Group Presentation for LA 7006

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Mikeila

Over-arching theme is less reliance on broad, large-scale storm water infrastructure.

There are already clusters of lots functioning as storm water retention areas–overgrown and thick with vegetation.  Water already flows to a destination of low elevation.

The area’s clay soil does not facilitate water movement and the water table is too high in the wet season to utilize rain gardens and bio-swales extensively.

project uses the surface to allow storm water passage and trap as much water on individual lots as possible before it enters the surface drainage flow.

 

Natalie’s

• the current utility situation in New Orleans is in such a state of disrepair (even before Katrina) and in need for maintenance and replacement that it is unrealistic to assume everything will get rebuilt in the near future
• there are not enough funds coming in to supply maintenance, let alone rebuilding or replacing
• this does provide an opportunity to look at new ways to structure a neighborhood and new technologies that are more reliable, sustainable, and can be implemented on a smaller scale yet grow with development

Taizo’s

• With available budgets, concentrating on areas that are already functioning or have the most potential for development can facilitate the most impact using less funds.