Statement On The Redevelopment of New Orleans Public Housing
Despite
false statements made today, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development is moving forward with its plan to redevelop New Orleans
public housing so that families will have the opportunity to return to
better, safer neighborhoods.
It
is terribly sad that someone would perpetuate such a cruel hoax and
play on the fears and anxieties of families who are desperate to return
to their homes.
HUD
is working with the local community to redevelop C.J. Peete, B.W.
Cooper, Lafitte and St. Bernard public housing developments to make way
for a mixture of public housing, affordable rental housing and
single-family homes.
HUD
also announced plans for mixed-income affordable housing, homeownership
opportunities and services for the former families of Lafitte. The
Department has also invested $500,000 to the city's Neighborhoods
Rebuilding Plan or charrette process.
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