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DAMAGE TO RENEWAL A HARD ROAD

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IMPACT OF KATRINA

Worst disaster in U.S. history

Historic Mandatory Evacuation: first American city totally shut down

80% of City flooded; floodwaters remained 57 days

Virtually all 455,000 residents were dispersed to over 44 cities in the nation

32 million cubic yards of storm debris Equates to 10 Superdomes filled with debris

More than 57% of all major and severe damage reported in Louisiana was in Orleans Parish

$22.6 billion of property damage in New Orleans from flood and storm surge

Source: City Homeland Security, Insurance Information Institute

WHERE TO START?

CHALLENGE

Past is not Prologue

Tools

Real and Reliable Data

•Roles

•Government(s)

•Business

•Non Profits

Process

Community

Interest Groups

Press

LESSON 1: DEVELOP A LONG-TERM RENEWAL INSTITUTION WITH THESE COMPONENTS

Economic Development Housing & Community Facilities

Enhanced Public Institutions &

Community Organisation

MISSION1) Retool Local Gov’t for Long-Term Renewal ad

Development

2) Secure Funds and Financing

3) Develop Programs & Projects for Implementation

Neighborhood Renewal: Health & Education

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Partnership among all government agencies

Speak with one voice

Regional opportunities

Mix State and federal funding

Building local capacity

Making better not just repair

COMMUNITY RESTORATION AND NOT BUILDINGS

Not possible at this stage to have a safe building “if you don’t have a safe community to put it in” Geis (1994a)

OPERATIONAL GUIDES FOR CITIZEN ENGAGEMENTEquitable and speedy redevelopment

Restored vital and visible services

Efficient and effective government

Integrity and transparency in government

Stronger neighborhoods

Full and fair compensation for property owners in land assembly

LESSON 2: CREATE A STRATEGIC RENEWAL FRAMEWORK

Source: City Office of Recovery Management

(1) Establish a continuing consultation Process

Build a comprehensive program that• Engages and resources residents in the renewal process • Sustains community participation in shaping the future development of the City,

Parish and Region

(2) Improve safety and security in all communities

(3) Develop a more diverse and robust economy in the comunity

(4) Build an infrastructure for 21st and 22nd centuries

(5) Establish a smart and sustainable settlement pattern

Enhance emotional and social quality of life in the City for all residents in all locations by

• Reducing physical threats to personal security• Re-establishing basic human health and educational service

Develop a new, more diverse economic base focused on• National reach• Local Resources• Anchor infrastructure• Advanced information services

Use the recnewal process to design and develop leading-edge physical and social infrastructure

Make the comnity sustainable in jobs and housingy

Ensure residential and commercial rebuilding and resettlement that• Increases community physical land use security

- Meets the challenges of - Global climate change- Environmental justice

GET ORGANIZED AND STREAMLINED FOR DELIVERY

State orRegional

DevelopmentCorporation

Economic &EmploymentDevelopment

InfrastructureFinance and

FundingPrograms

Housing &Neighborhood

Services

HealthEducation

&Social

Services

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Source: Office of the Mayor

RETOOLING GOVERNMENT: STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR DESIGNING & REBUILDING HUNDREDS OF PUBLIC ASSET & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

CITYWIDE RECOVERY FRAMEWORK

Source: UNOP

• Citywide recovery strategies that:– Set criteria for renewal and sustainability– Bundle renewal programs and projects

Civics

Communities

Public Interest

Government Interest

Metropolitan StewardshipLocal Leadership

Civic Institutions

Collaborative Cross Government Capacity

CLIENTS

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RENEWAL STRATEGY: UNDERSTANDING THE TARGET POPULATION

Region needs to retain 20- 34 year old population

NOTE: Concept only and for discussion purposesSource: City Office of Recovery Management

Every 1 mile of wetlands absorbs 1 foot of storm surgeEvery 1 mile of wetlands absorbs 1 foot of storm surge

At Work at Bayou Savage

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION

Transporting Spartina plants enhances the natural barrier against flooding

Transporting Spartina plants enhances the natural barrier against flooding

DEVELOP PHASES & TIMELINES FOR RENEWAL PROCESS

Phase I - Revisioning

Creating organisation

Key focus areas – Land Use, Flood Protection, Public Transit, Culture, Education, Health Care, Economic Development & Governmental Effectiveness 

Phase II – Neighborhood Renewal Planning

Funding from government and establishing key nodes with Target Neighborhoods as focus

Phase III—Implementation and New Organisaton in Place

Unified Renewal Plan approved by Government

Initial Funding

Source: City ORM

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MANTRA

Legible

Memorable

Visual

Measureable

TARGET DEVELOPMENT AREAS

Area

“A”

Area “B”

Area

“C”

Target Development Area

Area high potential to attract investment

High Visibility site

Strong Demonstration of Cluster Model

Sufficient land and other assets

Adequate Resources Present to Catalyze Development-schools, libraries etc.

