COLUMBIA PARC AT BAYOU DISTRICT in New Orleans, LA | Pillars of the Industry Awards – Project of the Year – Best Multifamily Community Site Plan
Shaped in response to the devastating flooding and displacement caused by Hurricane Katrina, Columbia Parc at the Bayou District stands as a lasting example of recovery and renewal in New Orleans. Planned by JHP as urban planner, the neighborhood transforms a once-fragmented site into a connected, mixed-income community anchored by high-quality affordable and senior housing. Designed to support returning residents alongside new neighbors, the plan emphasizes dignity, choice, and long-term resilience. Columbia Parc reflects an inclusive vision for the city–s future and has emerged as a model for equitable, community-centered rebuilding in the post-Katrina landscape.
