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State Plays Major Role in Superdome Renovation, Coastal Restoration Projects

By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
New Orleans Superdome renovations have reached the finish line after six bustling years and various upgrade stages that resulted in an extraordinary achievement for the state of Louisiana. The last phase of the massive transformation was […]

Amalia Otet - July 17, 2011
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HANO Pursues Public Housing Redevelopment in Iberville

By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Public housing redevelopment, always a major issue for New Orleans, grew in importance following Hurricane Katrina. Now, the city has an ally in the Housing Authority of New Orleans in the battle to fight blight.
One of […]

Adriana Pop - July 9, 2011
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Marine Corps Opens New HQs in Federal City, as Algiers Revives

by Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
The Marine Corps Reserve reached a major milestone on June 27, when it hosted the official opening ceremony for its new national headquarters at the old Navy base in Algiers. The 411,000-square-foot, Class A, force-protected office […]

Amalia Otet - June 30, 2011
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Rebuilding New Orleans East

By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Six years after Hurricane Katrina, its effects are still visible. Combined efforts of the U.S. government and for-profit and non-profit organizations are bringing Eastern New Orleans back to life. Several redevelopment programs have been launched since 2006, successfully providing […]

Adriana Pop - June 24, 2011