March 20 2013

I went to both meetings at Ashe Cultural and Craig Elementary. I recommend SCENARIO 2 and SCENARIO 3. This includes creating more homeownership opportunities in the area from Broad Avenue to Claiborne. This area needs more homeownership opportunities in the area since 70% are renters currently. I would lean to wide range of housing in the area but with more single family than big massive apartments in the area. I would not recommend anything larger than 4 stories high. Businesses should line Claiborne with range of housing option off the Claiborne Avenue headed back to Broad Avenue. I like the Claiborne Avenue being the “Corridor of Culture” in the area. This includes restaurants and businesses from various countries: Indian, Asian, African, Jamaican, and Vietnamese etc. By doing this, destinations are created in the area. My biggest complaint is more green space & trees in the area which includes landscaping along Orleans, Ursulines, Bienville. Therefore, I recommend installation of Lafitte Corridor with bike and walking trails. This area does have potential and will contribute in building tax base for the City of New Orleans.

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