Foundation |
Special Community Performance of Live Radio Play version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by the NOLA Voice Talent Foundation |
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November 28th 2011 Accepting Applications for 3 AmeriCorps VISTA Positions!Global Green USA |
Want to help an environmental nonprofit develop its energy efficiency program, funding, or policy work? Global Green USA is accepting applications for three AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Help us foster a global value shift towards a sustainable and secure future! Learn more here: http://www.globalgreen.org/jobs/ |
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November 18th 2011 Nov 18: REBRIDGE FUNDRAISERFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Gala guests will gather to support the rehabilitation of two historic bridges, while enjoying delicious cuisine from Commander’s Palace and dancing to the throw-down tunes of the Creole String Beans. Bubbles will be served — champagne and ice-cold beer — and wine.The Gala is to raise awareness and funds for rehabilitating the Magnolia and Walter Parker Memorial (aka Dumaine) Bridges that cross Bayou St. John, a community effort led by the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association in collaboration with the Re‐Bridge organization. The Magnolia Bridge is considered the oldest in New Orleans and was recently named one of Louisiana Landmarks Society’s “New Orleans Nine.” The Sanctuary is a private residence, once Walter Parker’s home, who helped transform the squalid bayou and surrounds into the wonderful neighborhood it is today. Re-Bridge is continuing the vision that Mr. Parker initiated 80 years ago. The Gala is open to the public (cocktail attire) and tickets are available now at www.rebridge.org. The tickets are $75 each with all proceeds going to Re-Bridge to raise matching funds for city and state funding. Commander’s Palace graciously donated the cuisine and Tommy Lewis has generously sponsored the Creole String Beans. The Gala will also include an incredibly eclectic silent auction featuring getaway trips, fine art, spa, world-class musical talent for private entertainment, spiritual/garden/foreign language master services, dining packages and more! For more information call Re-Bridge’s chair, Rachel Dangermond, 504.309.2116 within normal business hours.
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November 17th 2011 RAFAPALOOZAFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Respond Against Fear and Violence (RAFA V) Unveils RAFApaloozaNEW ORLEANS, LA On September 25, 2011, Rafael Rafa Delgadillo was shot in the head by two youth in New Orleans during an attempted carjacking. Miraculously, Rafael lived, but the bullet is still lodged in his brain and his sight remains drastically impaired. As a result, the Respond Against Fear and Violence (RAFA V) announces RAFApalooza: A Fundraiser, Silent Auction, and Anti-Violence Event that will bring together New Orleanians from all walks of life to stand united against violent crime in New Orleans. RAFApalooza will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. at the Bayou Beer Garden, 326 North Jefferson Davis Parkway in New Orleans.http://rafapalooza.eventbrite.comTickets are $20.TICKETS ARE LIMITED. BUY NOW.Half of all proceeds raised at RAFApalooza will go directly to help pay for Rafael’s medical expenses, the other half of the proceeds will go to an anti-violence nonprofit in New Orleans, which Rafael will announce at RAFApalooza. The event will feature food and drinks donated by local restaurants, a silent auction with items from generous donors, and words from Rafael Delgadillo, as well as community leaders about the need to make a systemic change to end violence in the city. Local photography company, Dear World, will also lead a Dear Rafa photo shoot to allow citizens to make a visual statement to support Rafael and the end of violence in the city.
RAFApalooza is supported by partner groups across New Orleans, including Councilmember Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, Councilmember Susan G. Guidry, Committee for a Better New Orleans, Cuba Arts Collective, Dear World, EngageNOLA, evacuteer.org, 504ward, Foundation for Louisiana, Latin American Civic Association of Louisiana (LACAL), LatinoLA, Mid-City Neighborhood Catalog, Neighborhood Partnership Network (NPN), Puentes, Public Leaders Fellowship, Son of a Saint Sports Foundation, UNO Alumni Association, UNO History Department, UNO Latin American Students Association, Urban League, Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association of New Orleans (VAYLA-NO), Young Leadership Council About RAFA V Generous RAFApalooza Supporters Silent Auction donations to date come from the generosity of many New Orleans institutions, including Omni Hotel, the Sheraton Hotel, Boucherie, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Piece ‘A Work Art Gallery, José Torres-Toma, the Monte Leon Children’s Holiday Party, Ur Way Yogurt & Coffee Bar. |
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November 13th 2011 Nov 13: Enjoy History at the Pitot HouseFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
ENJOY HISTORY THROUGH THE ART OF MUSIC AND DANCE AT THE PITOT HOUSEAttend An Arts Performance Event, Presented and Commissioned by the Louisiana Landmarks Society. New Orleans, LA – The Louisiana Landmarks Society has commissioned a site-specific collaborative arts performance at the historic c. 1799 Creole, colonial style Pitot House titled, Looking Through New Orleans History: A Performance Event at the Pitot House. The performance will focus on movement and dance as a medium to convey the multifaceted stories connected to the history of the Pitot House. Audience members will experience the cultural, geographical, Site-specific choreography is emerging as a preservationist and historian’s tool – a new form of living history – to highlight spaces lost, forgotten or in need of stewardship. The goal of this performance is to enhance the visibility of the Pitot House within the community through an alternative method of interpretation and to promote examination of the diminishing traditional Creole craftsmanship of our material culture in New Orleans. This performance is choreographed and directed by Susan Bensinger of Lusher Charter School, Barbara Hayley of Tulane University Department of Theatre and Dance, and Monique Moss of Third Eye Theatre. The core group of performers are fourth and fifth grade students from Lusher Charter School; the Newcomb Dance Ensemble; and professional performers from ArtSpot Production’s Rumours of War (Kathy Randels and Monique Moss). The Lusher students will perform a choreographed piece called “Air” by After touring through the site of the historic home, the performance will culminate on the banks of Bayou St. John. At this time, volunteers from Re-Bridge, the nonprofit group working to restore and rehabilitate the historic bridges on Bayou St. John, will be in floating vessels as a celebration of the bayou’s presence and importance to the history of the city. This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. The grant is administered through the Arts Council of New Orleans.
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November 7th 2011 10,000 FREE TREESFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
The trees can be reserved using an online tool —http://www.entergy.com/arborday — that estimates the amount of energy each tree will save in different locations. Some types of trees available include sourwood, bald cypress, red maple and crape myrtle. |
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November 7th 2011 NOMA Gets New WebsiteFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
The New Orleans Museum of Art recently upgraded their website. You can check it out by clicking on their logo or visit http://noma.org/The new website was designed by Canary Collective. |
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November 7th 2011 New Website Provides Resources and Tools to Increase Public Engagement in Community and Neighborhood Health Improvement EffortsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Media Contact: New Website Provides Resources and Tools to Increase Public Engagement in Community and Neighborhood Health Improvement Efforts New Orleans – November 7, 2011 – To create greater community awareness of factors that influence personal and community health outcomes in New Orleans, the Neighborhood Partnership Network (NPN), Concordia, LLC, and the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) announced today the launch of the Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods website that offers resources and tools to help increase public engagement in community health improvement activities. The new site, http://www.HealthyNola.org, was developed with guidance from local neighborhood and community organizations, community planning experts and public health professionals. Funding for the development and current support for the web-based resource was provided by the Kresge Foundation, Troy Michigan. The HealthyNola.org website provides health data and information at the city level as well as some detailed information at the neighborhood level. Visitors to the site can also find information about services located in their neighborhood, neighborhood crime rates, air quality, education rates, community gardens, and more. “This website supports civic engagement and better informed community health decision-making. It not only provides community information, but also access to promising community health innovations from across the country,” said Joe Kimbrell, CEO of LPHI. In addition to neighborhood-based data, the site also offers links to local and national organizations that support healthy community activities, planning tools, health news, and more than 1,500 evidence-based community success stories from across the country, to inspire and inform residents and community leaders. “The Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods website will help anyone who has worked to recover and sustain their neighborhood to know and understand their neighborhood’s needs without struggling to access needed data, information, and tools to do their work more efficiently and effectively. Whether they seek project ideas for writing grants or neighborhood figures to track community progress, HealthyNola.org will be a welcomed and much-needed addition to the neighborhood-leader-toolbox,” said Timolynn Sams, Executive Director of NPN. A primary goal of the HealthyNola.org initiative is to provide residents with neighborhood-based tools and information that educate visitors about multiple factors that influence community health, while empowering community leaders and planners to use data and best practices to make informed changes that support healthy and resilient neighborhoods. Special features of the site include interactive community maps that allow neighborhood by neighborhood comparisons and visual tools that rate neighborhoods on more than 120 data metrics across health, social, economic, education, transportation, and environmental factors. “I support the goals of HealthyNola.org, which seeks to link and leverage resources across New Orleans,” said City Health Commissioner Dr. Karen DeSalvo. “We look forward to working with LPHI as they continue this innovative project.” For more information about the program, visit http://www.HealthyNola.org, or contact Eric Baumgartner at (504) 301-9800. ### |
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November 7th 2011 Property Auctions | Nov 8 | Nov 15Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
OVER 50 BLIGHTED PROPERTIES |
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November 6th 2011 The Streets Were QuietFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
by Charlie London Except for some hollering and screaming every once in a while one might have thought no one was around. Why? The big game was on TV. #1 ranked LSU played #2 ranked Alabama at Tuscaloosa. It was a regular season game. Many neighbors had friends, relatives and neighbors over to watch. The game wasn’t a high scoring one as the defensive groups on both teams put up a good fight. Scoring was limited to field goals and the game ended in sudden death overtime with LSU winning 9 to 6. Sports aren’t normally a topic covered at FSJNA dot ORG. But, with the many people in the neighborhood with Alabama or LSU flags flying out in front of their homes and the tremendous interest in the game, it is an appropriate post. Both teams were tough competitors. Regardless of the team you supported, you can hold your head high. They played a good game. |
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November 6th 2011 FREE TREESFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
The trees can be reserved using an online tool —http://www.entergy.com/arborday — that estimates the amount of energy each tree will save in different locations. Some types of trees available include sourwood, bald cypress, red maple and crape myrtle. |
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November 3rd 2011 Comments Due on Esplanade RepavingFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Esplanade Avenue from Moss Street to Claiborne Avenue will be repaved via the Submerged Roads Program.This will be done under State Project number H.005898. After reviewing the PDF in the link below, you LADOTD, Environmental Engineer Administrator P.O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 Click here for PDF about the paving on |
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November 2nd 2011 Mahalia Jackson Center Cub and Boy Scout RoundupEarly Childhood & Family Learning Foundation |
WHO: WHEN: Wednesday, November 2th 5:30-6:30pm WHERE: Mahalia Jackson Center Auditorium For info contact: Lance Brown, Southeast Louisiana Council, |
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November 2nd 2011 SUNO African Art Lecture Series - 3 Remain - FREEEarly Childhood & Family Learning Foundation |
SUNO African Art Lecture Series Saturday, November 5, 1:30 pm Saturday, November 12, 1:30 pm Saturday, November 19, 1:30 pm |
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November 1st 2011 Still Crazy After All These YearsFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
http://www.viddler.com/player/d1c1c51c/ Voodoo on the Bayou is 22 years old this year. It’s the original Voodoo on the Bayou not that head-banger one.Check out the slideshow above and you’ll see photos of your neighbors enjoying the sounds of Los Po-Boy-Citos, the best latin band in New Orleans!
Check out Charlie London’s photos of the 2011 Voodoo on the Bayou in the link below: Many thanks to all our wonderful donors, suppliers, and generous businesses. Voodoo on the Bayou would not be possible without you!Please visit the link below for more:
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November 1st 2011 We're All AlrightFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Article and photos by Charlie London
Click on the photo above to see Cheap Trick perform at the 2011 Voodoo Experience
I began to feel more at home as I got closer to the stage I was seeking. The people began to look more like me… a little grey, a lot older, and indeed heavier. These were the folks that used to be over-faired, long-haired, leaping gnomes but time and responsibilities transformed us into over-weight, short-haired, sleeping drones.
Cheap Trick put on a fantastic show. One that transformed a bunch of old drones into leaping gnomes again. That was worth twice the price of admission!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gDDozrBFCc&w=420&h=315] |
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October 29th 2011 Magical Mystery Tour - Voodoo DogFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Have you seen the signs around the neighborhood |
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October 27th 2011 FREE LEGAL CLINICEarly Childhood & Family Learning Foundation |
CONSULT WITH A PRO BONO ATTORNEY about civil legal problems. |
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October 27th 2011 Clear Info on 2012 City BudgetFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
At the bottom of this post please find a PDF that describes the process and the proposed 2012 budget in clear and simple terms (yes, it can be done!) that was prepared by the New Orleans Coalition on Open Governance. The opportunity to have a voice in how the city spends our money is the essence of citizen participation, and I hope you will take just a few minutes to look this over and to take the opportunity to provide your input on what the priorities should be for our city in the year ahead.
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October 27th 2011 FREE Food and Drinks at HEALTHY NOLA NEIGHBORHOODSFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Reminder: You and your neighbors are invited to the HealthyNOLA.org Resident-Leader Launch Party TONIGHT!Thursday, October 27 Food and Beverages ServedThis event is hosted by the Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods Initiative with Catholic Charities Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center Where are grocery stores located in your neighborhood? Introducing HealthyNOLA.org — a website that provides this information and more | so you can better reach your neighborhood goals. Get neighborhood-level data See you there! Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods Initiative – Partners www.lphi.org | www.npnnola.com | www.concordia.com Get data & info about your neighborhood. Take action! Please join us for food and drinks as we celebrate public access of NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL DATA * COMMUNITY BUILDING PROMISING PRACTICES * ADVOCACY TOOLS * … AND MORE! Resident-Leader Launch & reception Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center To RSVP use the link below: Please RSVPHealthy NOLA Neighborhoods is an initiative of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN), and Concordia, LLC. with critical support from community partners. This event is hosted by Catholic Charities’ Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center. |
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October 20th 2011 Paint House Eat PizzaFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Beacon of Hope Resource Center is calling for volunteers to take part in Beacon’s Make A Difference Day Event. With your help, Beacon of Hope will restore the outside of this Katrina damaged house and continue to bring this Gentilly neighborhood back to life. Volunteer with The Beacon of Hope on October 20, 21, and 22. On October 22nd,at the close of the project, we will celebrate the culmination of all our hard work with pizza and re-freshments provided by a local favorite, Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzaria. Where: Call 504-309-5120 to register and find out more address information (The homeowners address will be give to those who register for the event) When: Oct 21-23 8:00am-4:00pm…You do not have to come all 3 days. Cost: FREE as long as you register prior to the dates above, otherwise it will be $10.00 Shade, water and materials provided…just come in your paint clothes and a kick butt attitude! |
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October 20th 2011 FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MJ 100+1 FESTIVALEarly Childhood & Family Learning Foundation |
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October 20th 2011 BlightStat 25Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
by Charlie London The City continues to march toward its goal of eradicating 10,000 blighted properties within three years. City departments that can help with this process meet every two weeks for a “BlightStat” meeting. Goals have been set for each department and a presentation is made at each meeting to show how each department is doing toward meeting those goals.
