A Look at the Good That's Happened Since Katrina

• Posted by Michael Karnjanaprakorn
• On August 27, 2008


• Interests: Social Media

As we approach the three year anniversary of New Orleans, most people will wonder what has happened to that little city in the south.  Most will probably never guess that New Orleans is home to the largest international contemporary art biennial ever in America.  Or that Louisiana has a government department dedicated solely to Social Entrepreneurship.  Or the thriving music movement with Voodoo Music Festival and bounce musicians such as 10th Ward Buck or Black Kold Madina who has also released a documentary called Trouble the Water.  Or the influx on young talent dubbed the "Brain Gain" and thriving organizations such as NOLA YURP (New Orleans Young Urban Rebiulding Professionals).

These are some of the initiatives highlighted in the New Orleans 100 project that highlights 100 of the most innovative and world-changing ideas to take root in the Big Easy since Katrina.

Three years after Katrina, it is shocking how much has yet to be done and it's easy to criticize, especially where criticism is due. But maybe it's time to give New Orleans its identity back and stop focusing on what NOLA isn't in, favor of what it is—a vibrant and beautiful city with a future.  And to quote Brad Pitt, "If you're going to rebuild something, why not rebuild it right?" Amen brother.

The initiative encourages bloggers and internet users to spread the positive spin by writing, emailing, digging, stumbling and using other social web tools. So check out the list and pass it on at http://www.alldaybuffet.org/neworleans100/

• Tags: new orleans 100, rebuilding

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