Faubourg St. Roch Project

The Faubourg St. Roch Project is revitalizing the St. Roch neighborhood in New Orleans, incorporating community participation, new building, restoration, and sustainable technology.  Working through partnerships with other non-profit groups, the Project has defined a nine-block segment of St. Roch Ave., which includes 139 house lots, nine commercial lots, a two-square block neighborhood park, and important community sites. Successes to date include the development of an action plan in collaboration with community residents, the thermal retrofits of seven homes, and the creation of a community garden.