BLIGHTSTAT MEETING ARE BELOW Mr. Oliver Wise began the meeting with introductions of City personnel. He asked Mr. Winston Reid to go over the Age of Inspections Backlog slide. Mr. Reid noted that HDLC cases are an issue that’s being worked out. The backlog has gone from 900 cases at the beginning of the year to about 200 now. Mr. Reid indicated that the Code Enforcement districts are setup and running. Ms. Kristin Illarmo noted that fewer hearings were done due to training of personnel. 90 hearings were done over the last two weeks. 450 hearings each two weeks is the goal. Ms. Breaux indicated a plan is in the works to have a large number of hearings to reduce the backlog. Ms. Illarmo concurred with that assessment. Mr. Kray and Ms. Illarmo discussed some details about reporting the backlog. Mr. David Lessinger offered some comments on the details of the reports as well. Ms. Illarmo discussed how cases are closed in the computer system. Mr. Reid and Mr. Lessinger discussed the intake process for inspections. Ms. Denise Ross and Ms. Illarmo discussed issues with the software noting that there are some significant safeguards missing to ensure accuracy of reports. Mr. Reid noted that some properties are being inspected and reinspected sometimes 4 to 6 times because of software issues. Mr. Allen Square indicated that IF Accela wins the upcoming bid for a new system that he will recommend significant changes to make reports easier for inspectors on the street. Ms. Illarmo discussed undesirable resets which have steadily increased over the last several months after a significant drop in June. Mr. Wise asked what causes resets. Mr. Wise indicated that there is a plan to fix this problem and we’ll soon see the results of that plan. Mr. Reid discussed operational issues preventing re-inspections from being done timely but indicated the new plan should help but many times the inspectors don’t “see” the inspections needing to be done because the computer system isn’t working properly. Mr. Hillarie Carrere discussed demolitions. 1,731 demolitions have been completed so far. The largest activity is with NORA/LLT demolitions. Mr. Carrere indicated that Entergy disconnects are currently caught up. Mr. Wise reviewed the demolition denials which appear to be concentrated in the 7th and 8th Wards. These are denials by SHPO, NCDC, and HDLC. Ms. Ross asked about neighbor participation in the process. Mr. Carrere indicated that notices are placed on each property, the demolitions are noted on the city’s website, and the hearings for demolitions are broadcast on television. Mr. Square noted that it appears that there is a high incidence of crime in the same areas where demolition denials take place. He qualified that statement by indicating there is no definitive data yet to back that up but appears to be the case in his view. Mr. Carrere and Ms. Breaux discussed eminent danger of collapse. Ms. Breaux indicated that a City engineer has to inspect and certify a building is in eminent danger of collapse. The recent multiple fires reputed to have been started by vagrants was discussed. Mr. Keith Ferrouillet discussed lot clearings. 27 lots were cleared over the last two weeks. Mr. Wise asked about the 9th Ward grass cutting project. Mr. David Lessinger indicated that over 100 lots have been cut with more being done everyday. Mr. Wise indicated the City is way past the deadline for FEMA trailers being completely gone but less than ten FEMA trailers remain. Ms. Cynthia Sylvain-Lear discussed the Sanitation Department’s outreach efforts. Trees must be cut into 36 inch lengths for it to be picked up by sanitation contractors. Tire dumping continues to be a problem. Bandit signs are being removed steadily. Write to if you have bandit signs in your area. Ms. Lear has mailed a list of codes to the Office of Neighborhood Engagement to be sent to neighborhoods.
Mr. Miles Granderson discussed Sheriff Sales noting that 1908 Esplanade was recently sold at a Sheriff Sale. The sale price was $70,000 with the City receiving $17,000 in past due blight liens from the sale.Ms. Joyce Wilkerson asked about follow up on Sheriff Sale properties to make sure they get repaired. Mr. Granderson indicated that the City cannot attach covenants to Sherrif Sale properties but once the property transaction is complete that the owner has 90 days to begin the process of restoration of the property. If that isn’t done then neighbors can once again report the property as blighted and the process begins again. Mr. Reid discussed the possibility of having a notice put on the construction permit for properties sold at Sheriff Sale so that these properties can be properly monitored. Mr. Wise indicated that a policy needs to be formulated. Mr. David Lessinger indicated that there is a policy of 90 days for action to be taken but enforcement is the issue. He indicated that more information will be in the annual blight report. Mr. Wise indicated that information on foreclosed properties can be found at http://data.nola.gov Ms. Joyce Wilkerson reviewed NORA issues. NORA properties are closing faster after auctions. She indicated that some of the properties are being auctioned for as little as 1,000 dollars in Algiers. Ms. Wilkerson indicated that Gilmore Auctions will be conducting another auction for NORA soon. She suggested that citizens should check the Gilmore website for more information. Mr. David Lessinger responded to a question from the audience about deconstruction of properties. He indicated that all of the demolition programs have a deconstruction clause in the contract. Mr. Carrere indicated that if any part of the building has any value the contractor is aware of it. Mr. Wise indicated that the City should do a better job of communicating the availability of properties that can be deconstructed.
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October 20th 2011 VOODOO on the BAYOUFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
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Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Voodoo on the Bayou celebration which will be held on the grounds of The Historic Pitot House. Open Bar, food from some of New Orleans most beloved restaurants including Café Degas, Santa Fe, Nonna Mia and Angelo Brocato’s. Also featured will be a wonderful variety of silent auction items including a Mignon Faget necklace, a Treme Poster signed by cast members, a Chris Owens costume, 1996 Sports Illustrated featuring and signed by Archie and Peyton Manning. Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door the night of the event) and available at: Terranova Supermarket 3308 Esplanade Avenue For more go to www.voodooonthebayou.com |
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October 20th 2011 12 Ways to Improve Your Quality of LifeFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
In Order To Register For A Curbside Recycling Cart, You Must Contact The Sanitation Department By:
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October 19th 2011 Healthy NOLA NeighborhoodsFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Get data & info about your neighborhood. Take action! Please join us for food and drinks as we celebrate public access of NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL DATA * COMMUNITY BUILDING PROMISING PRACTICES * ADVOCACY TOOLS * … AND MORE! Resident-Leader Launch & reception Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center To RSVP use the link below: Please RSVP by Monday, October 24Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods is an initiative of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN), and Concordia, LLC. with critical support from community partners. This event is hosted by Catholic Charities’ Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center. |
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October 19th 2011 Mignon Faget Joins the ReBRIDGE TeamFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Mignon Faget and Re-Bridge have teamed up to raise matching funds to rehabilitate the Magnolia and Dumaine Street Bridges.The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association has grave concerns about the structural integrity of the Magnolia (Cabrini) and the Dumaine Street Bridges that span Bayou St. John. The Magnolia Bridge is an historic treasure and was recently named to the Louisiana Landmark Society’s coveted “New Orleans Nine” list. We believe it may be the oldest existing bridge in New Orleans, built in the late 1800s when Faubourg St. John was a thriving commercial The Dumaine Street Bridge was built in 1951 and needs concrete repair and beautification. In 2010 the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association established a committee to consider options for repairing and restoring these bridges; this committee later launched the Re-Bridge project. Re-Bridge is now leading a collaborative effort that has garnered extensive public, private, and community support to address the structural and cosmetic deficiencies of the Magnolia and Dumaine Bridges. Although we love these historically significant bridges, we can’t put them in a museum. They to be strong, so that they may serve the community as originally conceived—as a solid path for everyone to walk. Re-Bridge’s mission is to support our bridges, so the bridges can continue supporting us. In that spirit, Mignon Faget, a reknown jewelry designer based in her native New Orleans, Louisiana, has extended a generous offer of help. Faget’s family settled in the city in the 18th century, and she grew up along the banks of Bayou St. John. Her jewelry, worked in gold, silver, precious, and semi-precious stones, often finds inspiration in New Orleans architecture and culture or forms in nature. Following Hurricane Katrina, Mignon Faget’s uptown gallery was one of the first businesses to re-open. She donated and continues to donate proceeds from the sale of her Gulf Coast designs to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Now, Mignon Faget has teamed up with Re-Bridge to help raise matching funds to rehabilitate these historic bridges that are so appreciated by neighbors, visitors, runners, cyclists and Jazz Festers from all over New Orleans and the world. Mignon Faget is generously donating proceeds from the sale of her Magnolia Bridge AdornAment, which is available for purchase through rebridge.org or http://www.mignonfaget.com/shop/product/holiday/3238M.html. |
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October 19th 2011 Citizens Participate in New OrleansFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
by Charlie London New Orleans’ neighborhoods have never had it so good.Why? Because now, due to the efforts of the Mayor’s Office of Performance & Accountability, neighborhoods don’t just get lip service. Mr. Oliver Wise and his department have made it plain that their goal is to further the interests of New Orleanians. The Office of Performance & Accountability are the “behind the scenes” folks. They gather information, make user-friendly reports, and genuinely care about what the citizens they serve have to say about how things are going in New Orleans. As an example, every BlightStat meeting has the entire presentation’s slides printed on handouts available to anyone who attends and the meeting is open to the public! Not only that, but each handout at every meeting includes a comment page where citizens can write down anything they feel needs attention. Why is this important? Because I’ve seen results. The Office of Performance & Accountability has proven that it reads and takes action on suggestions from the public. So much so that a recent visit from a Japanese businessman resulted in a statement that he will be bringing back the New Orleans BlightStat program to Japan! When was the last time you heard New Orleans City Government being the model for citizen participation and interaction? Whether it be by strong intervention or gentle reminders, the Landrieu The Office of Performance & Accountability has proven that what gets measured gets managed. All City Departments know that, not only do they now, not operate in a vacuum, but their efforts are being monitored and SUPPORTED by other departments and the Mayor’s Office. Friendly competition between departments still exists but now everyone is focused on the same goal… making New Orleans all that she can be! I believe the Office of Performance & Accountablity is serving New Orleanians well and look forward to more of their innovative new ideas, implementation of citizen-centric ideas, and interaction with and from the citizens of New Orleans. Do you have an idea that you’d like to see implemented? |
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October 19th 2011 Budget Based on Citizen ParticipationFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
“One of the most important components of preparing a budget is to ensure that government ultimately provides the services that citizens want. During the campaign, the transition and now as Mayor, gaining citizen input has been a priority for Mayor Landrieu. Through community meetings, the Mayor received valuable public input on the issues, concerns and priorities of citizens. That feedback, which was a critical component of determining what results were most important to citizens, has influenced Mayor Landrieu’s budget-making decisions for 2012.” The quote above is from the proposed 2012 City Budget. A pdf of the entire budget can be found in the link below: http://fsjna.org/?p=9680 |
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October 13th 2011 VOODOOFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Many thanks to all of our great sponsors who helped make the 2011 Voodoo on the Bayou the party you can bring a party to!
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October 13th 2011 Magical Mystery Tour - Hidden AgendaFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Every Wednesday you’ll find a new post at FSJNA dot ORG which is part of the MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR. The Magical Mystery Tour are photos in and around Faubourg St. John. AND, every Sunday at FSJNA dot ORG, look for the POSTCARD FROM HOME! photo of a recent meal at Crescent City Steakhouse Crescent City Steakhouse is known for their wonderful steaks. Did you know they have a great shrimp meal too? You won’t find it prominently displayed on the menu but, if you ask for it, you’ll be treated to a tasty array of gulf shrimp surrounded by great vegetables and a relaxing atmosphere.So, if today’s agenda includes a desire for shrimp, head on over to Crescent City Steakhouse and check out this hidden gem. You won’t be disappointed! |
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October 13th 2011 Saintly Bench on BroadFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
This new bench was installed recently at the corner of North Broad and Ursulines Avenue. Benches like this were installed throughout New Orleans. |
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October 13th 2011 COSTUME ideasFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Do you have your costume picked out for Voodoo on the Bayou?Check out the film above and at the very bottom of this post for costume ideas for Voodoo on the Bayou on October 29th. Then buy your tickets at one of our local vendors in the link below:http://voodooonthebayou.comLong Way Home (Back to New Orleans) by Los Po-boy-citos from Timecode NOLA on Vimeo. Los Po-Boy-Citos will play at the 2011 Voodoo on the Bayou on October 29thWhat: Voodoo on the Bayou Where: Pitot House, 1440 Moss Street on Bayou St. John in New Orleans When: Saturday, October 29th from 8:30 until midnight Why: To benefit the Non-Profit Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Dress: Costume or Festive Attire The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Voodoo on the Bayou celebration which will be held on the grounds of The Historic Pitot House. The event will feature live music by “Los Po-Boy-Citos” (winners of the 2011 Big Easy Award for Best Latin Band) and the New Orleans sounds of “Lips & the Trips”. Open Bar, food from some of New Orleans most beloved restaurants including Café Degas, Santa Fe, Nonna Mia and Angelo Brocato’s. Also featured will be a wonderful variety of silent auction items including a Mignon Faget necklace, a Treme Poster signed by cast members, a Chris Owens costume, 1996 Sports Illustrated featuring and signed by Archie and Peyton Manning. Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door the night of the event) and available at: For more go to
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October 13th 2011 City Park Opens Arbor RoomFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
The $2.3 million reception hall is next to the Popp Fountain and is being paid for with FEMA money and funds raised by the Friends of City Park.What: A new venue – The Arbor Room at Popp Fountain – is set to open at New Orleans City Park. The Arbor Room replaces a structure that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Costing $2.6 million, the Arbor Room has exquisite views of both Popp Fountain and a field of mature trees. The 5,200 square foot facility accommodates 400 guests for a standing reception or 350 for a seated affair. The party can expand to more than 1,000 by utilizing outdoor patios and the adjacent Popp Fountain. The ceiling soars to 28 feet on the west side of the building. Additional features of the Arbor Room include a bride’s room and a full kitchen. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of volunteers and park staff have worked to plant more than 100 trees and install other extensive landscaping in and around the complex. Funding for the Arbor Room was provided by FEMA, Friends of City Park and City Park. Where: The Arbor Room is located just north of Popp Fountain. The main entrance is via a brick sidewalk that passes by Popp Fountain. When: The Arbor Room has been under construction for just over one year. What they are saying: “The public and event planners really like the new facility. We have more than 40 events scheduled at the Arbor Room over the next six months” said Pat O’Shaughnessy, Director of Sales for City Park. |
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October 13th 2011 Take the Bus!Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
With your internet enabled smartphone just go to www.NORTA.com to find out where and when the city bus runs. The city busses are clean, efficient and use biodiesel! Soon, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will activate a new automated system at RIDELINE (504-248-3900). Callers will be able to key in a stop number and hear up-to-the-minute status reports.
