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Resilient New Orleans Strategic actions to shape our future city | Office of Resilience and Sustainability

Resilient New Orleans Two-Year Progress Update | December 2017

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Resilient New Orleans, released in August 2015, sets forth a vision for shaping the future city for the next generation of New Orleanians. When we imagine the future New Orleans, we see a dynamic urban landscape that is aligned with its natural environment—we embrace living with water. We envision strong leadership from individuals, businesses, and public agencies that prioritize building city resilience. We see a city where every individual has access to the education, services, and resources needed to succeed; safe and affordable housing; employment; and the transportation to get there.

In the two years since Resilient New Orleans’ release, the City of New Orleans and its many local, regional, national, and international partners have made incredible strides in advancing the resilience of the city. To date, more than 90% of the 41 actions outlined in the strategy are underway or complete. Additionally, many other activities inspired by the first 41 and carried out by the City and its partners have further advanced the strategy’s goals. This progress update shares some of our key successes across the three visions outlined in Resilient New Orleans: Adapt to Thrive, Connect to Opportunity, and Transform City Systems.

While we have made great progress, we know much work remains to continue shaping a more resilient future for New Orleans as we enter our fourth century. We look forward to building on these efforts with you.

Adapt to Thrive

We are a city that embraces our changing environment.

Connect to Opportunity

We are an equitable city.

Transform City Systems

We are a dynamic and prepared city.