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The Lower 9th Ward became infamous to everyone who followed the news coverage of Hurricane Katrina after the storm hit. It was, of course, the hardest hit neighborhood in New Orleans and came, according to one author, “to represent the convergence of destructive forces on a society: the hurricane; the geographical vulnerability of New Orleans; government neglect; and urban poverty and racial polarization.” These days, however, the Lower 9th is taking on a new reputation: one that is environmentally friendly, community oriented, and full of new ideas.

Choosing the correct type of insulation for our hot, humid climate can be a daunting task, but we have invited several vendors to discuss their product in a format that will allow everyone to learn more about the qualities of these products. Whether it be cellulose, fiberglass batts, rigid foam board, or spray foam, this will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about how to reduce your electricity bills through properly insulating your home.

“We are proud to be involved in the efforts to help rebuild homes in the heart of New Orleans. Working with Bob’s original idea for modular housing, we developed a design that provides sustainable design elements and a contemporary solution to the traditional shotgun house that will allow it to be integrated into many neighborhoods,” said Frank Gehry.

The Gehry-Tannen Modgun is an important development in the context of sustainable rebuilding discourse surrounding issues of housing, environmental awareness and preservation represents the importance of collaboration and cooperation among leading planners, architects, modular design, construction artists, designers, builders, and thinkers to forge partnerships that will yield creative solutions to some of the city’s enduring challenges.