New signs were installed throughout the city. |
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October 12th 2011 The Infinity Initiative Receives American Medical Association Foundation Healthy Lifestyles GrantThe Infinity Initiative |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2011 The Infinity Initiative Baton Rouge, La.—The Infinity Initiative was awarded a grant from the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation’s Healthy Living Program. This program addresses critical healthy lifestyle issues by providing mini-grants to grassroots community organizations. Selected projects target youth and address the topics of nutrition and physical fitness, prescription drug safety and violence prevention. The Infinity Initiative was one of 37 nonprofits across the country that received such a distinction this year. The Infinity Initiative, a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, La. seeks to equip and empower female youth in under-served areas, while enhancing their quality of life. The organization received a $5,000 grant for their project, SaVY (Strong and Virtuous Youth) Health & Wellness Lifestyle Tour that will be hosted in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tour is an interactive, fun and enlightening series of events and programs designed to bring awareness by providing health and wellness related information and positive lifestyle options to female youth and young women on a wide variety subjects. “These Healthy Living Grants provide necessary resources and recognition to those organizations who are on the front lines in their communities, creating change on the local level,” said AMA Foundation President Owen Garrick, MD. “We are pleased to support The Infinity Initiative’s efforts to improve the nutrition and fitness level in their community.” The AMA Foundation, a 501©(3) tax-exempt foundation, is committed to improving the health of Americans through philanthropic support of quality programs in public health and medical education. Visit http://www.amafoundation.org to learn more. For additional information on event dates, to volunteer or to host The Tour in your community, contact Sheryl Landry of The Infinity Initiative at . |
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October 11th 2011 Night Out Against CrimeFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
This year Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas’ National Night Out Against Crime is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM. Chief Serpas hopes that all our neighbors and friends participate in this event to support the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department. This event is a unified effort for all citizens and members of the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce crime in this great city. More info at: |
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October 11th 2011 The Little Engine That CouldFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Earlier this week a car pulled in front of an oncoming train. We’ve all heard of such things before but never in New Orleans’ City Park or with the childrens’ City Park train!http://blog.nola.com/interact/2011/10/head-scratcher_of_the_day_city.html Ever stopped to consider the dangers involved with crossing highway-rail grade intersections or trespassing on railroad property? At Operation Lifesaver, we have.
We know that injuries and fatalities that occur at highway-rail crossings or on railroad property are a real, but often preventable, problem. Few people realize that in America, a person or vehicle is hit by a train roughly every three hours, and that’s a reality we’re determined to change. Welcome to Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization providing public education programs to prevent collisions, injuries and fatalities on and around railroad tracks and highway-rail grade crossings. Please click on the crossing signal above to learn more! |
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October 11th 2011 Meet the CandidatesFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Meet your local candidates and find out where they stand on issues affecting us all.
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October 11th 2011 Esplanade to be RepavedFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
Esplanade Avenue from Moss Street to Claiborne Avenue will be repaved via the Submerged Roads Program.This will be done under State Project number H.005898. After reviewing the PDF in the link below, you LADOTD, Environmental Engineer Administrator P.O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 Click here for PDF about the paving on |
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October 11th 2011 BlightStat 24Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
by Charlie London The City continues to march toward its goal of eradicating 10,000 blighted properties within three years. City departments that can help with this process meet every two weeks for a “BlightStat” meeting. Goals have been set for each department and a presentation is made at each meeting to show how each department is doing toward meeting those goals. BLIGHTSTAT MEETING ARE BELOW Mr. Justin Kray announced that more information on lien foreclosures will be online at data.nola.gov Ms. Bosco discussed the slide showing the districts that code inspectors have been assigned. By Oct 17 all inspectors will be familiar with their areas. Jeff Hebert announced that HUD has funded a market value analysis like in Baltimore. This is a big part of what peer cities use for data analysis. Mr. Allen Square said that a RFP (request for proposal) will go out to solve the Accela problem. Accela can legally be one of the bidders. Ms. Bosco said 658 inspections were done in the last bi-weekly period. Focus is on re-inspections for hearings since Code Enforcement is so far ahead of its goal for the year. Ms. Bosco continued with a discussion of the inspections backlog slide. She indicated that Code Enforcement continues to move forward. Ms. Bosco indicated that by October 17 when the new inspection districts are assigned, inspectors will be “doubling up” on the backlog to wipe it out. Ms. Illarmo said the focus is on research for the backlog of cases for hearings. Mr. Wise asked about the mailroom problem discussed at BlightStat 23. Ms. Illarmo indicated that problem has been solved. Mr. Wise asked Ms. Breaux about using volunteers from the Bar Association. Ms. Breaux indicated the State Attorney has indicated this can’t be done. Ms. Illarmo continued by noting that undesirable resets for blight hearings climbed during the last two weeks. Mr. David Lessinger explained that the City interacts with the State about Road Home properties before bringing them to adjudication. Mr. Hebert indicated that just because someone is using a State program that does not preclude them from taking care of their property… cutting grass, boarding up, etc. Mr. Kopplin indicated there is an urgency to get resets resolved because of the impact on the adjacent neighbors. Mr. Wise, Mr. Kopplin, and Ms. Illarmo discussed the “undesirable resets”. Mr. Kopplin asked for more information about this issue for the next BlightStat meeting. Mr. Kopplin indicated that the City is “getting tough” on blight and that the prosecutors in blight cases need to constantly reiterate this policy to people attending the hearings. Ms. Breaux indicated that is currently being done. Justin Kray and “Debra” have done a great job reducing the hearings backlog, Ms. Illarmo said. Mr. Kopplin indicated “we’ve been puttering along without a plan to close the gap” on the hearings backlog. He suggested a large hearings event at Maria Goretti church as has been done in the past. Mr. Wise reviewed the total demolitions by program slide. Mr. Carrere indicated that the city is “still on track” with demolitions. Mr. Wise asked about Entergy disconnects which were discussed as a barrier to progress at BlightStat 23. Mr. Carrere indicated that coordinating Entergy disconnects are still an issue due to more requests than usual for utility disconnects. Mr. Wise asked about any other barriers to progress. Historic review was mentioned by Ms. Bosco as an issue. Accela issues were indicated as a barrier to getting information disseminated out to Quality of Life Officers. Mr. Wolcott discussed FEMA funded demolitions. Grant money from the state for demolitions has been verified. Finding and notifying the correct property owners is still an issue but progress is being made. Mr. Wise discussed abatement interventions. Mr. Hebert announced that Mr. Wolcott will be moving to another position and will no longer attend the BlightStat meetings. Mr. Hebert wished him well and announced that “Will” will be taking his place. Mr. Kopplin indicated that the majority of fires that the city puts out are blighted and abandoned properties. The Fire Department is another City agency that is committed to fighting blight. Mr. Hebert expressed his frustration over property owners who allow vagrants to inhabit their property. Mr. Kopplin indicated that the City should have a strategy to combat this problem to prevent another incident where kids get killed in a burning building like what happened in the 9th Ward. Mr. David Lessinger discussed the strategy for fighting tall grass in the 9th Ward. A pilot program for just the 9th Ward has been implemented to combat high grass. High grass along major thoroughfares will be cut first then the program will move further into the neighborhoods. Ms. Bosco indicated that 7 FEMA trailers remain in the City from 2005. Some trailer residents have received rental assistance from FEMA and some are working on their permanent residence. Mr. Kopplin said the public is not sympathetic to those who have not made progress 6 years after the storm. Not that anyone will be “put out” but that they need to get their act together and accept FEMA funded rental assistance or fix their homes. Mr. Wise said Ms. Lear is out of town. Mr. Granderson continue the meeting with a discussion on Sheriff Sales. Mr. Hebert said notifying the proper owner is still a problem for people who have walked away from their property. Mr. Gray discussed state requested holds. Mr. Granderson indicated that a Sheriff sale is taking place today. A large sale event will take place on October 18th. He indicated that 250-300 sales should take place by the end of the year. Significant progress is being made on getting blighted and abandoned properties to Sheriff Sale. Properties going to Sheriff Sale definitely get the property owners’ attention. Mr. Kopplin indicated a thousand writs have been filed against blighted and abandoned property owners. Mr. Kopplin indicated he would like more properties at the Sheriff Sales by the end of the year. Mr. Kevin Hanna reviewed the NORA situation. Mr. Hebert said even more details about a CEA between the State and the City concerning NORA properties will be available for the next BlightStat meeting. Mr. Hanna noted that NORA closings continue at a steady pace. Ms. Rita Legrand from Lakeview asked via email about LLT properties being online. Mr. Hebert indicated that is being worked on and that the process is complicated. 150 have gone to Sheriff Sales. Ms. Rita asked (via email) about the acquisitive prescription process? Ms. Breaux indicated they are monitoring this. Mr. Hebert indicated the Mayor is vociferous about getting lots cut and other forms of blight remediated. Michelle Thompson, a UNO assistant professor said she had the opportunity to meet with the 8 member “Smarter Cities” group from IBM. She indicated that the group invited her to be in a video about the work of IBM for New Orleans. Ms. Thompson indicated that one of the IBM “Smarter Cities” group hails from Japan and is very interested in using New Orleans’ BlightStat program in Japan. I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. David Lessinger after the meeting. I expressed dismay that Accela touts on their website how well their program works in other cites but that just doesn’t seem to be the case here in New Orleans. Mr. Lessinger indicated that in other cities there are 3 city employees assigned to monitor, update, and make changes to the Accela system. Here in New Orleans there is no one. 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October 11th 2011 Postcard from Home - Charity HospitalFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
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October 11th 2011 About the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood AssociationFaubourg St. John Neighborhood Association |
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August 31st 2011 Volunteers needed for neighborhood surveysNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Have you ever seen a study for our neighborhood and said, “That’s not right! I wish I could do a study of the neighborhood myself.” Here is your chance. Copy the link below to learn the who, what and why of creating a neighborhood property survey: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1105780001694-170/NEIGHBORHOOD+SURVEY+recruitment+piece+TN.pdf Email: |
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August 31st 2011 Non-profit organization seeks coordinatorsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES U.S. Biennial, Inc, a non-profit organization, seeks a Volunteer Coordinator for the Prospect.2 New Orleans Biennial. This is a contract position, beginning September 2011 through the end of January 2012. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person that will help us galvanize the people of New Orleans to take part in and become part of Prospect.2 New Orleans, the second iteration of the international arts biennial that took the city with storm in 2008. H/She will design and implement a volunteer program that will train and assign individuals as greeters for the opening events, assisting museum groups, general visitors, artists and press; and as docents in the different venues. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Hospitality and Education Founded by the curator Dan Cameron, Prospect New Orleans is one of the leading biennials of international contemporary art in the United States. Conceived in the tradition of the great international biennials, such as the Venice Biennale and the Bienal de São Paulo, Prospect New Orleans showcases new artistic practices from around the world in settings that are both historic and culturally exceptional, and contributes to the cultural economy of New Orleans and the Louisiana Gulf region by spurring cultural tourism and bringing international attention to the area’s vibrant visual arts community. Prospect.2 is scheduled to open to the public on October 22, 2011, and will be on view until January 29, 2012. The current list of artists includes 27 artists from ten countries, including the United States, France, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Japan, Chile, and Vietnam. The fee for this position is $12,000. Because this is a limited time contract, candidates are required to arrange their own health insurance and payroll tax deductions. For more information please contact Ashley Chavis at . HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR Founded by the curator Dan Cameron, Prospect New Orleans is one of the leading biennials of international contemporary art in the United States. Conceived in the tradition of the great international biennials, such as the Venice Biennale and the Bienal de São Paulo, Prospect New Orleans showcases new artistic practices from around the world in settings that are both historic and culturally exceptional, and contributes to the cultural economy of New Orleans and the Louisiana Gulf region by spurring cultural tourism and bringing international attention to the area’s vibrant visual arts community. Prospect.2 is scheduled to open to the public on October 22, 2011, and will be on view until January 29, 2012. The current list of artists includes 27 artists from ten countries, including the United States, France, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Japan, Chile, and Vietnam. In keeping with Prospect’s commitment to the promotion of the visual art community in New Orleans, this year’s biennial will feature work by several artists who live and work in the city, as well as a variety of site-specific projects inspired by the city’s distinctive The duties and responsibilities of the Hospitality Coordinator are as follows, with time proportioned roughly according to the following percentages: 40% will be devoted to organizing and managing travel arrangements, flight and 30% will be spent working with the Development Director of U.S. Biennial to Qualifications for this position include a master’s degree or equivalent The fee for this position is $12,000. Because this is a limited time contract, For more information please contact Ashley Chavis at . |
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August 31st 2011 ACCION Texas-Louisiana needs state managerNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
ACCION Texas-Louisiana State Manager for Business Support and Compliance Background: Qualifications and Skills: Salary and Benefits: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: |
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August 31st 2011 Job OpeningsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Federal Jobs: New Orleans Jobs: Textron Jobs: Blade Dynamics Jobs: http://www.bladedynamics.com/jobs.html City of New Orleans Jobs: http://www.nola.gov/HOME/Job%20Opportunities McDonald’s: Jacobs Technology (Michoud): www.cytiva.com/jacobs/jolts/tpl.asp Department of Agriculture, Office of the |
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August 31st 2011 RSD Rebuilding ProjectsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
The Urban League of Greater New Orleans is pleased to announce its partnership with the Recovery Schools District in the rebuilding of New Orleans schools. As the mission of the Urban League is to assist African Americans and other underrepresented populations to achieve economic self-sufficiency and parity, our aim is to facilitate participation among minority, women-owned and other small firm contractors in the rebuilding of New Orleans area schools. The RSD has put forth diverse “School Stabilization” projects that small firms can readily compete for. The Urban League’s Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center is working with area contracting firms, providing training workshops and other business resources to aid these firms to gain access to the many upcoming schools rebuilding projects. We encourage contracting firms who are interested in bidding on the upcoming RSD rebuilding projects, or those who are interested in increasing their organizations’ capacities to compete for future projects, to contact the Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center at (504) 620-9647 or 620-2332 or email . |
