what is nola?


I went to school in New Orleans, LA (NOLA) way before Katrina. It was and remains a city with its own culture, extraordinary music, food and architecture. All that and the sense of pride that New Orleanians always had still remains. What is different now is a sense of optimism, a post-Katrina bounce back that is palbable everywhere in the air.

 In the midst of all this Tulane University has emerged as the de facto hub for social entrepeneurship activities related to NOLA. And the school of architecture is now a key player in the rebuilding of the city.

This page started out as a way to track architectural and other happenings related to the rebuilding of NOLA but has expanded its reach beyond.

Comments, suggestions and ideas about NOLA, architecture, art, design and anything in between are welcome.

Maziar Behrooz

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DateJanuary 30, 2012

Grow Dat, a program launched by Tulane, continues to receive accolades.

 

Grow Dat is a program initiated by Tulane University School of Architecture. It creates an environment for high-school students in New Orleans to participate in growing organic produce and running a farm.

The accessory buildings around the farm are made of shipping containers and were designed into a compelling arrangement by students at Tulane, under the guidance of professor Scott Bernhard and the leadership of Dean Ken Schwartz.

This project is now completed and has already received numerous accolades and awards.

We are proud to have been an early supporter of this community oriented program.

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