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The Partners
Groundwork New Orleans
Groundwork New Orleans engages local residents, businesses and government officials to revitalize neighborhoods and transform community liabilities into community assets. By changing places we change lives. Since 2006, GWNO has focused on neighborhood-based best management practices, or “BMPs”, implementing projects that mitigate storm
Groundwork New Orleans engages local residents, businesses and government officials to revitalize neighborhoods and transform community liabilities into community assets. By changing places we change lives. Since 2006, GWNO has focused on neighborhood-based best management practices, or “BMPs”, implementing projects that mitigate storm water threats while improving quality of life, restoring ecosystems, and contributing to a healthier watershed that includes surrounding wetlands and the Gulf of Mexico estuaries. At the core of our programing is Youth Development through job and life skills training. The Green Team program employs youth ages 14-18, the Ground CREW program employs young adults 19-25, improvement and community development projects which focus on improving the quality of life in New Orleans.
Old Algiers Main Street Corporation
Since its founding more than 25 years ago, Old Algiers Main Street Corporation has worked to improve the Old Algiers community. Its most recent project is #EquityRising, an equity-based program that offers skills and career training for 16–40-year-olds to provide them the opportunity to obtain well-paying jobs in high demand industries.
Since its founding more than 25 years ago, Old Algiers Main Street Corporation has worked to improve the Old Algiers community. Its most recent project is #EquityRising, an equity-based program that offers skills and career training for 16–40-year-olds to provide them the opportunity to obtain well-paying jobs in high demand industries. It is geographically focused in the 70114 zip code to provide training and jobs to those residing in the Whitney, McDonogh and Algiers Point neighborhoods, and to support current and potential small businesses.
Parks & Parkways
Parks & Parkways
The Department of Parks and Parkways manages over 2,000 acres of public parks, squares, recreation areas, neutral grounds, a golf course, and more across New Orleans. These community spaces see over 13 million visits yearly for enjoyment, events, exercise, and neighborhood gatherings. Over 450,000 street trees also line roadways to enhan
The Department of Parks and Parkways manages over 2,000 acres of public parks, squares, recreation areas, neutral grounds, a golf course, and more across New Orleans. These community spaces see over 13 million visits yearly for enjoyment, events, exercise, and neighborhood gatherings. Over 450,000 street trees also line roadways to enhance quality of life.
Preserving green spaces remains vital for connecting people and enhancing livability as our city grows. We nurture these invaluable community assets so their beauty, memories, and experiences resonate for generations.