Gulf Coast

Gulf Coast Town Lauded for its Patience in Rebuilding

Submitted by tbellino on Fri, 01/25/2008 - 8:29pm.
In the January 24th edition of the South Mississippi Sun-Herald, readers gained an insight into the complexity and urgency with which the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast is taking place. ... read more »

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Two Years Later: Displaced Gulf Coast Residents 'Stuck and Suicidal'

Submitted by Joe Menard on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 3:12pm.
The controversial aftermath of hurricane Katrina has been widely documented - a delayed response from FEMA and charges of racism against the government from affected locals. Two years later many displaced citizens are forced to live in FEMA trailers that offer little comfort or sense of community. ... read more »

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Everybody Loves Ed (and is roused by the regional message of Calthorpe and Barnett)

Submitted by sshapiro on Sat, 05/19/2007 - 1:20pm.
At last night's plenary session, Richard Barnett was honored with the prestigious Athena Award for his contribution to the revival of urbanism. ... read more »

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Katrina's Cottage Industry - Washington Post

Submitted by JonZirkle on Tue, 01/09/2007 - 10:41pm.
Nearly a year and a half have passed since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast as well as the unveiling of New Urbanism's latest poster child--the Katrina Cottage. What began as a response to razed housing in Louisiana and Mississippi is now expanding elsewhere. A new round of manufactured co... read more »

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