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August 31st 2011 City Planning Commission Sept. 27 Public Hearing NoticeNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Written comments on the dockets below must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. to be included with the staff report. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING: THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 16 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE #4264 M.C.S., AS AMENDED, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL -1E07) ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for additional accommodations or any assistance to participate may be directed to the Office of Constituent Services at 504-658-4015 (voice), 504-658-4002 (facsimile), or the City’s TTY 504-586-4475. This communiqué is available in alternative formats upon request. ZONING DOCKET 90/11 – Request by CITY COUNCIL MOTION M-11-385 for an amendment to the text of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended, to amend Article 18, Section 18 to establish the District D Urban Corridor District IZD, to expand the area of applicability of Article 10, Section 10.1.2 Urban Corridor District to include all property zoned C-1 General Commercial District in the area generally bounded by Lake Pontchartrain, Downman Road, Chef Menteur Highway, Interstate 10, Seagull Lane, Dwyer Road, Crowder Boulevard, Morrison Road, and Shubrick Street within Council District D, not currently within the Urban Corridor or Highway Urban Corridor District boundaries. ZONING DOCKET 91/11 – Request by THE JOINT ON POLAND, LLC for a Conditional Use to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on-premises at a standard restaurant in a B-1 Neighborhood Business District on Square 181, Lot A Pts. 1 thru 19, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Dauphine, France, Royal, and Mazant Streets. The municipal address is 701 MAZANT STREET. (ZBM E-14/PD 7) ZONING DOCKET 92/11 – Request by FAUBOURG SAINT CHARLES, LLC for a Conditional Use to permit a parking lot in a CBD-7 Central Business District on Square 181, Lots 3 and 4, in the First Municipal District, bounded by St. Charles Avenue, Julia, Camp and St. Joseph Streets. The municipal address is 829 CAMP STREET. (ZBM C-14/PD 1A) ZONING DOCKET 93/11 – Request by AUDUBON BEHAVORIAL HEALTH, LLC for a Zoning Change from an RD-2 Two-Family Residential District to a B-1 Neighborhood Business District, on Square 99, Lot 4, in the Seventh Municipal District, bounded by Cherokee, Burthe, Hillary and Maple Streets. The municipal address is 7513 MAPLE STREET. (ZBM A-14/PD 3) ZONING DOCKET 94/11 – Request by 1522 ROBERT E. LEE, LLC for a Conditional Use to permit a fast food restaurant in a B-1 Neighborhood Business District, on Square C, Lot C-1, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Robert E. Lee Boulevard, Hamburg, Aviators, and Perlita Streets. The municipal address is 1522 ROBERT E. LEE BOULEVARD. (ZBM D-10/PD 6) ZONING DOCKET 95/11 – Request by M-LUND ENTERPRISES, LLC for a Conditional Use to permit a fast food restaurant in a C-1 General Commercial District and within the Inner-City Urban Corridor District, on Square 405, Lots J, I, H, G, F, E, L and X, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by South Claiborne and Washington Avenues, Sixth and Willow Streets. The municipal address is 2800 SOUTH CLAIBORNE AVENUE. (ZBM B-14/PD 2) THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 16 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE 4264 MCS AS AMENDED, WILL HEAR ALL PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS TO THE ABOVE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND ALL RELEVANT COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE BY MAIL (1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112) OR FAX (504-658-7032). ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE. September 6, 13 and 20, 2011 Yolanda Rodriguez, Executive Director Paul Cramer Planning Administrator New Orleans City Planning Commission 1340 Poydras Street # 900 New Orleans, LA 70112 |
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August 31st 2011 Neighbors United needs support for upcoming eventsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Neighbors United is pleased to announce two fantastic events coming soon to our neighborhood. On Sept. 24, we will participate with the City of New Orleans for a “Fight the Blight Day” at Samuel Square Playground (Napoleon Avenue and Loyola Street). On Oct. 11, we will hold our annual celebration of “Night Out Against Crime” in front of Samuel J. Green Charter School. We hope to get 100 volunteers to Fight the Blight Day and 200 to 300 neighbors to attend Night Out Against Crime. We are very proud of these two events. We have been acknowledged as one of the biggest and best “Night Out Against Crime” block parties. Neighbors United is a neighborhood organization for the Freret and Milan neighborhoods. Our funding comes primarily from membership dues. We can only do these events with help from merchants like you! We would like each of these events to be a huge success. Please help with donations of food, door prizes, school supplies, live music, or other sundry party supplies. Please let us know what you can contribute. Contact or Dean Gancarz-Davies at We are sincerely grateful for all of your support for our neighborhoods, our organization, and these fine events. Sincerely, Dean Gancarz-Davies |
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August 29th 2011 It's not too late to join UNCF on October 1!Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
With just over a month to go, we’re coming into the homestretch! The UNCF Walk for Education will take place on Saturday, October 1. It’s easy to get involved and show your support by starting a Walk for Education team. Together with our community partners, we’ve already raised $67,000 of our $200,000 goal. Registration is only $30, and it includes a race t-shirt, free pass to Audubon Zoo, free refreshments and a morning of great entertainment for the whole family. UNCF provides scholarships, internships and even helps to keep costs low at Louisiana’s very own member institutions, Dillard and Xavier Universities. I encourage you to ask your neighbors, family and friends to join you – you never know whose life your $30 can change. But, you don’t have to take my word for it. Just have a look at this list of just some of our notable UNCF alumni who were helped by the generosity of people just like you: Ø Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights Activist & Humanitarian Ø Alexis Herman, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Ø Vice Admiral Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General Ø John Mims, Sr. Vice President Starwood Hotels & Resorts I invite you to support the amazing achievements of UNCF alumni and help to ensure our next generation of leaders can carry on the tradition. To register your Walk for Education team, please visit http://give.uncf.org/NewOrleansWalk or contact the UNCF office at 504-581-3794. Remember: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” Mr. Jermaine L. Smith Development Associate |
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August 24th 2011 Monthly Sustainability Series: August 24thGlobal Green USA |
NOLA Wise – A New Financing Opportunity for a Healthy and Efficient Home Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter, and USGBC, LA Chapter, to present a monthly panel and community discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility. This month, join Global Green USA Program Manager Camille Lopez to discuss NOLA WISE – an exciting new energy efficiency, job creation and financing program to help New Orleanians live comfortably, save energy, and save money. The program, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy, helps New Orleans homeowners save at least 15% on their utility usage, connects homeowners to trusted, vetted, and nationally certified green contractors, and provides incentives and low interest loans to help pay for your upgrades. We’ll discuss how to get involved with the NOLA WISE program, the process of screening and hiring a home energy rater, what energy efficiency measures you might install, and how you can reduce your project cost by accessing incentives. Green Coast Enterprises’ Co-Founder Reuben Teague will discuss the innovative financing options available to all homeowners or residential rental property owners in New Orleans, contractor selection, and how contractors can take advantage of job training opportunities available through the NOLA WISE program. NOLA Wise: A New Financing Opportunity for a Healthy and Efficient Home Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served at 5:30 PM, panel presentation begins at 6:00 PM. Very special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Ste. Marie Restaurant for their generous support of our Sustainability Series. For more information on this and past events, please see the Global Green USA website: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: |
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August 23rd 2011 ORLEANS PUBLIC DEFENDERS JOB OPENINGSNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Staff Interpreter – The OPD is looking for someone who is fluent in Spanish, able to provide simultaneous Spanish/English interpretation, interested in pursuing certification in Spanish/English legal interpretation, and willing to work regular evening and weekend shifts and supervise interns. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Benjamin Plener, or call 504-827-8242. Immigration Staff Attorney – OPD is seeking an immigration attorney to launch OPD’s Immigration Services Project. OPD’s Immigration Services Project will be a critical element of our client-centered, community-oriented vision of public defense. The Immigration Services Project will advise OPD’s non-citizen clients of the full range of immigration consequences associated with their criminal cases, work with OPD defenders to mitigate negative immigration consequences, and provide direct representation to non-citizen clients in removal proceedings and affirmative applications for immigration benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of three references to CJ Hunt, or by calling 504-827-8250. |
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August 23rd 2011 Sankofa Farmers Market New Home, EventsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
August 27- Sankofa Farmers Market moves the Holy Angels Complex at St. Claude Avenue and Gallier Street in the Upper 9th Ward. The market will continue to offer local foods from farmers, fishers, and bakers every Saturday from 10am to 2pm at the new location in the Upper 9th Ward. September 10-Grand Opening for the Sankofa Farmers Market’s new location- 3500 St Claude at the Holy Angels Complex from 10am-2pm. Along with the usual array of fresh local foods, the grand opening will feature live music from New Orleans funk band Yo Jimbo, health screenings with Daughters of Charity Health Center’s Mobile Unit, nutritional cooking demonstrations and tastings with LSU Ag Center, children’s art activities, and information on a variety of community services. |
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August 23rd 2011 Open Letter from Sankofa MarketNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
On Saturday, August 27, the Sankofa Farmers Market will move from its current location at 5500 St. Claude Ave to the Holy Angels Complex at 3500 St. Claude Ave. (corner of St Claude Avenue and Gallier Street). As many of you are aware, we began the monthly Sankofa Marketplace during August 2008 as a We transitioned into a weekly farmers market on November 20, 2010 for more farmers and fishers to offer fresh local produce to residents of the Ninth Ward and surrounding areas. We will be relocating to the Holy Angels Complex to expand our reach for both the vendors and market goers, and also provide a The mission of Sankofa Community Development Corporation is to revitalize the New Orleans’ Ninth Ward and provide economic advancement, community engagement, healthy food access, arts and culture, education, and organizational partnerships. In addition to the Sankofa Farmers Market, we Please join us at our new location on Saturday August 27, from 10AM to 2PM and also celebrate the grand opening with us on Saturday, September 10, in keeping with the Sankofa Farmers Market’s tradition of 2nd Saturday’s at the Market. Along with the usual array of fresh local foods, the grand Please feel free to contact us at or at 504.875.4268 if you have any questions or need further information. Sincerely, |
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August 22nd 2011 Career Opportunity: Executive Director For 21st Century FoundationNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
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August 22nd 2011 Transport for NOLA is hiring an Executive DirectorNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
We’re Hiring! Why work for Transport for NOLA? Here are a few of the exciting things we are working on this fall: Neighborhoods Partnership Network Capacity College TfNOLA is working with NPN developing a curriculum to educate community leaders about transit planning, operations decision-making, and long-term funding opportunities. The partnership kicks off this month with a Transit Summit with local transit decision makers from the City, RTA, RPC and non-profit organizations meeting the Capacity College members and explaining their agencies roles. Keep an eye out for future events! Neighborland Our friends at Neighborland have created a great platform for connecting with neighbors around issues that are important to you. Four of the top five most popular ideas on the site are transit related. In an effort to connect their users with tools to advocate for transit needs in their neighborhoods, we are helping develop a transit installment in their Neighborland Handbook. Transit Week 2011 Mark your calendars! Transit Week 2011 is scheduled for November 6th – 12th. This year we are excited to be partnering with a number of local organizations including the RTA, the Monumental Task Committee, and Yelp. Look for event announcements over the next few weeks – and start putting a team together for the scavenger hunt on November 12th! |
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August 22nd 2011 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA, AUG. 23Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A. PUBLIC HEARING: THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 16 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 4264 M.C.S., AS AMENDED, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL 1E07), ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for additional accommodations or any assistance to participate may be directed to the Office of Constituent Services at 504-658-4015 (voice), 504-658-4002 (fax), or the City’s TTY 504-586-4475. This communiqué is available in alternative formats upon request. 1. ZONING DOCKET 79/11 – Request by POYDRAS HOME for an amendment to Ordinance No. 18,858 MCS (ZD 39/98, a Conditional Use to permit a monopole), to permit the expansion of an existing home for the aged greater than 25,000 square feet and within 150 feet of a residential district in an MS Medical Service District, on Square 186 on an undesignated lot, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Jefferson Avenue, Magazine, Leontine and Laurel Streets. The municipal address is 5354 MAGAZINE STREET. (ZBM A-15/PD 3) 2. ZONING DOCKET 80/11 – Request by ARABELLA STATION, LLC for an Amendment to Ordinance No. 20,253 MCS (ZD 34/01, a Zoning Change from a B-2 Neighborhood Business District and RD-4 Two-Family Residential District to a C-1A General Commercial District and a Conditional Use to permit a retail use greater than 10,000 square feet in floor area and a mini-warehouse), to modify provisos to permit expanded hours for loading and trash pickup, an increase in the number of eighteen wheel trucks permitted to deliver merchandise to the site in a calendar day, expanded hours of operation, the display of merchandise outside the building, and live entertainment on the premises, on Square 26, Lot 1-A in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine, Joseph, Constance and Arabella Streets. The municipal address is 5600 MAGAZINE STREET. (ZBM A-15/PD 3) 3. ZONING DOCKET 81/11 – Request by ST. CLAUDE/ST. ROCH REVITALIZATION, LLC and RICHARDS VS, LLC for a Zoning Change from an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Treme Commercial District to an HMLI Historic Marigny/Treme Light Industrial District and a Conditional Use to allow commercial activity permitted in a C-1 General Commercial District, on Square 370, Lots 101, B and C, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Saint Claude and Saint Roch Avenues, Spain and North Rampart Streets. The municipal address is 2372 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE. (ZBM D-13/PD 7) 4. ZONING DOCKET 82/11 – Request by MONTGOMERY VENTURES, LTD for an amendment to Ordinance No. 20,062 M.C.S. (ZD 99/00, a Conditional Use to permit an automobile service center in a B-2 Neighborhood Business District and within the UC Urban Corridor Overlay District) to permit a medical clinic having between 2,500 and 5,000 square feet of floor area, on Square 205, Lot 1, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by General DeGaulle Drive, Bender Boulevard, Behrman Place and Memorial Park Drive. The municipal address is 3801 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE. (ZBM E-16/PD 12) 5. ZONING DOCKET 83/11 – Request by TUMBLEWEED PROPERTIES, INC for an Amendment to Ordinance No. 23,630 M.C.S. (ZD 14/09, a Conditional Use to permit the expansion of an existing bar and to include restaurant service in an existing structure in a B-2 Neighborhood Business District), to permit the expansion of the restaurant space and a second floor addition for office and storage space, on Square 26, Lot B-C & D, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine, Constance and Webster Streets and Henry Clay Avenue. The municipal addresses are 6100-6108 MAGAZINE STREET. (ZBM A-15/PD 3) B. PROPERTY ACQUISITION PUBLIC HEARING: THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011 FOLLOWING THE ZONING PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL 1E07)ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION. This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for additional accommodations or any assistance to participate may be directed to the Office of Constituent Services at 504-658-4015 (voice), 504-658-4002 (fax), or the City’s TTY 504-586-4475. This communiqué is available in alternative formats upon request. 1. PROPERTY ACQUISITION 1/11 – Consideration of the acquisition of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8-A, 8-B, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Square 682, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Caffin and N. Claiborne Avenues, Lamanche and N. Robertson Streets for a new fire station.(ZBM E-14/PD 8) C. ZONING MEETING: Follows Public Hearings 1. Adoption of the Zoning minutes of the August 9, 2011 Zoning Meeting. 