 New Orleans is located in Southeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River. The city is bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the east and is coextensive with Orleans Parish. It is named after Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. New Orleans is known for its multicultural heritage as well as its music and cuisine and is considered the birthplace of jazz.
Its status as a world-famous tourist destination is due in part to its architecture, music, cuisine, its annual Mardi Gras, and other celebrations and festivals. The city is often referred to as "The most unique city in America."(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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Mayor Nagin Submits Census Challenge for New Orleans |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2008
Mayor C. Ray Nagin today announced that he has submitted the City's challenge of the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent population estimates using new data analysis from the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. According to the Census Bureau, New Orleans is the first municipality to submit a challenge this year.
"A higher population estimate means New Orleans will be entitled to millions of dollars more for programs in education, mental health services, law enforcement, homeless assistance, child care and services for the elderly," said Mayor Nagin. "After months of hard work, our partners in this effort have determined that New Orleans has as many as 82,000 residents more than the most recent Census numbers suggest."
The GNOCDC report, prepared over the last two months, indicates that the city's July 2007 population could have been as high as 321,000 - much higher than the Bureau's estimate of 239,124.
An underestimation of even 60,000 people would cost the city approximately $54 million in federal assistance. Accurate numbers are also vital for creating evacuation plans as the city goes through the 2008 hurricane season.
"As a city working to recover from the greatest natural and man-made disaster in our nation's history, we must assure that we receive all the money to which we are entitled," said Mayor Nagin. "An undercount also negatively impacts the public's perceptions of the city's recovery." |
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PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS HONORED |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2008
Vieux Carré Commission, New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission, and Central Business District Historic Landmarks Commission win top award for post-Katrina efforts
Three New Orleans historic preservation commissions have been honored for their outstanding efforts and achievements following Hurricane Katrina.
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NACP) presented the "Commission of the Year Award" to the Vieux Carré Commission, the Historic District Landmarks Commission and the Central Business District Historic Landmarks Commission.
"Being recognized by a nationwide preservation commission for its highest award is overwhelming," said Larry Hesdorffer, Director of the Vieux Carré Commission.
The 'Commission of the Year' award recognizes an outstanding achievement by a local commission under difficulty or adverse circumstances and is the highest award presented by NAPC as part of its Commission Excellence Awards. The three New Orleans preservation commissions were recognized for their extraordinary response and dedication in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This is the first year the awards have been given.
"It is a great pleasure as a friend and colleague in preservation to name these three remarkable commissions as the recipients of NAPC's first - ever "Commission of the Year," said Ann McGlone, Chair of NAPC's Board of Directors. |
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