lower 9th ward

Lower Ninth Ward Releases Plan For Getting Fresh Food

Eileen Fleming — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

A community effort to establish a fresh-food market in the Lower Ninth Ward is taking shape. The first step is in a new plan written by residents.

Where Y'Eat: Making a Detour for Café Dauphine

Ian McNulty — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:29:00 +0000

In a neighborhood not known as a restaurant destination, a new family-run eatery presents both classic and original arguments for paying a visit.

New Councilman Withdraws Katrina Tour Fee Proposal

The Associated Press — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

A newly-elected New Orleans city councilman, whose district includes the Lower 9th Ward, has withdrawn a package of ordinances that would have required tour buses to pay special fees to access the neighborhood.

Sankofa’s new home

Richard McCarthy — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000

You know, one of the benefits of open-air farmers markets is their flexibility and mobility. By contrast, brick and mortar retail is land-locked, and thus unable to respond to changes in neighborhoods. Farmers markets are nimble. They can pack up and relocate to sunnier spots.

Brad Pitt Reaffirms Commitment to Make it Right and New Orleans

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:35:00 +0000

Brad Pitt took some time away from planning his A-list fundraiser for the Make it Right housing project he founded in the Lower Ninth Ward to give an update to WWNO’s Eileen Fleming. In Part 2 of the interview, Pitt continues with his thoughts about the long-term goals of the energy-efficient designs he champions, and if he sees any signs of Katrina fatigue among donors still needed to finish the plan.

Brad Pitt talks about the weekend gala benefit for Make it Right

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:01:00 +0000

New Orleans’ adopted resident Brad Pitt is in town, hosting a star-studded gala this weekend to benefit the Make it Right housing development taking shape in the Lower Ninth Ward. He took a few minutes this afternoon to speak with WWNO reporter Eileen Fleming in one Make it Right house almost ready for occupancy.