2. FURTHER CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 63/11 – Request by CITY OF NEW ORLEANS for a Conditional Use to permit a neighborhood center in a C-1A General Commercial District and an RD-3 Two-Family Residential District on Square 350, on an undesignated lot in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Saint Claude and Poland Avenues, Lesseps and North Rampart Streets. The municipal address is 4300 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE. (ZBM E-14/PD 7) (EA/KC/CM) (DEFERRED FROM THE JULY 26, 2011 MEETING) 3. FURTHER CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 73/11 – Request by CITY COUNCIL MOTION M-11-256 for a Conditional Use to permit increases in height and floor area ratio and a non-accessory parking garage in a CBD-3 Central Business District on Square 95, Lots A, B, 2, 8 or G, H, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, and alley in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal, North Rampart, Iberville and Burgundy Streets. The municipal address is 1031 CANAL STREET. (ZBM C-14/PD 1A) (SCK/EA/LM/CM) (DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 9, 2011 MEETING) 4. CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 79/11 – Request by POYDRAS HOME for an amendment to Ordinance No. 18,858 MCS (ZD 39/98, a Conditional Use to permit a monopole), to permit the expansion of an existing home for the aged greater than 25,000 square feet and within 150 feet of a residential district in an MS Medical Service District, on Square 186 on an undesignated lot, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Jefferson Avenue, Magazine, Leontine and Laurel Streets. The municipal address is 5354 MAGAZINE STREET. (ZBM A-15/PD 3) (EA/KC/DT) 5. CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 80/11 – Request by ARABELLA STATION, LLC for an Amendment to Ordinance No. 20,253 MCS (ZD 34/01, a Zoning Change from a B-2 Neighborhood Business District and RD-4 Two-Family Residential District to a C-1A General Commercial District and a Conditional Use to permit a retail use greater than 10,000 square feet in floor area and a mini-warehouse), to modify provisos to permit expanded hours for loading and trash pickup, an increase in the number of eighteen wheel trucks permitted to deliver merchandise to the site in a calendar day, expanded hours of operation, the display of merchandise outside the building, and live entertainment on the premises, on Square 26, Lot 1-A in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine, Joseph, Constance and Arabella Streets. The municipal address is 5600 MAGAZINE STREET. (ZBM A-15/PD 3) (SKK/JT) 6. CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 81/11 – Request by ST. CLAUDE/ST. ROCH REVITALIZATION, LLC and RICHARDS VS, LLC for a Zoning Change from an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Treme Commercial District to an HMLI Historic Marigny/Treme Light Industrial District and a Conditional Use to allow commercial activity permitted in a C-1 General Commercial District, on Square 370, Lots 101, B and C, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Saint Claude and Saint Roch Avenues, Spain and North Rampart Streets. The municipal address is 2372 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE. (ZBM D-13/PD 7) (EA/KC/CM) 7. CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 82/11 – Request by MONTGOMERY VENTURES, LTD for an amendment to Ordinance No. 20,062 M.C.S. (ZD 99/00, a Conditional Use to permit an automobile service center in a B-2 Neighborhood Business District and within the UC Urban Corridor Overlay District) to permit a medical clinic having between 2,500 and 5,000 square feet of floor area, on Square 205, Lot 1, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by General DeGaulle Drive, Bender Boulevard, Behrman Place and Memorial Park Drive. The municipal address is 3801 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE. (ZBM E-16/PD 12) (MM/LM/LF) 8. CONSIDERATION – ZONING DOCKET 83/11 – Request by TUMBLEWEED PROPERTIES, INC for an Amendment to Ordinance No. 23,630 M.C.S. (ZD 14/09, a Conditional Use to permit the expansion of an existing bar and to include restaurant service in an existing structure in a B-2 Neighborhood Business District), to permit the expansion of the restaurant space and a second floor addition for office and storage space, on Square 26, Lot B-C & D, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine, Constance and Webster Streets and Henry Clay Avenue. The municipal addresses are 6100-6108 MAGAZINE STREET. (ZBM A-15/PD 3) (SKK/LM/DT) D. PLANNING MEETING: 1. Adoption of the Planning minutes of the August 9, 2011 Planning Meeting. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS/DISPOSITIONS: 2. CONSIDERATION – PROPERTY ACQUISITION 1/11 – Consideration of the acquisition of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8-A, 8-B, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Square 682, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Caffin and N. Claiborne Avenues, Lamanche and N. Robertson Streets for a new fire station.(ZBM E-14/PD 8) (DT) 3. CONSIDERATION – PROPERTY DISPOSITION 3/11 – Consideration of a sale of a 5 ft. by 50 ft. portion of McKenna Street adjacent to Square 143, Lot 45-A-1, Burtheville, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Versailles Blvd., MeKenna, Calhoun and York Streets.(ZBM B-14/PD 3) (CM) STREET NAME CHANGE: 4. CONSIDERATION – STREET NAME CHANGE 3/11 – Consideration of a street name change from Girod Street to Dave Dixon Drive between LaSalle Street and West Stadium Drive. (ZBM C-14/PD 1) (CM) 5. RATIFICATIONS: i. CONSIDERATION – Ratification of the Executive Director’s Actions Relative to Certified Subdivisions. (AB) ii. CONSIDERATION – Ratification of the Executive Director’s Actions Relative to Personnel Matters. (YR) 6. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS: i. Executive Director’s Reports on Various Activities. (YR) ii. Committee Reports. iii. Announcements by Chairman. (CM) iv. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2011. Yolanda Rodriguez Paul Cramer |
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August 22nd 2011 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: YOUTH ORGANIZERNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: YOUTH ORGANIZER The Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana (JJPL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reforming Louisiana’s juvenile justice system. Since 1997, JJPL’s successes include: driving all private, for-profit juvenile prisons from the state, the shut down of two juvenile prisons including the infamous Tallulah facility, a successful campaign to pass Act 1225 – the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2003 – legislation committing Louisiana to reducing its reliance on secure care and increasing alternatives to incarceration close to children’s homes, and helping to lead the revision of the Recovery School District (RSD) school discipline code to reduce the number of suspensions and expulsions in New Orleans . JJPL’s mission is to transform the juvenile justice system into one that builds on the strengths of young people, families and communities in order to instill hope and to ensure that children are given the greatest opportunities to grow and to thrive. One of our primary objectives to achieve our mission is increasing the power of communities most impacted by the juvenile justice system. JJPL’s youth organizing program, Young Adults Striving for Success (YASS), was founded in 2008 as a membership led-project to amplify the voices of youth in public policy and to provide a space for young people, many of whom have been court involved, to develop leadership skills and to empower their communities. YASS/JJPL is a member of The Power of a Million Minds Youth Collaborative (POMM), a city-wide coalition of five different youth organizations. The Collaborative is an equal partnership between YASS and four other youth organizations, including: Fyre Youth Squad Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools LatiNOLA Youth Leadership Council JJPL is currently hiring a Full Time Youth Organizer, whose time will be split equally between supporting YASS and developing POMM. Responsibilities of the position will include: · Connect with, engage, community members from a wide range of background, experience, and capacities. · Field organizing/field canvassing experience. · Participate in regular base meetings and trainings · Base-building and outreach to increase membership in YASS and POMM as needed · Develop and maintain systems for keeping accurate lists and reports about contacts, events, and etc. Qualifications: Applicant should be a leader as well as collaborative worker. They should be highly motivated, have excellent written and communication skills and enjoy working with teenagers and young adults. Applicants should be self-motivated and willing to work long hours when necessary. Commitment to the youth of New Orleans metropolitan area and reliable transportation is a must, as is past experience working with youth. Community organizing experience is strongly preferred. Salary and Benefits: The position has full-benefits and provides salary commensurate with experience. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Dana Kaplan, at . The position is open until filled, although we strongly recommend submitting application materials by September 15th, 2011 for maximum consideration. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept phone calls or answer questions regarding the position at this time. |
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July 19th 2011 Join UNCF @ the 24th Annual Walk for EducationUNCF |
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the UNCF New Orleans Walk for Education. UNCF New Orleans invites you to celebrate with us at this family-friendly community event on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm. Our 5K Walk/Run will start in the beautiful Audubon Park Riverview area behind Audubon Park & Zoo. This year, our goal is to raise $200,000 to help deserving students get to and through college. Over the last decade in Louisiana, UNCF has helped over 800 underrepresented Louisiana students attend college with over $3.5 million in scholarship support. Our work relies on the support of corporations, businesses, clubs, schools, organizations and volunteers who help to make the dream of a college education a reality for our students. A minimum pledge of $30 entitles you to a race number, official race day T-shirt, free food and drinks and admission to Audubon Zoo! Click the link below to come out and support Louisiana students and enjoy a great day at the park! |
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July 12th 2011 PNOLA is Now Hiring!Phoenix of New Orleans |
PNOLA is hiring for several Site Manager and Project Manager positions. Site Managers do the day to day construction work with the assistance of volunteers, while Project Managers are in charge of project logistics. Both positions are an integral part of our mission of making the rebuilding process easy and affordable to the homeowner. For more information, visit http://pnola.org/hiring. |
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July 12th 2011 2012-13 Fiscal Sponsorship AvailableThe Infinity Initiative |
Dedicated to improving the well-being of female youth, The Infinity Initiative employs innovative approaches to benefit females in under-served areas, while enhancing their quality of life. The next phase of ensuring that our mission is facilitated, includes our Fiscal Sponsorship and Incubator program (i.e. 501 ©(3) sponsorship). The Infinity Initiative’s Fiscal Sponsorship program provides tax-exemption sponsorship for like-minded, youth oriented organizations and individual projects. Fiscal Sponsorship is ideal for the growth of organizations who do not want (or are not fully prepared) to become a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. It affords organizations/groups/associations to receive funding from foundations and corporations that—by choice or by requirement—only donate to individuals or organizations with 501©(3) tax-exempt status. Our Incubator program aids start-up organizations through organizational/program consulting and the enhancing of their organizational capacity by connecting with an established nonprofit, with a great track record. Both programs offer different benefits and opportunities for exposure and growth. Our programs are exclusively for associations or organizations identified as “nonprofits”; as such, for profit entities are not eligible to apply. Contact The Infinity Initiative for specific information & see how a mutually beneficial relationship with our organization can help you further your mission/vision to impact the lives of our youth! (Note: (1) We are NOT a grantmaking organization. (2) We only offer fiscal sponsorship to organizations/individuals in the United States.) Connect with Us: |
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June 14th 2011 HOMESTAY HOSTS NEEDED for Convergence Attendees on Wednesday, June 22Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
HOMESTAY HOSTS NEEDED for Convergence Attendees on Wednesday June 22 ENGAGE, a national network of organizers, educators, students, volunteers and citizens working for just and sustainable communities, will host its annual Convergence in New Orleans next week! We are looking for 25 homestay hosts on Wednesday, June 22 with room for 2 people to sleep. We would like hosts to pick the two people at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night, and drop them off Thursday morning at 8 a.m. at 3043 St. Philip St. (N. Salcedo). We can provide transportation either way if needed. We welcome neighbors and homestay hosts to join us for the Welcoming BBQ between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be by donation and please RSVP. Contact David at 504-383-3636 or email to host someone and RSVP for the BBQ! |
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June 9th 2011 Come out and attend NPN's semi-annual Membership Meeting!Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
Neighborhoods Partnership Network NPN Membership meeting – 6/14/2011 Come out and attend NPN’s semi-annual Membership Meeting! Not only will we be voting on very important bylaw changes, but also the City’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement will be in attendance, to introduce themselves, discuss what they will be doing for neighborhoods, and fielding YOUR questions! Bring your entire neighborhood! Food and drink will be provided! NPN Membership Meeting Location: Grace Episcopal Church Time: 5:30PM Tuesday, June 14th |
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May 19th 2011 Recycling in Broadmoor!Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
A message from community leaders in the Broadmoor Neighborhood There’s been some confusion over when Richard’s Disposal collects recyclables in Broadmoor. Hopefully, this message will clear it up. Subgroup A (borders: Northside of Fountainbleu Ave and South Broad St. to South Jeff Davis Pkwy. and Washington Ave): put your recyclables out on Thursday for Friday pickup. Subgroup B (borders: Claiborne Ave, downtown side of Napoleon Ave to Toledano St. and south side of Broad St.): put your recyclables out on Tuesday for Wednesday pickup. Subgroup C (borders: Claiborne Ave, Audubon Park side of Napoleon Ave to south side of Fountainbleu Ave to Nashville Ave): put your recyclables out on Wednesday for Thursday pickup. If you have any questions about the collection schedule, please call Richard’s Disposal’s Customer Service at (504) 241-2142. If you haven’t received a recycling bin, you can register here: http://www.nola.gov/RESIDENTS/Department-Of-Sanitation/Curbside-Recycling/ For a Broadmoor map with subgroups, click here: http://broadmoorimprovement.com/node/22 Broadmoor Improvement Association |
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April 5th 2011 SaVY Health & Wellness Tour to Combat Childhood ObesityThe Infinity Initiative |
New Orleans, La.—This year, The Infinity Initiative was awarded a UnitedHealth HEROES grant by Youth Service America (YSA). The UnitedHealth HEROES program is a service-learning, health literacy initiative developed by UnitedHealth Group and Youth Service America. The program awards grants to help youth, ages 5-25, create and implement local, hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity. Each grant engages participating youth in service-learning, an effective teaching and learning strategy that supports student learning, academic achievement, and workplace readiness. The grants encourage semester-long projects that launched on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2011). The Infinity Initiative’s collaborative effort with Birmingham, Alabama based fitness coach, KJ Hill, will bring the SaVY (Strong and Virtuous Youth) Health & Wellness Tour to teens in Birmingham. The Tour is a research-based program that will be presented afterschool in an effort to teach a group of middle school students in Birmingham the importance of making quality decisions about health. “The best way to promote responsibility for health is equipping people with skills for (1) understanding health and wellness and (2) understanding the importance of maintaining both through health literacy”, says Sheryl Landry, Founder of The Infinity Initiative. “Coach” KJ Hill (Founder of Fitness Fleet) presently works as a volunteer in schools teaching children how to be more physically active and physically fit. He notes his own struggle with being “an overweight child” and not learning about the negative effect of certain foods until he “was 360 lbs. and very unhealthy.” Says Hill, “I believe it is a noble [project]. I always seek ventures that will help me in my own health journey. As I learn, I teach […] parents on how to continue a healthy legacy through their kids with cooking, choosing healthy foods and surrounding them with a healthy environment.” The SaVY Health & Wellness Tour is a fun, interactive service-learning project that is designed to bring awareness by providing health, wellness and positive lifestyle options to female youth and young women. For additional information or to host The Tour in your community, contact Sheryl Landry of The Infinity Initiative at . |
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March 26th 2011 Green-It-Yourself Workshop: March 26thGlobal Green USA |
Stop worrying about spring street flooding and soggy spots in your yard, and come learn how to live with our rain. Demetria Christo of EcoUrban LLC will be on hand to talk about managing water in your yard through easy measures like rain barrels, rain gardens, and permeable landscaping. You’ll never have to water your lawn again! The workshop will include a tour of Global Green’s LEED Platinum Holy Cross Project, where you can see these techniques in action. For more information, visit http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or call (504) 525-2121. |
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March 23rd 2011 The Infinity Initiative Joins the PLWG NetworkThe Infinity Initiative |
The Infinity Initiative is proud to be a part of the Professional Leaders of Women and Girls Network. This Network is a collaborative effort of likeminded nonprofit leaders who support the lives and development of women and girls. Find out more at: http://plwg.org. |
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March 17th 2011 Art of the South Free Lecture and Workshop SeriesEarly Childhood & Family Learning Foundation |
An Art Historical Introduction for Adult Learners 3/17 Mora Beauchamp-Byrd speaking on Clementine Hunter |
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March 12th 2011 Global Green USA Seeks AmeriCorps VISTA to Work With Our New Orleans OfficeGlobal Green USA |
