tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302140535484084827.post1165782304599256687..comments2023-09-01T02:15:14.646-07:00Comments on Nathan Rothstein: Barack Obama's New Orleans CabinetNathan Rothsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08051975472787011414noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302140535484084827.post-56464452900569957862008-11-12T09:14:00.000-08:002008-11-12T09:14:00.000-08:00Really loved your piece above. Keep in mind: The A...Really loved your piece above. Keep in mind: The Ashe Cultural Center, Neighborhood Story Project, Louisiana Artworks, the Downtown Development District of New Orleans - just to name a few. <BR/> <BR/>After the Hurricane, Nagin engaged the Bring New Orleans Back Campaign - of which the city's intiatives were divided and tackled by various groups. I'm not sure how successful the overall project was - but I helped to compose the report for the Cultural Committee. If these reports are still available, it might be useful to see how far we've come since 2005 (especially since most major institutions' workforces have rebuilt considerably). <BR/> <BR/>Education-wise, engaging the universities/their outreach programs/the graduate schools seems entirely appropriate. Particularly pro bono efforts currently underway. Also: our newly elected school board, Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives, New Schools for New Orleans, New Leaders for New Schools, and The New Teacher project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302140535484084827.post-32313735594377997192008-11-07T12:44:00.000-08:002008-11-07T12:44:00.000-08:00Amen Nathan. Keep lending perspective, raising yo...Amen Nathan. Keep lending perspective, raising your voice.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418440547011956818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302140535484084827.post-61278659282747891832008-11-07T08:46:00.000-08:002008-11-07T08:46:00.000-08:00I think that we need to work to preserve the uniqu...I think that we need to work to preserve the unique architecture that is characteristic of New Orleans as we rebuild the housing here. An excellent group of people to consult with is the board for the Preservation Resource Center.Danielle Gilyothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499717093308100614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302140535484084827.post-89266633890498936762008-11-07T07:53:00.000-08:002008-11-07T07:53:00.000-08:00For Housing Policy, Amber Seely of Renaissance Nei...For Housing Policy, Amber Seely of Renaissance Neighborhood Development Corporation and Ian Trivers from the AFL-CIO Investment Trust are exploring different housing finance methods - from soft second mortgages to keeping dedicated reserves in city coffers to ensure affordable housing opportunities. It will take the expertise and innovation of folks such as these.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, the next generation of leaders should heed the lessons that are hard at work in the neighborhoods. Both NENA and the Broadmoor Development Corporation have highlighted the effectiveness of gathering neighborhood level data on homeowners and their housing conditions. Jon Graboyes experience with data collection and systems, such as Salesforce, exemplify leveraging hi-tech for high impact. <BR/><BR/>A component often neglected in implementing government initiatives is the importance of quality design. Comprehension in today's age requires both content and form to work together to accomplish the intended function. An example of quality design can be seen by Curious Tribe, a collective of young designers in New Orleans led by Justin Sheils, that do not accept the status quo - always pushing and experimenting towards clear new ways to present ideas and expression. Imagine getting City Hall Budget 2009 that clearly delineated previous expenditures, future gains, and the return on your public contribution (taxes). <BR/><BR/> - GillGillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558889032204446158noreply@blogger.com