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A message from NOLA East Concerned Citizens to City leaders responsible for Economic Development:
It has been fourteen years since much of the city was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans East was arguably the most devastated by the storm; however, despite the amount of time that has passed, the progress made in other parts of New Orleans, and our leaders’ promises to make New Orleans East a priority, the area has not reached its potential.
Economic Development is severely lacking in New Orleans East. There is no reason that the East -- an area with a population of more than 83,000, an average disposable income of more than $50,000, one of the highest percentages of homeownership in the city, seven mega churches with congregations totaling more than 30,0001 and with 100,000 cars passing through daily via I-102 – should have no availability of retail shopping, dining choices, a movie theater, and other entertainment options.
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