What Happened to New Orleans’ Public Housing? A Look at What Was Lost — and What Replaced It
April 12, 2025
For decades, New Orleans was home to one of the largest concentrations of public housing in the United States. Built to serve low-income families—predominantly Black residents—these housing developments were once viewed as necessary safety nets in a segregated and unequal city. But after Hurricane Katrina, public housing in New Orleans was not just damaged — […]