Global Green USA Offers AmeriCorps/VISTA Members the These Opportunities: Energy Efficiency Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA) Member Duties : PARTNERSHIPS: Develop relationships with neighborhood associations and non-profit agencies, Attend neighborhood association meetings OUTREACH EVENTS: Seek out and schedule events such as markets, festivals, community events, etc., WORKSHOPS/PANELS: Research and schedule workshops and panels for the general public, Coordinate workshop announcements and advertising GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours, Schedule docents and other staff to give tours, Draft policies and procedures for house, Train new docents MEDIA OUTREACH: Draft written materials to initiate contacts with radio, print, and TV media; Create a media notebook documenting TV, radio, and newspaper coverage; Follow up on potential media opportunities; CASE STUDIES: Document and develop case studies of early adopters; MARKETING MATERIALS: Revise marketing materials as needed, including maintaining Facebook page; OTHER DUTIES: Provide technical assistance to homeowners. Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA) Member Duties : RESEARCH: Research green building materials/techniques/design; TRAINING: Identify energy efficiency trainings for staff and VISTAs; Obtain training on green building materials/techniques/design; WORKSHOPS: Develop content for and deliver community workshops on utility saving methods; SURVEY COLLECTION: Maintain paper filing system for client surveys; Categorize survey respondents according to need; FOLLOW UP: Provide technical assistance to homeowners on energy efficiency; AT-HOME CONSULTS: Schedule and conduct home energy consults for homeowners; WEATHERIZATION: Provide recommendations on weatherization upgrades; Lead weatherization upgrades; Train staff and volunteers on air sealing and other energy efficiency methods; RESOURCE CENTER: Maintain wall panel displays of green products; Create portable displays demonstrating green technologies; OTHER: Give tours of Holy Cross house; Table events. The Global Green New Orleans Office and Green Building Resource Center has the most up to date sustainable product and vendor information, samples of environmentally friendly building materials, and also advises homeowners with professional one-on-one green building consultations. In addition, the Global Green Holy Cross Project Visitor Center in the Lower Ninth Ward conducts tours. Tours include explanations of all the green materials and systems included in the home, such as reclaimed wood floors, Energy Star appliances, green roof, solar power, geo-thermal, and more. Our Green Vendor Directory has hundreds of merchants in the immediate vicinity listed by product type, & offers national alternatives when no local merchants are available. For full information, please see: http://globalgreen.org/jobs/84 Interested applicants, please apply at americorps.gov and also email resume and cover letter to For more information on Global Green USA, please see: http://www.globalgreen.org Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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March 11th 2011 LAFITTE GREENWAY STEERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE-Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
Fellow LGSAC members and Lafitte Greenway community, Sincerely, |
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March 10th 2011 Trumpet Release Party TONIGHT! Join Us!Neighborhoods Partnership Network |
YOU’RE INVITED! Come join the fun as we launch the March/April issue of The Trumpet! The theme is Neighborhood Revitalization and we will spotlight the Pines Village Neighborhood Association, Melia Subdivision and Rosedale Neighborhood Association. There will be lots of fish, seafood pasta to eat, plenty of drinks and local entertainment as we say goodbye to the Carnival season and hello to spring time in New Orleans! Tell your neighbors, tell your family, tell your friends; come out and support The Trumpet Magazine — “Community Voices Orchestrating Change.” |
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February 23rd 2011 Blight & Recovery RecommendationsBuild Now |
Build Now Recommendations on Blight and Recovery: Suggested strategies, topics of discussion, and possible solutions Build Now is a local non-profit that has constructed more than thirty new homes in New Orleans’ flooded neighborhoods. Three years of daily conversations with families who remain displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina have taught us that every household has its own story. Families who were able to rebuild in the first five years after Katrina were the “easy cases” – relatively speaking. The hurdles facing those who are still displaced are as considerable as they are diverse; it will take a sustained effort to repopulate the remaining properties. Below are Build Now’s recommendations on how neighborhood leaders, non-profits, and government agencies can work together to support the continued reconstruction of New Orleans’ flooded neighborhoods. (With any questions on the suggestions presented here, please contact Tess Monaghan, Executive Director of Build Now, at (504) 324-3964 or .) —————————— A tool to collect and share comprehensive parcel-level data will provide a solid platform for effective collaboration. Authorized users from neighborhood groups, non-profits, and City and State government could input and view information on: - Property ownership - Blight status as reported by City blight inspectors and by neighborhood organizations - Status of Code Enforcement violation proceedings - Road Home Option 1, 2, 3, or Small Rental Program participation - Road Home Option 1 compliance status - Homeowner’s intent to return - Homeowner’s contact information - Obstacles preventing homeowner from rebuilding It is likely that privacy concerns would necessitate differentiated access levels for different users to protect confidential information. But the legal and logistical complications would be well worth working through. Benefits of such a database would include: - Enable City and State to coordinate efforts around redevelopment of Road Home properties - Facilitate analysis of aggregate additional resources required to complete reconstruction of Option 1 properties - Allow for data pulls grouping properties based on compliance/blight status, pre- vs. post-storm vacancy, and more - Create a means by which abandoned and vacant properties can be classified by owner’s intent to return and rebuild; those who want rebuilding assistance can be funneled to the appropriate source of support and the remaining properties can be transferred to LLT/NORA Currently, neighborhood groups, city and state agencies, and non-profits are tracking blighted and vacant properties via a number of different systems. To maximize efficiencies in the collection and management of data and avoid duplication of efforts, we advise that City and State agencies collaborate with non-profits and neighborhood organizations to create a single, unified database. Promote cooperation between government, neighborhood leaders, and non-profits Community organizations want to see progress in their neighborhoods and are willing to do their part to help. However, beyond reporting Code Enforcement violations, they have no clear avenue to support the rebuilding process. Individual neighborhoods have developed best practices around the collection and tracking of blight and vacancy data. Cooperation amongst neighborhoods and between neighborhoods and city and state agencies can improve citywide data availability. Neighborhoods can provide data on the status of individual parcels, while government agencies can provide information on whether a parcel is owned by NORA or LLT, received Option 1 or Small Rental Program funding, and is or is not in compliance with Road Home covenants. Neighborhood organizations and non-profits are a valuable resource in the fight to rebuild New Orleans. A database that accepts user-generated input will enable these groups both to both access information crucial to the redevelopment of their neighborhoods, and submit parcel-level data on their neighborhood in a standardized format, making it accessible to city and state agencies. Umbrella groups that act as a link between neighborhood associations and government, such as the Gentilly Civic Improvement Association (GCIA), Lakeview Civic Improvement Association (LCIA), Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN), and Beacon of Hope, can help policymakers shape programs and systems to align with the capabilities and needsof the neighborhoods. Rebuilding Road Home Option 1 properties is key to fight blight Too often, the discussion on blight in New Orleans is presented separately from hurricane recovery. Road Home Option 1 properties “may represent the largest single source of blight in the city” according to the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, “with potentially as many as 10,000 properties in this category citywide. … Failing to address these property owners proactively will leave the State and City in the position of having to spend precious limited resources in legal action and code enforcement for many years before these properties can be acquired and remediated.”* Blight linked to our city’s 40-year population decline is quite different from blight resulting from a lack of available rebuilding resources. Many Option 1 homeowners still wish to rebuild, despite the financial, logistical, and/or personal obstacles that may have delayed them, and can do so with a little assistance. The City and State should prioritize either helping Option 1 recipients find the resources they need to meet the obligations of their covenants or converting them to Option 2. Helping Option 1 property owners reoccupy their abandoned properties in New Orleans is a valuable tool to reduce blight – especially when the projected costs to acquire and maintain the property to commerce exceed the amount the property owner needs to finish construction. Those who cannot or do not wish to rebuild can convert to Option 2, and title can be transferred more easily than when a property is seized through code liens. If a homeowner is committed to rebuilding, the City of New Orleans should consider spending money to help them rebuild rather than to seize their property, maintain it, and return it to commerce. Direct contact with property owners is necessary to rebuild Option 1 properties City property records, site visits by neighbors, and Road Home data attest to the current status of Road Home Option 1 and other abandoned properties. However, direct contact with the owner is required to assess the obstacles standing in the way of rebuilding the property and to determine the best course to bring the property back into commerce. Does the owner want to return, or would they rather sell their property? If they want to return, what assistance or how much money would they need to rebuild and reoccupy their property? Is their financing gap a result of contractor fraud, a forced mortgage pay-off, inappropriate use of Road Home funds, or an insufficient initial payout from Road Home and insurance? Data on what is keeping property owners from rebuilding is needed to drive the creation of solutions appropriate to the specific needs of our city. We need to determine how many dollars worth of supervision, how many hours of volunteer labor, how many hours of case management, how many dollars worth of supplies, and how many hours of legal assistance will be required to accomplish various rebuilding milestones. From there, we can set goals based on available resources and neighborhood priorities. OCD and the Beacon of Hope are developing a program to reach out directly to owners of homes whose Road Home Option 1 covenants have expired. The content of the conversations the Beacon representatives will have with homeowners is crucial to the success of this program. We need to make sure the Beacon program asks the right questions so that the data collected can be used to assess the needs of Option 1 homeowners and to generate solutions. Cooperation around the OCD/the Beacon of Hope Pilot Program holds the potential to expand our understanding of the ongoing needs of displaced Option 1 property owners. Align additional funding with need and commitment to rebuild Almost universally, the owners of unreconstructed properties need additional funding to bring their property into compliance. Inadequate grants, contractor fraud, strict credit requirements, and other factors have created financing gaps that homeowners cannot solve on their own. Allocation of the ~$100M remaining in the Road Home program should be based on the owner’s need as well as their commitment to return and reoccupy their property. A State-funded construction loan program could address remaining gaps while providing responsible oversight. To ensure accountability, funds from this program could be paid directly to licensed contractors based on a predetermined draw schedule. Depending on a client’s financials, at the end of the job the client could obtain a permanent or reverse mortgage through a bank, or the client could make payments to the State for the lifespan of the loan. Build Now recommends that the Office of Community Development prioritize distribution of remaining funds in order to maximize number of reoccupied units. Additionally, the State should create alternate funding mechanisms, whether grants or loans, to fill the remaining financing gaps as needed. Empower families with information on non-profits and qualified builders Many families with whom we have spoken, especially those who have been living far from home since Hurricane Katrina, are not aware of the resources available to help them rebuild. A simple resource guide listing non-profits, government agencies, and, potentially, qualified for-profit businesses who provide assistance with rehab, new construction, elevation, and property maintenance would be a low-cost tool that would go a long way. – —————————————-
With any questions on the suggestions presented above, please contact Tess Monaghan, Executive Director of Build Now, at 504.324.3964 or . |
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February 23rd 2011 Algiers Town Hall MeetingNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Algiers Town Hall Meeting Crescent City Connection Tolls, Algiers Ferry & General DeGaulle Drainage Project Algiers Town Hall Meeting AEDF in partnership with Sen. David Heitmeir, Rep. Jeff Arnold, Rep. Jim Tucker & New Orleans Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer DATE: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 TIME:6:00PM to 8:00PM LOCATION: L.B. Landry High School1200 L.B. Landry Avenue PRESENTERS: Secretary Sherri LeBas and David Millerof the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development |
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February 22nd 2011 February's Green-It-Yourself Workshop: Identifying and Eliminating Energy Waste in Your HomeGlobal Green USA |
Global Green USA ’s Build It Back Green Program is proud to present a series of monthly educational workshops, teaching residents the whys and hows of energy efficiency and weatherization. Take part in this workshop to learn about FREE things that you and your family can do to save on your utility bills. This workshop will teach you how to identify energy waste in your home using simple DIY measures, explain the benefits of a professional Home Energy Assessment, and provide you with tips on easy, free ways to reduce your utility bill each month. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Global Green events are FREE and open to the public. For more information on this and all GBRC events, please see our website, here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: |
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February 14th 2011 TFL announces 2011-2012 Community Advocacy GrantsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
TFL announces 2011-2012 Community Advocacy Grants The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) has released its 2011-12 Request for Application (RFA) for Community Advocacy Grants (CAGs). This grant is open until March 16. The RFA can be viewed at: http://www.tobaccofreeliving.org/home5/ or at http://www.lphi.org/tflgrant. Details on upcoming information sessions are below. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The purpose of these grants is to foster community involvement in carrying out TFL’s goals of reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, preventing tobacco initiation by youth, promote tobacco cessation among youth and adults, and reducing tobacco-related health disparities. TFL CAGs assist in the growth and development of statewide capacity building and mobilization efforts for tobacco prevention and control. It is through the statewide coordination of these strengthened efforts that the goal of prevention is met through policy change. The three areas that the RFA will focus on are youth, young adults (college/university), and priority populations. Grantees must be one of the following: The CAGs funding period will be from July 1, 2011 to June 15, 2012 (FY 11/12). For those interested in learning more about the RFA, technical assistance (TA) calls regarding the scope of work (sow) for the grants are scheduled. |
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February 10th 2011 The Southern Coalition for Social Justice empowers minority and low-income populationsNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Contact: Chris Brook, attorney Southern Coalition for Social Justice Paul Barth President, New Hill Community Association New Hill Community Association Settles Litigation For More Than $500,000 in Community Benefits New Hill, NC—The New Hill Community Association has settled its litigation against the Western Wake Partners over their decision to site a wastewater treatment facility in their community. Represented for the past two years by the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, the Association received $500,000 to build a community center, a long-held goal of New Hill residents. “During the course of our efforts, our community has come together as never before with neighbors becoming friends,” said Rev. James Clanton, Pastor of the First Baptist Church New Hill. Rev. Clanton, who serves as New Hill Community Association Secretary and was recently awarded the Florenza Moore Grant Community Environmental Justice Award, continued, “These efforts will help mitigate impacts to our community.” The Partners will also connect the community center to the new wastewater treatment facility free of charge as well as constructing two bus stops for community children as part of the settlement. The Partners had already agreed to hook up individuals living closest to the facility to water and sewer, improving upon their original plans by clarifying they would handle all expenses and pay directly to water and sewer contractors instead of requiring residents to wait for reimbursements. SCSJ staff attorney Chris Brook echoed Rev. Clanton’s sentiments saying, “SCSJ was proud to work with NHCA in their quest for environmental justice and know the settlement represents a huge step to realizing the New Hill community’s goals.” The Southern Coalition for Social Justice empowers minority and low-income populations to defend and advance their political, social and economic rights. |
