New Orleans has always had an issue with blight, but following Katrina, the issue reached epic proportions. Since the storm, there has been a lot of interesting development that shows the changes in the city over the last decade—which have truly been enormous. So here is an amazing set of then and now photos of New Orleans that will amaze.
- Bell High School - Then
artspace.org
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facebook.com/bellartspacecampus This iconic school in the Treme is now being renovated into low income housing for creatives.
- Galvez Supermarket - Then
Flickr.com / brandejackson
Now
google.com/maps Sometimes, the changes that happen are simply starting over.
- Colton School - Then
flickr.com/photos/infrogmation
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google.com/maps/ This school, a beacon for activity in the Marigny/Bywater area during Katrina’s aftermath is now a KIPP school.
- Trinity Lutheran Church - Then
Flickr.com / brandejackson
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Google.com / maps This church in the Lower Ninth Ward was rebuilt following damage from Katrina.
- New Orleans Center for the Education of Adults - Then
Flickr.com / Christa Lohman
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Google.com / Maps After being put on the preservation resource center’s list for being an endangered building, this place has now been renovated.
- Marigny Opera House - Then
Flickr.com / brandejackson
Now
Facebook.com / Marigny Opera House This church has now become one of the most popular wedding venues in the city.
- Carver Theater - Then
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facebook.com/CarverTheater The beautiful and improved Carver theater is now a growing hub for entertainment in New Orleans.
- 1201 Canal Condominiums Saenger Condos - Then
Flickr.com / Brande Jackson
Now
facebook.com/1201CANAL These condos near the Saenger theater are the definition of luxury today!
Hasn’t New Orleans gone through some huge changes over the past decade? So many buildings have transformed completely. What changes have you noticed over the years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
artspace.org
facebook.com/bellartspacecampus
This iconic school in the Treme is now being renovated into low income housing for creatives.
Flickr.com / brandejackson
google.com/maps
Sometimes, the changes that happen are simply starting over.
flickr.com/photos/infrogmation
google.com/maps/
This school, a beacon for activity in the Marigny/Bywater area during Katrina’s aftermath is now a KIPP school.
Google.com / maps
This church in the Lower Ninth Ward was rebuilt following damage from Katrina.
Flickr.com / Christa Lohman
Google.com / Maps
After being put on the preservation resource center’s list for being an endangered building, this place has now been renovated.
Facebook.com / Marigny Opera House
This church has now become one of the most popular wedding venues in the city.
flickr.com/photos/kevinomara/
facebook.com/CarverTheater
The beautiful and improved Carver theater is now a growing hub for entertainment in New Orleans.
Flickr.com / Brande Jackson
facebook.com/1201CANAL
These condos near the Saenger theater are the definition of luxury today!
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