The fight to save Mid-City houses- Letter to the Editor
From the Times-Picayune:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Re: "Mayor seeks to pause home razing," Metro, June 24.
Kudos to Mayor Mitch Landrieu for stopping the demolition of the Mid-City neighborhood and redirecting money ($3.2 million) to relocate up to 100 historic homes that lie within the VA hospital's footprint.
Many of these homes were built in the early 20th century and fully renovated since Hurricane Katrina. They will blend into the neighborhood seamlessly when deposited onto empty Mid-City lots, making the American dream of home ownership a reality for eligible families.
As the mayor said: "We are a city that prides itself on its culture, architectural and historic neighborhoods and we are committed to preserving those elements which make our city a national treasure." His words are music to our ears at Louisiana Landmarks Society, and to the ears of neighborhood associations and preservation organizations everywhere.
Finally we have the leadership of a mayor who "gets it." Three-point-two-million "thank-yous."
Betsy Stout
Trustee
Louisiana Landmarks Society
New Orleans
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