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February 10th 2011 Support Quality Higher Education In LouisianaNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Support Quality Higher Education In Louisiana We have a failure in leadership and vision for higher education. The chaos and confusion created by the impending doom of budget cuts, frantic university mergers, the push for a single board are not improving the outcomes for education. With all the challenges for quality information and data to support policymakers, it is nearly impossible to make reasonable strategic decisions. All at the same time, we have too much information, but not enough of the right information in a format that promotes rational planning for the future. Many of these short term decisions will have lasting impact on the future of education in the state and our ability to educate and train our workforce and leaders of the future. The Real Questions: Do we have the right mix of educational opportunities? Do students have accurate information to make the right choices?The Center for American Progress released a report in December by Dr. Bridget Terry Long, from Harvard University, Grading Higher Education:Giving Consumers What They Need, which outlines why consumers should be given the information they need to maximize their college investment and outlines a process of gathering and reporting information on higher education in a very useful and usable manner that can actually help drive the discussion forward. Higher education is indeed a complicated domain with significant challenges, but there is hope that empowering consumers with better information might be an effective way to improve outcomes. By Bridget Terry Long, Center for American Progress A college degree bestows numerous benefits upon individuals and society, including higher earnings, a lower likelihood of unemployment, an increased tax base, and greater civic engagement. For many, postsecondary training is the gateway to a secure job, nice home, and good schools for their children. The problem is that going to college is an expensive investment. The cost of four years of college can exceed $100,000, and over a quarter of four-year college students graduate with over $25,000 of student loan debt. Moreover, the college investment is a high-risk proposition. While the average return on a postsecondary credential is substantial, justifying the cost in most cases, there is no guarantee that a person will benefit. Only half of college entrants complete a bachelor’s degree and so many students forfeit the potential returns of such a degree. At the same time, student needs are changing. A majority of those attending college are no longer the traditional students attending immediately after high school graduation who are reliant on their parents for support. Instead, many are working learners who are trying to gain a variety of college-level skills while balancing family and employment demands. In addition to being a costly and uncertain endeavor, attending college also requires one to make a complicated set of decisions that must be done in the appropriate order and at the right times. These decisions include whether and how to prepare, where to apply, which institution to choose, and how to finance the costs. There are numerous resources to help students understand and improve their preparation for college, but there are far fewer tools or aids to help families navigate the college selection process. Read more here. Send a note to your legislators to encourage smart decisions to strentghen the future of higher education in Louisiana. Learn More Join & Donate |
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February 10th 2011 2011 SENO Accelerator: Seeking Social Entrepreneurs! (due March 3rdNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
SENO (Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans) is currently seeking ten high-potential early-stage social entrepreneurs who are working to solve a pressing social problem in New Orleans (and beyond)! Please help us out by forwarding the announcement below far and wide. Also, if you can recommend anyone in particular who would be great for this program, please send me his/her name, so I can follow up with him/her directly. Best, ******************* Are you passionate about tackling our city’s biggest challenges? Are you an innovator with an idea to solve a pressing social problem? If so, SENO encourages you to apply online for the 2011 New Ventures Accelerator for early-stage social entrepreneurs! SENO’s mission is to systematically cultivate bold and coordinated solutions to our city’s most pressing social challenges and to help social entrepreneurs who tackle these high-priority challenges take their ideas from vision to reality. We define “social entrepreneur” as an individual who develops an effective and efficient solution to a social problem and measures his/her success in social impact. New Ventures Accelerator Overview: Social entrepreneurs are innovators who are passionate about solving what others may see as intractable social problems. They play a tremendous and critical role in solving our city’s biggest challenges. The SENO New Ventures Accelerator was designed in partnership with globally recognized social entrepreneurship nonprofit Echoing Green and shaped by the needs of early-stage social entrepreneurs. The purpose of the Accelerator is to significantly accelerate an early-stage social venture’s impact and financial sustainability. SENO recognizes that early-stage social entrepreneurs are talented individuals but may not begin as experts in every aspect of running their new ventures. The Accelerator provides hands-on support from paid consultants in customized areas of need, pro-bono professional services, a large network of mentors and experts, timely connections, peer learning opportunities, and increased exposure for the venture. * Paid Accelerator Consultants will spend 6-8 hours per week working hands-on with social entrepreneurs in areas of need determined by the social entrepreneur. Past areas of need have included writing business plans, market analysis, financial management, and executive coaching. * Pro-bono technical assistance will be customized to each social entrepreneur and may occur in areas such as legal, financial management, quantifying impact, fundraising, accounting, communications, back-office, marketing, and social media. * Executive Mentors and SENO will help participants make timely “people connections” to help the social entrepreneur build a larger network of supporters and resources. * Our goal is for over 80% of social entrepreneurs in our cohort to reach their top social impact and financial sustainability goals.Past deliverables in our pilot program have included: developing a business plan, new funding for the venture through fund development coaching, the establishment of effective financial and back office systems, market and feasibility analysis for a new earned income venture, and executive coaching for management challenges. What past social entrepreneurs have said… On Accelerator Consulting: “The consultant SENO provided to us as part of the Accelerator program was a former nonprofit Executive Director who was so experienced and knowledgeable and saved us hours that we could have spent looking for training, making mistakes, and still would not have ended up with the kind of result we had. She helped us recognize that we needed to solidify our infrastructure before we launched our new line of business, then proceeded to help our relatively young staff in refining our programmatic design to reflect the needs of our constituents, in revising our staffing plans, in implementing organizational processes and procedures for our organization, and re-aligning our program goals to qualify for additional streams of revenue.” ~John Thompson, Executive Director, Resurrection After Exoneration, Echoing Green Fellow On pro-bono professional services: “How do we set up payroll? What do you do about health insurance?…When Rethink became an official non-profit in Janaury 2009, we needed really expert advice on how to structure our finances. We were told by our fiscal agent that the best thing we could do was to get great advice up front. We were confronted with the idea of paying a lot of money for this. However, through SENO’s program, SENO recruited a technical assistance provider for us, a CPA, who set up our books free of charge. She was a godsend for us at a critical moment and treated us as if we were a client.” ~Jane Wholey, Executive Director, Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools Selection Criteria: The ideal candidate is a high-potential early-stage social entrepreneur who has needs in specific areas and is interested in external assistance to accelerate his/her venture. We select social entrepreneurs based on three main criteria: 1. Entrepreneurial/leadership qualities • Demonstrated leadership potential 2. Plans for organizational sustainability • Plan for financial sustainability and growth 3. Innovation/potential for significant social impact in an area of high need. • Clear and compelling mission and objectives Please see attachments for full program details and application questions. If you have any questions about the application, please contact Andrea Chen at . |
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February 10th 2011 NU meeting 2/8/11 Freret Neighborhood Center MinutesNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
NU meeting 2/8/11 Freret Neighborhood Center Creating a volunteer opportunity calendar for the neighborhood 33 volunteers coming to clean out storm drains March 19-26 11 students from CT looking for Green My Home project starting up with Salvation Army, Global Green, and Lowe’s Ecobaskets to help green, energy assessments from Global Green, looking to help 25 families to cut down on their utility bills. Deadline to apply is March 1. Planning FNC Field Day is in progress. FNC burglar has been arrested. Yay! Van has been the Hand On New Orleans coordinator for the neighborhood, and now he’s working with New Orleans Food and Farm Network. Investigating food issues for the neighborhood. If interested, contact . Renata – Crime walk on Jan 26 in Milan neighborhood. 60-100 people showed up. Biggest one yet. Milan group meeting is 2/9/11 at the Tennis Center.Property Campaign Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. At the last meeting, we found out from Jeff Hebert that because code enforcement is such a soup sandwich that all judgments to date have been wiped out, and the process must start over for everyone. Priority is to main streets. Patrick: seems like he’s an honest guy trying to fix the process, we just need to keep on them Andy: funding is in the same problem as NORD, up in the air. City intake # is 658-4300, in case you want to report a property. Jane: The city needs six months to get their system fixed, but we need to keep compiling data. The city is in the process of merging three departments. Upcoming Code Enforcement hearings: 2/9 4620 Willow (10 a.m.) 2021 Gen Taylor (11:30 a.m.) 2/16 2708 General Pershing (9:15 a.m.) 2617 General Pershing (1:30 a.m.) 2/23 2800 Milan (10 a.m.) 2828 Upperline (1 p.m.)Check out whodata.org for lots of fun blight info. Officer Staehle Sgt Ernie Joseph (), supervisor of the QOL officers. Contact us if you have any problems. A sex offender has moved into the neighborhood and put an invalid address. Who to call? Sex Crime Unit. Dean: been lots of neighborhood presence at NONPACC meetings, and we’re seeing lots more police presence in the area, so thanks, you all. Next NONPACC meeting is next Tuesday (2/15) at 6 p.m. @ Touro.Feb Service Project – Tree Planting Feb 12 Meet at the Neighborhood Center Saturday at 10 a.m. 80 trees to plant, so we need lots of help. Call Dean at 895-9481 for more info. Dean: We want to Eva: next Hands On service projects are March 19 & March 26. Looking for projects to do.Skate Park @ Samuel Square? Calling all Thrashers: Tony Hawk Foundation helps set up skate parks. If anybody wants to write a grant for one in our neighborhood, contact Dean.Night club @ NHS? Like the new paint job at NHS? Send an e-mail to to thank her. Dean: thanks to Kim & Eva for “donating” part of their salaries for the paint. The Fat Tuesday folks want to put a club in the lower level of the NHS building.Nominations for new officers Andrew: proposing that we break up officer positions into other positions, such as technology officer, planning, area coordinator, etc. Think about ideas.New Business New Freret streetscape is starting in April. Grate repair, new trees, neighborhood sign at each end of the street, lighting, ADA ramps, bump-outs in street. Anybody know what it looks like? Go to the 6th floor of City Hall. Development update: Freret & Jena – Pizzeria, Deli, sit-down catfish place restaurant, Wagner’s – Fitness place, gourmet burger place The old Las Accacias – Deep Dish pizza Dat Dog – gourmet hotdogs will open on Sunday The owner of the building of Friar Tucks is selling it, so FT is no more. Reaching saturation point on restaurants. What else do we want on Freret? Movies, bank, family entertainment, retail, bookstore, fresh food Any suggestions? Contact Greg atFreret Market will be producing Freret Street Festival this year. Four stages, 15 bands, 200 vendors, everything in Freret Street proper, not in the parking lots. Event will end with a roller derby match. Sat April 2. 4516 Freret – between Sarita’s & boxing gym. Rankin Hickman wants to open a Jazz venue. Fits into the Arts & Cultural overlay, but he wants to make sure that we’ll be OK with it. It’s located on a Barecca property, sale pending until he gets neighbor approval (75% of 9-block area of residents). Needs to work things out with the schools, too. Might be open during the day as well; still planning going on. Hoping to start construction in 5 months, six months of work. Jane has been keeping up with the health clinic plans in the NU/Broadmoor/Gert Town area. Proposed location is at Washington & Broad, trying to get it done before the tax credits expire. Long range plan is to get this to be a Federally designated health center. Working with Tulane. Want to start construction later in the year, opening next year. Speeding camera @ Upperline & Freret. Next meeting is April 12, 2011, 6 p.m. bring something yummeh! |
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February 10th 2011 New Schools for New Orleans, Innovative Thinking on a National LevelNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
New Schools for New Orleans, Innovative Thinking on a National Level 2011 promises to be an exciting year as New Orleans continues to influence the national conversation on innovative education reform. In August of last year, a Fordham report named New Orleans the number one city for education reform in the nation – a strong indication that what we’re trying to accomplish in New Orleans can be a model for other cities across the country. We’re off to a notable start in January and February and look forward to not only building existing relationships, but also looking for new resources, partnerships and audiences that will maintain momentum in our city. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions and input. We look forward to additional discussion and are happy to respond. All the best, Evidence of National Focus at Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund Project Directors Meeting In January, the NSNO i3 Team participated in the first ever Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) Project Directors Meeting in Washington D.C. The event, held over 2-days by the U.S. Department of Education, provided an opportunity for NSNO to collaborate, engage and train with other project teams. The New Orleans initiative continued to illustrate the truly unique level of forward thinking necessary to effect change on a national level. The translation of the 5-year New Orleans process of virtually eliminating academically unacceptable schools into a usable roadmap for other urban school districts is critical. Ongoing assessment will be provided by the newly selected New Orleans i3 Project Evaluator, Stanford University Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO), who joined NSNO in D.C. to launch the rigorous process for the 2011 school year and beyond. Click here for current information on The New Orleans i3 Project. The New Orleans Teacher Incentive Fund Program (NOLA TIF) team joined fellow project teams at the annual USDOE Teacher Incentive Fund Grantee Meeting held in Alexandria, VA February 3-4, 2011. The NOLA TIF project will provide the opportunity for three independent charter management organizations (FirstLine, KIPP and ReNEW) to work in partnership with NSNO and the Recovery School District to design a performance-based compensation program for teachers and leaders. Going forward, success of the program will be measured in both impact of the additional incentives on student achievement and in long-term program sustainability. Click here to learn more about the NOLA TIF project. New Orleans Showcased at Teach for America’s 20th Anniversary Summit February 11-12, 2011, NSNO heads back to Washington D.C. to join some of the most powerful agents of change in education reform today to celebrate a significant 20-Year milestone with Teach For America’s leadership, current corps members and alumni. This year’s event showcases both New Orleans and Baltimore as models of urban reform. Sarah Newell Usdin, NSNO Founder and CEO, and 1992 TFA alumna, will be featured on two panel discussions. The first, a “Special Session on Alumni Strategy for National TFA Board Members, Council Members and Investors“ will kickoff the Summit. Sarah, alongside Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Leslie Jacobs, and others, will share New Orleans specifics as evidence of and inspiration for sustained and systemic change. The second, “Changing Education Through Social Entrepreneurship,” will feature fellow social entrepreneurs, and will aim to inspire the kind of entrepreneurship and innovation we see in New Orleans every day. |
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February 10th 2011 Want to fight crime? Hunger for LiteracyNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
http://business.fsjna.org/2011/02/hunger-for-literacy/ Check out the video in the link above. It’s an excerpt of a film from 2cent.com You can see the entire video in the link below: Want to change the world? Read to a child. Give them a book. Hunger for literacy. http://business.fsjna.org/2011/02/hunger-for-literacy/ |
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February 3rd 2011 2011-12 Tobacco-Free Living Community Advocacy GrantsThe Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) |
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) has released its 2011-12 Request for Application (RFA) for Community Advocacy Grants (CAGs). The RFA can be viewed at: http://www.tobaccofreeliving.org/home5/ or at http://www.lphi.org/tflgrant. Details on upcoming information sessions are below. The purpose of these grants is to foster community involvement in carrying out TFL’s goals of reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, preventing tobacco initiation by youth, promote tobacco cessation among youth and adults, and reducing tobacco-related health disparities. TFL CAGs assist in the growth and development of statewide capacity building and mobilization efforts for tobacco prevention and control. It is through the statewide coordination of these strengthened efforts that the goal of prevention is met through policy change. The three areas that the RFA will focus on are youth, young adults (college/university), and priority populations. Grantees must be one of the following: The CAGs funding period will be from July 1, 2011 to June 15, 2012 (FY 11/12). For those interested in learning more about the RFA, technical assistance (TA) calls regarding the scope of work (sow) for the grants are scheduled. Please contact Cassandra Contreras for more information: , (504) 301-9839. |
