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Uno Team Plots Lots As Land Use Debate Unfurls In Treme, Michelle Thompson

Michelle M. Thompson

Advocates for rejuvenating the Treme now have a blueprint to work from.

A team with the University of New Orleans mapped out almost every parcel in the historic neighborhood to show which blocks are flourishing and which could use some extra TLC. The report, released Monday, lays out the groundwork for the Historic Faubourg Treme Association to point to as it pushes back against city-sanctioned demolitions of decaying houses or should it advocate for the removal of Interstate 10 above Claiborne Avenue.

"We can use this data to help make our community a better place for residents and property owners, …

Hoffman Triangle: Evolution Of A Neighborhood, James Stire, Brittany Arceneaux, Kim Washington, Michelle Thompson

Michelle M. Thompson

This video spotlights the continual efforts of Associated Neighborhood Development and other local organizations towards the development of the Hoffman Triangle neighborhood in Central City. The summer of 2012 brought significant advancements to Hoffman Triangle through three community-organized cleanup events, led by the Hoffman Triangle Neighborhood Association and the City of New Orleans. Maps and resources produced by Whodata.org and the University of New Orleans Department of Planning & Urban Studies have assisted efforts in highlighting why Hoffman Triangle remains a great place to live, work and play. To learn more about the Associated Neighborhood Development: http://www.and-nola.org and WhoData.org http://www.whodata.net

The Development Of Pedestrianization In The United States: A Case Study Evaluation Of Boston's Downtown Crossing, Michelle Thompson

Michelle M. Thompson

This is a retrospective analysis of pedestrian malls in the United States. The case study was based upon the Downtown Crossing in Boston, Massachusetts.