Christine HauerNet Impact, President Elect

Trip to New Orleans

And Historic Green

• Blending of the past, the present and the future– What was, meets what could be

• New Orleans’ Holy Cross Neighborhood and the Lower Ninth Ward – path to what we’re calling “sustainable preservation”

• Two weeks this March:– hundreds of students and young professionals will converge – bringing their energy and ideas to revitalize their community– architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, interior designers and

contractors– neighborhood residents on their

• Opportunity to integrate sustainable practices with preservation – historic houses, parks, playgrounds and community centers

• To help create the nation’s first carbon-neutral community– Increase energy efficiency– enhance its quality of life , housing and transportation– protect the wetlands.

How was it set up?• One big warehouse

called “The Village”– Mack

• Educational posters of current projects, tours, and presentations

• Tools and supplies• Tables for eating• Office

Education Programs• Historic Preservation

and Sustainability Presentation

• The Louis Armstrong School

• Tours and Evaluations

• Board Member Meetings

Louis Armstrong School and Evaluation

• Tour and clash with culture

• Masks and flashlights

• Analysis• Group discussion to

decide what should be done– Charet

• Poster

Community Events

• Craw Fish Bowl• Lunches and

discussions

Work• Mack’s House– De-nailing– Re-use wood– Trailer

• Muffler House• De-weeding

Projects

• Assigned projects as you arrive

• Different schools• Multiple projects• Different levels of skill• Leaders are past

volunteers

Join us NEXT YEAR!!