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January 26th 2011 BEFORE THE FORUM: Come to the Advocacy Task Force MeetingNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
Please come to the Advocacy Task Force meeting from 5pm to 6 pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5212 South Claiborne in New Orleans, which is also the location of the town hall forum. |
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January 26th 2011 GBRC Monthly Panel Series: Wednesday, January 26thGlobal Green USA |
Global Green is proud to partner with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and the USGBC, LA Chapter to present a series of monthly panel discussions on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Sustaining Our Coastal Resources: Louisiana’s Water Challenge Grasshopper Mendoza, Marco F. Cocito-Monoc, and Don Blancher will lead our discussion on the pressing need to better manage the abundance of water resources in our communities, including innovative concepts for sustainable stormwater infrastructure, the imperative need for Louisiana’s coastal restoration, the Coastal 5+1 Initiative and New Orleans’ first Water Challenge competition – a creative, entrepreneurial competition brought forth in partnership by The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and The Idea Village – as we work together in the coastal parishes to educate and organize our citizens, businesses and leaders to find solutions to coastal land loss before it is too late. Please join us for an informative and lively discussion with light organic refreshments and wines from our generous sponsors at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant. Refreshments served at 5:30pm, discussion begins at 6pm. Wednesday, January 26th Global Green events are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: , and see our website here: http://www.globalgreen.org. __________________ Declare yourself a member of the GREEN DAT Nation and show your support for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Our NOLA t-shirts are now available online! Click here to find out more and donate: NOLA GREEN DAT. 100% of your donations benefit our work in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast. Thank you for your support. |
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January 24th 2011 Come out to the Capacity College Information SessionNeighborhoods Partnership Network |
NPN is preparing for its winter 2011 session of Capacity College! This program will include core and intermediate classes on a monthly basis starting in mid-February. If you are a seasoned neighborhood leader or if you want to learn how to be a capable leader in your community, this is the program for you. Come out to our information session to get your application and learn how to apply online, too. You will also have a chance to learn about our course offerings. RSVP to attend this session at . Information Session Refreshments will be served. |
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January 11th 2011 Build Up An AppetiteNew Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity |
Support local restaurants! Have a great meal at one of our participating eateries to help build more homes for deserving families in New Orleans. http://www.habitat-nola.org/allgiving/buaa |
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December 16th 2010 The Infinity Initiative to Receive YSA & UnitedHealth HEROES Grant For 2011The Infinity Initiative |
The Infinity Initiative is excited to be the recipient of the Youth Service America UnitedHealth HEROES grant for 2011! The grant will allow The Infinity Initiative to host a Health & Wellness tour for teen girls in communities in Fulton County, Georgia. |
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December 13th 2010 Digital Connect Information Session 12/18/10Entergy Innovation Center |
The Entergy Innovation Center (EIC) announces an opportunity for small/micro business owners to connect to digital media resources: website design, video editing, and graphic design. An information session will be held Saturday, December 18th, 10:00 am at the EIC, 3232 N. Galvez. For more details contact Jo Ann Minor at (504) 944-0456 or |
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December 8th 2010 Seeking Volunteer LeadersHandsOn New Orleans |
Help your community HandsOn New Orleans is seeking motivated, responsible, and goal-orientated individuals to join the Volunteer Leader Program. Volunteer Leaders are volunteers who make a commitment to help manage a volunteer project. These individuals help us mobilize thousands of volunteers every year, and address any number of community issues including homelessness, hunger, animal rescue, disaster recovery, environmental protection and more. This is a great way to give back, while gaining valuable leadership experience and professional skills in the areas of management, marketing and recruitment. Time Commitment: Primary Responsibilities: Benefits: To Apply: Contact Information: |
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December 7th 2010 Green the Holidays with the Green Light DistrictGlobal Green USA |
GBRC Monthly Events: Green the Holidays with the Green Light District: December 9th, 2010 Global Green, in partnership with the AIA New Orleans Chapter, USGBC – LA Chapter and the Young Leadership Council of New orleans proudly join the green conscious collaboration of businesses known as the Green Light District for a festive evening of sustainable shopping at the Green Light District Holiday Launch Party on December 9th! Global Green will join local sustainable businesses Branch Out, Green Serene, UP/Unique Products, Spruce Eco Studio, Canopy and more – for an after hours street party/shopping spree in the Lower Garden District on Magazine Street between Jackson Avenue and Clio Streets. Stop by our Global Green table in front of Branch Out, 2022 Magazine Street, for organic wines and refreshment from our generous friends at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant, and the official debut of our new NOLA green dat t-shirt. Shop and party your way throughout the Green Light Distict, then join the crowd at Bridge Lounge for a signature green dat cocktail! WHEN: Thursday, December 9th, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm WHERE: The Green Light District, 2000-2100 Magazine Street Please email Heidi Jensen at our GBRC for more information: – and we’ll hope to see you there! For more information on the Green Light District, please see the Green Light District on facebook. |
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November 9th 2010 Holiday Shopping for The Infinity InitiativeThe Infinity Initiative |
You’ve got a Christmas list that you probably won’t have time to go out and shop for, so while you’re shopping online this holiday shop at iGive! When you shop at your favorite, popular online store from our site, a portion of your purchases will benefit The Infinity Initiative and help us improve the quality of life for teen girls in Louisiana and Georgia! Let’s face it, you’re gonna shop at The Gap, Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble and JCPenney anyway this year…why not shop with us at iGive and help make a difference for our girls. With over 700 stores, you can easily shop for everyone on your list from now until Mother’s Day. Sign up, add The Infinity Initiative as your favorite charity & shop today! XOXOXO, |
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November 9th 2010 Write For ph8 MagazineThe Infinity Initiative |
The Infinity Initiative has launched the “ph8 Magazine” Blog, as a precursor to its print magazine. We are looking for talented, savvy writers to volunteer to contribute to our blog at least twice monthly. ph8 Magazine is not another “celebrity gossip” blog. We need writers who are kindred spirits to our audience—so if you’re a young lady with a keen sense of style…or a taste for cultural happenings…or an eye for art…or a budget conscious, savvy shopper…or an inspirational writer of poetry or short stories…or a health nut who loves to exercise, then it’s your ph8 to write for us! ph8 Magazine: Insight. Culture. Lifestyle. Copy & paste the link for more info: http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp765732.jsp |
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November 4th 2010 Learning for Life Courses at CCRA's Community CampusCentral City Renaissance Alliance |
In The Know Digital Connectors iTech |
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August 10th 2010 Become A Home Owner...Let NENA Show You How! 504-373-6483.NENA |
Lower 9th Ward NENA provides assistance to New Orleans Metropolitan Area residents who want to purchase a home. NENA offers homebuyer training classes. NENA’s Homebuyer Training Class Schedule is listed below. Lower 9th Ward NENA is certified through the Louisiana Homebuyer Education Collaborative. To register for a class, call 504-373-6483. Homebuyer Training Classes are held at 1120 Lamanche Street, New Orleans, LA on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: August 21 & August 28; For additional information contact NENA at 504-373-6483 or email . |
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June 29th 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Q&AsJefferson Community Action Programs |
Q-1: Is a taxpayer required to include in gross income payments the taxpayer receives for lost business income, lost wages, or lost profits? A-1: Yes. The law requires that a taxpayer include in gross income payments the taxpayer receives for lost business income, lost wages, or lost profits. For information on whether estimated tax payments may be required, see Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax. A self-employed individual who receives a payment that represents compensation for lost income of the individual’s trade or business should include the amount of the payment in net earnings from self-employment for purposes of the self-employment tax. For more information about reporting self-employment income and paying self-employment tax, see Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ). Generally, a payment to an individual to compensate for lost wages will not be wages for purposes of the social security tax and Medicare tax because it is not an actual payment for employment within the meaning of the law. These payments will also generally not be subject to income tax withholding, unless backup withholding applies. See A-2, below, for a discussion of backup withholding. However, if the payment is made by an employer to its own employees, or by a third party to employees of another employer in satisfaction of an obligation of that employer to its employees, the payment may be subject to social security tax, Medicare tax, and income tax withholding. Q-2: Are payments that are made to an individual for lost business income, lost wages, or lost profits required to be reported to the IRS by the person making the payment? A-2: Generally yes. A person making payments to an individual for lost business income, lost wages, or lost profits must report the payments to the IRS on a Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, if the payments aggregate $600 or more. Generally, these payments are subject to backup withholding at a rate of 28 percent if the individual fails to furnish the individual’s taxpayer identification number to the payor at or before the time of payment. A payment that is treated as a payment of wages is subject to reporting on Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and to the same social security tax, Medicare tax, and income tax withholding rules that apply to regular wage payments made by an employer to an employee. For more information about withholding from employees’ wages, see Publication 15, (Circular E) Employer’s Tax Guide. Under current law, a person making payments to a corporation for lost business income or lost profits is not required to report those payments to the IRS. However, a person who makes payments to a partnership, limited liability company or other non-corporate entity for lost business income or lost profits generally is required to report those payments to the IRS in the same manner as for payments to individuals, and the payments are subject to backup withholding at a rate of 28 percent if the entity fails to furnish its employer identification number to the payor at or before the time of payment. Q-3: Is a taxpayer required to include in gross income payments the taxpayer receives for property damage or destruction? A-3: A taxpayer is not required to include in gross income payments the taxpayer receives for property damage or destruction if the payments do not exceed the taxpayer’s adjusted basis in the damaged or destroyed property. If the payments for property damage or destruction exceed the taxpayer’s adjusted basis in the damaged or destroyed property, the taxpayer will realize gain for federal income tax purposes. If the damage or destruction is an “involuntary conversion,” the taxpayer may defer the tax on any gain if the taxpayer purchases qualifying replacement property that costs at least as much as the payments received for the damaged or destroyed property. (Tax is deferred until the qualifying replacement property is later sold.) An involuntary conversion occurs when a taxpayer’s property is destroyed, stolen, condemned, or disposed of under the threat of condemnation and the taxpayer receives other property or money in payment, such as a condemnation award or insurance. See Publication 544, Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets. A person making payments for property damage or destruction is not required to file information returns with the IRS reporting the payments. Q-4: Can a taxpayer claim a casualty loss deduction if payments the taxpayer receives for property that has been damaged or destroyed are less than the taxpayer’s adjusted basis in the property? A-4: A taxpayer may be able to claim a casualty loss deduction if the payments (including insurance proceeds or payments for damages) the taxpayer receives, or reasonably expects to receive, are less than the taxpayer’s adjusted basis in the property. See A-5, below, for a discussion of how to compute the possible deduction. Q-5: How does a taxpayer determine the amount the taxpayer may claim as a casualty loss deduction? A-5: With respect to personal-use property, the taxpayer generally may claim as a casualty loss deduction the lesser of (1) the difference between the fair market value of the property immediately before and after the casualty; or (2) the adjusted basis of the property. The amount of the deduction is reduced by any insurance proceeds or other payments the taxpayer receives or reasonably expects to receive. An individual taxpayer must reduce the amount claimed for each casualty loss deduction for personal-use property by $100, and reduce the total amount of casualty loss deductions claimed for personal-use property for one taxable year by 10 percent of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. With respect to business or income-producing property that is partially destroyed, the taxpayer generally may claim as a casualty loss deduction the lesser of (1) the difference between the fair market value of the property immediately before and after the casualty; or (2) the adjusted basis of the property. The amount of the deduction is reduced by any insurance proceeds or other payments the taxpayer receives or reasonably expects to receive. However, if business or income-producing property is completely destroyed and its adjusted basis exceeds its fair market value, the taxpayer may claim a casualty loss deduction equal to the adjusted basis of the property, reduced by payments the taxpayer receives or reasonably expects to receive for the property (including insurance proceeds or payments for damages). Q-6: How does a taxpayer establish the decrease in the fair market value of the property after a casualty? A-6: A taxpayer may use either an appraisal or the cost to repair or clean up the property to determine the decrease in fair market value of the property after a casualty. Q-7: How does a taxpayer report a casualty loss deduction on the tax return? A-7: A taxpayer claims a casualty loss deduction on the tax return for the year in which the casualty occurred. An individual taxpayer claims a casualty loss deduction for personal-use property by reporting the amount of the loss on Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts, and claiming an itemized deduction on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, of the taxpayer’s return. A taxpayer claims a casualty loss deduction for business or income-producing property on Section B of Form 4684, and on Form 4797, Sales of Business Property, if required. For more information on casualty losses, see Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts, and Publication 584, Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook. Q-8: Is an individual required to include in gross income payments the individual receives for personal physical injuries or physical sickness, or for emotional distress that is attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness? A-8: No. An individual generally is not required to include in gross income payments the individual receives on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness. Personal physical injuries include observable bodily harm such as bruises, cuts, swelling, and bleeding. Likewise, an individual is not required to include in gross income payments the individual receives for emotional distress that is attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness. Payments for personal physical injuries or physical sickness, or emotional distress attributable to personal physical injury or physical sickness, are not required to be reported on an information return filed with the IRS by the person making the payment. Q-9: Is an individual required to include in gross income payments the individual receives for emotional distress (or symptoms of emotional distress such as insomnia, headaches, or stomach disorders) that is not attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness? A-9: Yes. The law requires an individual to include in gross income payments the individual receives for emotional distress (or symptoms of emotional distress such as insomnia, headaches, or stomach disorders) that is not attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness. However, an individual excludes from gross income payments for emotional distress up to the amount of medical care expenses the individual paid related to the emotional distress if the individual did not deduct the expenses in a prior taxable year. Q-10: Are payments made to an individual for emotional distress that is not attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness required to be reported to the IRS by the person making the payment? A-10: Yes. A person making a payment to an individual for emotional distress that is not attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness must report the payment to the IRS on a Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, if it is $600 or more. If the individual does not furnish the individual’s taxpayer identification number to the payor, the payor must backup withhold on the payment at a rate of 28 percent. |
