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  • 19 June, 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Housing problems. Keep Out! Saint Bernard Housing complex. The eerily deserted 1,300 unit housing project was flooded in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. HANO, The Housing Authority of New Orleans has vowed to demolish the public housing, once riddled with crime and poverty. The housing authority proposes a mix of private and public housing created by private contractors. Former residents, fenced out with barbed wire argue that HANO is part of a greater city plot to keep poor, predominantly African Americans from returning home. The Complex is now fenced off and residents need to make an appointment at least 72 hours in advance to be permitted back to collect personal belongings.
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  • 17 June, 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Housing problems. Protesters, former public housing residents and supporters march along St Charles Ave to the private gated community of Audubon Place to protest The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) plan to demolish public housing, refusing residents the right to return despite valid leases. The housing authority proposes to replace crime riddled, poorer projects with a mix of private and public housing created by private contractors. Former residents argue that HANO is part of a greater city plot to keep poor, predominantly African Americans from returning home.
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  • Dec 03 2007. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Brad Pitt revisits the Lower 9th ward, devastated by Hurricane Katrina to present 'Make it Right' where architects' designs are unveiled to the public. The pink project sprung up over a couple of days, where mock housing in shocking bright pink is strewn around the still devastated Lower 9th Ward.  Here an old set of steps to where a house once stood is surrounded by pink 'houses.'<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • Dec 03 2007. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Brad Pitt revisits the Lower 9th ward, devastated by Hurricane Katrina to present 'Make it Right' where architects' designs are unveiled to the public. The pink project sprung up over a couple of days, where mock housing in shocking bright pink is strewn around the still devastated Lower 9th Ward.  <br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 24 August 2012. New Orleans, Louisiana,  USA. .Blighted housing in the Lower 9th ward. In a tale of two cities, Hurricane Katrina devastated the area smashing almost all residences following the collapse of the levees. Whereas Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' has provided a stimulus for rebuilding a limited area of the Lower 9th ward, much remains to be done as the 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches on August 29th..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 24 August 2012. New Orleans, Louisiana,  USA. .Blighted housing in the Lower 9th ward. In a tale of two cities, Hurricane Katrina devastated the area smashing almost all residences following the collapse of the levees. Whereas Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' has provided a stimulus for rebuilding a limited area of the Lower 9th ward, much remains to be done as the 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches on August 29th..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' enjoys limited success with ecologically sustainable housing rebuilds in a handful of city blocks. A few residents have also rebuilt their properties. Yet many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape with limited new construction projects. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 24 August 2012. New Orleans, Louisiana,  USA. .Blighted housing left just as it was following Hurricane Katrina's devastating flooding in the Lower 9th ward. In a tale of two cities, Hurricane Katrina devastated the area smashing almost all residences following the collapse of the levees. Whereas Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' has provided a stimulus for rebuilding a limited area of the Lower 9th ward, much remains to be done as the 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches on August 29th..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 29 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Brad Pitt inspired 'Make it Right' housing linesTennesee Sreet in the Lower 9th Ward on the 9th anniversary of hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 9 years later. <br />
The band from the Martin Luther King Jr Charter High School play outside a newly constructed Louisiana Housing Authority house opened on the 9th anniversary of the storm that devastated the region.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Brad Pitt inspired 'Make it Right' housing linesTennesee Sreet in the Lower 9th Ward on the 9th anniversary of hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 May 2014. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Brad Pitt's Make it Right foundation architect inspired, eco friendly homes mix with standard housing in the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Emil Christmann, a contractor with Joule Solar Energy works on a new 'Make it Right' house. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Emil Christmann, a contractor with Joule Solar Energy works on a new 'Make it Right' house. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Emil Christmann, a contractor with Joule Solar Energy works on a new 'Make it Right' house. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
A contractor with Caledonia Construction works on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
'Make it Right' houses on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Contractors with Caledonia Construction work on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Contractors prepare to install solar panels on a new 'Make it Right' house. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Emil Christmann, a contractor with Joule Solar Energy works on a new 'Make it Right' house. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
A contractor working on a new 'Make it Right' house is reflected in solar panels from Joule Solar Energy. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Emil Christmann, a contractor with Joule Solar Energy works on a new 'Make it Right' house. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
A pile of lumber waits to be used by contractors with Caledonia Construction on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Contractors with Caledonia Construction work on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Contractors with Caledonia Construction work on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Contractors with Caledonia Construction work on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Contractors with Caledonia Construction work on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Terry Gauxtreaux, a contractor with Welbilt homes works on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
A contractor with Welbilt homes checks his measurements working on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Terry Gauxtreaux, a contractor with Welbilt homes works on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
L/R; Terry Gauxtreaux and Tim Dyar, contractors with Welbilt homes works on a new 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
'A Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
'Make it Right' houses on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
A lawn maintenance man with his air blower and 'Make it Right' houses inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
'Make it Right' houses on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Site foreman Daniel Reyes oversees the first phase of construction for another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
A new 'Make it Right' house takes shape on Tennessee Street. Eco friendly 'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street makes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. <br />
