Christine HauerNet Impact, President Elect
Trip to New Orleans
And Historic Green
• Blending of the past, the present and the future– What was, meets what could be
• New Orleans’ Holy Cross Neighborhood and the Lower Ninth Ward – path to what we’re calling “sustainable preservation”
• Two weeks this March:– hundreds of students and young professionals will converge – bringing their energy and ideas to revitalize their community– architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, interior designers and
contractors– neighborhood residents on their
• Opportunity to integrate sustainable practices with preservation – historic houses, parks, playgrounds and community centers
• To help create the nation’s first carbon-neutral community– Increase energy efficiency– enhance its quality of life , housing and transportation– protect the wetlands.
How was it set up?• One big warehouse
called “The Village”– Mack
• Educational posters of current projects, tours, and presentations
• Tools and supplies• Tables for eating• Office
Education Programs• Historic Preservation
and Sustainability Presentation
• The Louis Armstrong School
• Tours and Evaluations
• Board Member Meetings
Louis Armstrong School and Evaluation
• Tour and clash with culture
• Masks and flashlights
• Analysis• Group discussion to
decide what should be done– Charet
• Poster
Community Events
• Craw Fish Bowl• Lunches and
discussions
Work• Mack’s House– De-nailing– Re-use wood– Trailer
• Muffler House• De-weeding
Projects
• Assigned projects as you arrive
• Different schools• Multiple projects• Different levels of skill• Leaders are past
volunteers
Join us NEXT YEAR!!