A Holistic Community Revitalization Model
The center of the Bayou District Foundation effort is the redevelopment of the former St. Bernard Public Housing Development, destroyed by Katrina. On the 53 acre site, Columbia Parc at the Bayou District provides high quality affordable workforce housing, a "cradle to college” educational resources including the Educare New Orleans, KIPP Believe Charter School and a college prep public high school. Commercial and retail facilities, as well as a health clinic, are being developed within the site to provide "walkable” support services. Additionally, a gymnasium and the restoration of City Park’s golf facilities will provide recreational amenities and sustained funding to support Bayou District educational programs. These housing, education, recreation and economic development components are being fully integrated in a unique community redevelopment initiative that will make the Bayou District community a model for similar efforts in New Orleans and other areas across the country.
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