Area with consistent development approach in various plans

Leverages other City Development opportunities

LEVERAGE PUBLIC DOLLARS WITH PRIVATE FINANCING TOOLS

Source: City Office of Recovery Management

FUNDS TO ACHIEVE RECOVERY GOALS

Funding Source Amount Budgeted

LRA – Obligated Recovery Funds (D-CDBG) $410,720,016*

Traditional CDBG Grants $42,925,126

UDAG Funds $16,562,252

HOME Investment Grants $16,340,133

FEMA (PA Funds) $11,236,931

EDF Grants $10,931,124

Other Governmental Grants $9,388,962

NHIF Grants $6,804,932

General Fund $4,484,794

BRAC Grants $460,258

Other Non-governmental Grants $75,000

TOTAL $529,854,528

$99,716,240 (Capital Funds)

$311,003,776 (Operating Funds)

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TIMELINE

LESSON 3: START WITH FUTURE AND NOT THE PAST

SCHOOLS AS JOINT USE FACILITIESPast not Prologue

Schools that are part of Community

RECOVERY TARGET AREAS

TARGET RECOVERY AREAS

TARGET AREA Definition Selection Criteria

Re-Build

This is an area that has experienced severe destruction of its physical structures and social networks. The area will require major rebuilding and significant public and private investment for its recovery. With investment, the area should have a high potential to attract investment and act as a catalyst for further redevelopment and recovery of the affected community.

High Visibility Site – Impact on RecoveryCommunity Support Consistent Development Approach in Various Plans Capacity to Effectively Demonstrate a “Cluster ModelAbility to Demonstrate Other Recovery Strategies including the Reduction of Future Flood Risks Feasibility - Some Resources Present for Catalytic Impact Geographic Distribution - Equity

Re-Develop

This is an area of major redevelopment where key recovery strategies can be demonstrated. Some recovery components and resources are already present. The area has a high potential for attracting investment and acting as a catalyst for further redevelopment and recovery of the affected community.

High Visibility Site - Impact on RecoveryCommunity Support Consistent Development Approach in Various Plans Capacity to Effectively Demonstrate a “Cluster ModelAbility to Demonstrate Other Recovery Strategies including the Reduction of Future Flood Risks Feasibility -Adequate Resources Present for Catalytic Impact Geographic Distribution - Equity

Re-New

This is an area or a specific project that requires relatively modest public intervention (resources and/or administrative action) that will add to the renewal and supplement work and investment of the private and non profit sector already vested in the area. By combining and leveraging multiple resources, these projects provide a great return on pubic investment.

High Visibility Project or Area – Impact on Recovery Project has a Strong Champion and Funding Support Consistent Development Approach in Various Plans Short Implementation TimeframeRelative Low CostCommunity Support Geographic Distribution - Equity

RE-BUILD TARGET AREA

RE-BUILD TARGET AREA

RE-DEVELOP TARGET AREA

RE-NEW TARGET AREAS-ST. ROCH & FERET STREET

RETOOLING GOVERNMENT: HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ZONES

The City of New Orleans has established “Housing Opportunity Zones” to strategically direct disaster-recovery resources for homeownership incentives, construction financing, and technical assistance.

In addition, the City is employing traditionally allocated housing funds towards three main policy goals:

1) Homebuyer Assistance: Funding for households to purchase homes and close financing gaps due to insufficient “Road Home” and insurance proceeds.

2) Owner Occupied & Rental Housing Rehabilitation: Funding for rehabilitation assistance to elderly or disabled households; and funding towards substantial and minor property repairs.

3) Public Services & Facilities: Funding for public services and facilities developed by qualifying private entities.

LESSON 3: INSOURCING

Local Issues

Local People

Local Resources

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION

COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION

Facade Improvement

COMMUNITY MARKETS AND FRESH FOODS

ACHIEVEABLE HOUSING

Re-payments to pay bonds and future housing

Blight

Bond

NORA

Trust

Hazard

Mitigation

Fund

Developer

200-500 units

Affordable Workforce Housing built to community style-Public Safety, teachers and low income home buyers—lease purchase and Fannie Mae Mortgage Assistance (70% -80% Affordable-20-30% Market rate)

Trust New Ownership approaches

Land

assemby

Rent to own &/or purchase with soft second 10 yr

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CHANGE THE BUILDING PLATFORM

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economic development sites

•Medical District•Amateur Sports Complex•Canal Street Initiative•Cruise Ship Terminal Expansion•Mixed Development at East Bank Naval Facility•Port at Riverfront•Federal City•Various Housing and Mixed Use Development

CITY WIDE PROGRAMS

158 rental units (New Savoy)

Neighborhood Grocery

Drug Treatment

Facility

African American Heritage Cultural District

Tax Abatement

GO Zone Bonds Project

PORT OF NEW ORLEANS

• Expansion of Napoleon Avenue terminals

• Enhance cruise ship industry

• Support Latin American connection

• Develop Intermodal Distribution Center

• Policy Goal:

Establish a joint public-private entity to prioritize development policies and develop implementation and marketing strategies to accomplish those goals.

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PUBLIC-PRIVATE WAY TO THE FUTURE

Economic Economic Research Research

& & ExpertiseExpertise

Private Private Sector Sector

InvestmentInvestmentGovernmeGovernme

nt nt ResourcesResources

Effective Effective Laws & Laws & PoliciesPolicies

LESSON 5: CREATE NEW CIVICS ACROSS GENERATIONS, COLORS AND INTERESTS

WHO ARE WE DOING THIS FOR?

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