Early 1900’s view of the Old Basin Canal literally steps from the French Quarter.
The Lafitte Greenway is coming! [via Mid-City Messenger] This is kickass for several reasons. First, anything named after pirates is awesome. Second, this strip of land is set over the historic route of the Old Basin Canal. For history nerds (ahem, me), this was how the city connected oceangoing ships from Lake Pontchartrain to the river barges docking in front of the French Quarter. Third, I truly expect that this will do wonders for Mid-City, considering the new hospital complex is opening up soon and the new Whole Foods is already bumpin’. For everyone complaining about how Uptown real estate is too pricey (and yuppie), Mid-City is looking extremely attractive.
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The Bayou St. John renewal efforts continue. Over the past year, the waterway has been reconnected to Lake Pontchartrain, and marshes are being re-established at the mouth of the bayou, allowing for “fresh” brackish water to flow into the bayou and providing habitat for fish. It looks like the Bayou ball keeps on rolling:
Greener Bayou St. John Coalition has plans to ramp up fish habitat efforts. [Mid-City Messenger]
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MISC
Celebrating an election victory LIKE A BOSS (appearances by Evander Holyfield, Rob Ryan, and Lil Boosie). [Best of New Orleans]
Rob Ryan doing more Rob Ryan-y things. [WWL]
“Street Art” is what grumpy old people call “Graffiti.” Either way its gorgeous. [NOLA Vie]
La Vie Orleans 