FRERET ARTS AND CULTURE OVERLAY APPROVED!
Fri, 10/19/2007 - 12:21 — ARAmackerOn October 18th, 2007, the Freret Arts and Culture Overlay was approved by the New Orleans City Council by a vote of 6 - 0. This passage represents the culmination of alot of hard work and energy by many people to create a zoning which will spur economic development on Freret Street while still respecting and protecting the people of the surrounding neighborhood.
Freret Market Opening a Smash
Sun, 09/09/2007 - 18:14 — ARAmackerDespite the warm temperatures and a few late sprinkles, the Freret Market, one of the key recovery projects for the Freret and Milan areas, debuted this weekend to much fanfare. 60 vendors participated selling a wide array of items, including shrimp, paintings, and jade dragons. Music was plentiful with performances by Billy Iuso & The Restless Natives, To Be Continued Brass Band, and Rudy’s Caribbean Funk Band throughout the day. Attendance exceeded expectations by all accounts, with an estimated 1,300
From Information to Action: Freret Survey Project 2008
Fri, 05/02/2008 - 10:33 — vanwagnerkNeighbors United Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Housing Service of New Orleans conducted a survey of the Freret and Milan area residents this past January. Residents and volunteers went door-to-door and surveyed 200 neighbors in the area bounded by Dryades, S. Claiborne, General Taylor and Jefferson Avenue. Together, we learned about the demographic information and satisfaction levels of the community, and determined action steps necessary to create a foundation for improvements.
Beat Patrols, A Major Win
Fri, 02/22/2008 - 17:41 — peakkTwenty residents descended upon the district police meeting demanding more patrols and walking beats on February 19th in response to a near fatal shooting in the street in front of 4724 S Liberty.
Neighbors United General Meeting (February 12, 6:00 PM Green Charter Middle School)
Thu, 01/17/2008 - 12:58 — ARAmackerNeighbors United General Meeting
6:00 PM, Green Charter Middle School
On the agenda:
- Recap of Volunteer Activities during the January
- Recovery School District Update on the Our Lady of Lourdes School Building
RSD Area Schools Planning Meeting (January 19, 10:00 AM @ McMain)
Thu, 01/17/2008 - 12:54 — ARAmackerPlanning meeting put on by the Recovery School District to help decide the future of the public schools in Uptown Area.
January 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elenore McMain Middle Magnet School
Neighbors United General Meeting (6:00 PM, Green Middle School, 2319 Valence St.)
Sat, 12/01/2007 - 10:44 — ARAmackerNeighbors United General Meeting
Final meeting of the year!
On the agenda:
- Unvailing the Freret / Milan submission to ORM
- Crocker Charter Elementary School
Potluck! Bring your friends.
Freret MEGA Market (noon to 5, corner of Freret and Napoleon AND Corner of Freret and Valence)
Sat, 12/01/2007 - 10:38 — ARAmackerFreret MEGA Market
130 Vendors
5 Bands
5 full hours of fun and shopping!
Freret MEGA Market (noon to 5, corner of Freret and Napoleon AND Corner of Freret and Valence)
NORA NORA NORA
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 14:51 — ARAmackerWednesday, November 28th, was the first public meeting about the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority's (NORA) plans for the redevelopment and dispursal of properties acquired by the state via Road Home option. The presentation was given to a standing room only crowd in the City Council chambers. The plan presented is available on the NORA website www.noraworks.org for public review and comment. They intend to submit the plan to the state December 11th, so any comments would have to be made in short order.
Notes from the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Meeting
Fri, 11/09/2007 - 13:31 — ARAmackerDiocesan representatives were: Father Jacques from Peter Claver and Providence, Father Pat – the head of the Uptown deanery, and Andres Villere (sp?) who is the buildings and grounds manager and Father Asare (sp?) who is the St. Matthias cluster pastor, and thus the pastor for the Lourdes community.
