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15 April
Mixed-income housing development replaces St. Bernard projects
The Bayou District at City Park continues to impressed the community and local leaders. As reported by WWL Channel 4 news in New Orleans, the redevelopment of the old St. Bernard Housing has created a new community for the residents. A resident noted about the city, the developer & the design “Now we don't have to worry about whether you will do what you said you will do. You have earned your credibility with the work that you've done.” City officials cut the ribbon on the development this last Monday. “We've turned this crisis into an opportunity to transform this former St. Bernard site into a revitalized community, linking residents more closely,” said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.
Currently under construction, the new community will include a mix of housing. The first phase of development will bring 466 units of two and three story residential town homes, including 157 public housing units, 160 tax-credit units than can be rented using rental assistance vouchers, and 149 market rate rental units.
You can view the WWL video of the report here.
You can view Facebook communities devoted to Columbia Parc here and to the Bayou District Foundation here.