Another eco friendly 'Make it Right' house on Tennessee Street takes shape.  'Make it Right' homes inspired by actor Brad Pitt continue to provide hope for the rebirth of the community following the devastation of hurricane Katrina a decade earlier.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. 'Keep out of the house of God' warns the graffiti sprayed on the boards covering the doors of a derelict church as the area continues to struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. 'Keep out of the house of God' warns the graffiti sprayed on the boards covering the doors of a derelict church as the area continues to struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. A decade later and a sign of HOPE is painted on the boarded up window of an abandoned house in the Lower 9th Ward. The Lower 9 was one of the areas hardest hit by Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. A decade passes.<br />
A decade later and a sign 'NOLA' (New Orleans Louisiana) is painted on the boarded up window of an abandoned house in the Lower 9th Ward. The Lower 9 was one of the areas hardest hit by Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 29 May 2014. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Front porch and steps undergoing repair work on a Make it Right home on Tennessee St in the Lower 9th Ward. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation has been repairing numerous houses where sub standard materials were used in the construction of many of its dream homes. Make it Right is indeed making it right by repairing these houses at no cost to the home owners. Sub standard materials used during construction are blamed on suppliers for the numerous repairs already undertaken and for those houses yet to be repaired.<br />
Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 May 2014. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Front porch and steps undergoing repair work on a Make it Right home on Tennessee St in the Lower 9th Ward. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation has been repairing numerous houses where sub standard materials were used in the construction of many of its dream homes. Make it Right is indeed making it right by repairing these houses at no cost to the home owners. Sub standard materials used during construction are blamed on suppliers for the numerous repairs already undertaken and for those houses yet to be repaired.<br />
Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 May 2014. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Front porch and steps undergoing repair work on a Make it Right home on Tennessee St in the Lower 9th Ward. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation has been repairing numerous houses where sub standard materials were used in the construction of many of its dream homes. Make it Right is indeed making it right by repairing these houses at no cost to the home owners. Sub standard materials used during construction are blamed on suppliers for the numerous repairs already undertaken and for those houses yet to be repaired.<br />
Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. A decade later and an old sports trophy sits amidst the rubble  of an abandoned house in the Lower 9th Ward. The Lower 9 was one of the areas hardest hit by Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 26 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. A decade later and a sign of HOPE is painted on the boarded up window of an abandoned house in the Lower 9th Ward. The Lower 9 was one of the areas hardest hit by Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 29 May 2014. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Front porch and steps undergoing repair work on a Make it Right home on Tennessee St in the Lower 9th Ward. Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation has been repairing numerous houses where sub standard materials were used in the construction of many of its dream homes. Make it Right is indeed making it right by repairing these houses at no cost to the home owners. Sub standard materials used during construction are blamed on suppliers for the numerous repairs already undertaken and for those houses yet to be repaired.<br />
Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 20 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
A decade later and recovery remains largely elusive for the area hardest hit by Katrina. Sunlight streams through an abandoned house once flooded by the storm.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 1 year later. <br />
The predominantly white upper middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Many houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Properties are as abandoned as former residents feel, complaining that  Plaquemines Parish, the State and Federal government has done little to nothing to help them fight for their rights.  <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Keeping up appearances.  Russell Gelvin cuts the grass. The predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains  abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Parish ordinances require owners of the abandoned homes to maintain the empty properties. Hurricane Isaac hit on August 29th, 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2014. Braithwaite, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Isaac 2 years later. <br />
Storms don't discriminate. The once predominantly white middle class neighborhood of Braithwaite Park, established in 1936 remains eerie and abandoned as residents failed to return following the flooding and subsequent chemical spill from nearby Stolthaven chemical storage facility.  Insurance companies have often refused to pay residents the full value on their policies and many are now in litigation. Houses once valued at well over $250,000 are rapidly falling into disrepair and blight. Hurricane Isaac struck on August 29th 2012.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • Jan 04 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th Ward.<br />
The 'Pink Project' in association with Brad Pitt. The still devastated and desolate Lower 9th Ward. Almost totally destroyed  by Hurricane Katrina, this is where actor Brad Pitt envisioned 'Make it Right,' inviting architects' from all over the world to submit plans to help rebuild the Lower 9th ward.  The 'Pink Project' in association with Graft architects of Los Angeles placed pink structures throughout the neighbourhood to help draw attention to the plight of the area. The 'houses' are lit at night using solar energy stored during the day. Over 1,000 mini solar lights are scattered on the ground, representing the approximate 1,600 victims of Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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  • Jan 04 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th Ward.<br />
The 'Pink Project' in association with Brad Pitt. The still devastated and desolate Lower 9th Ward. Almost totally destroyed  by Hurricane Katrina, this is where actor Brad Pitt envisioned 'Make it Right,' inviting architects' from all over the world to submit plans to help rebuild the Lower 9th ward.  The 'Pink Project' in association with Graft architects of Los Angeles placed pink structures throughout the neighbourhood to help draw attention to the plight of the area. The 'houses' are lit at night using solar energy stored during the day. Over 1,000 mini solar lights are scattered on the ground, representing the approximate 1,600 victims of Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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  • Jan 04 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th Ward.<br />
The 'Pink Project' in association with Brad Pitt. The still devastated and desolate Lower 9th Ward. Almost totally destroyed  by Hurricane Katrina, this is where actor Brad Pitt envisioned 'Make it Right,' inviting architects' from all over the world to submit plans to help rebuild the Lower 9th ward.  The 'Pink Project' in association with Graft architects of Los Angeles placed pink structures throughout the neighbourhood to help draw attention to the plight of the area. The 'houses' are lit at night using solar energy stored during the day. Over 1,000 mini solar lights are scattered on the ground, representing the approximate 1,600 victims of Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
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