Bring Back New Orleans

The newly created Bring New Orleans Back Commission, led by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, has approved a proposal by the Urban Land Institute to support the commission's goal to develop a rebuilding vision during the first three months of the entity's tenure.

Now is the time to create an implementable vision for the new New Orleans," said ULI Chairman Marilyn J. Taylor. "ULI will bring its expertise in land use policy, sustainability and development to support the knowledge of the commission, local ULI members, community leaders, and citizens in creating a vision for rebuilding this great American city. New Orleans deserves to be redesigned and rebuilt with equity and sustainability."

ULI, an international research and education institute dedicated to responsible land use, will assist the commission with its master visioning efforts. The program of work will be carried out through four key activities: 1) the formation of an advisory panel of international and national experts on post-disaster redevelopment and urban regeneration; 2) the development of Ten Principles for Temporary Communities; 3) input from the breadth of ULI's membership; and 4) coordination with other groups who have dedicated valuable resources to the rebuilding effort.

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