We raise the level of New Orleans, we make much stronger levees, and rebuild some of the areas like the French Quarter and downtown.
Some of the poorer housing areas get demolished and moved to higher ground. Turn those areas into some type of park.
Mainly try to keep the businesses in the low areas, and the housing in higher areas.
Does that make sense.
"Does that make sense?"
No. It makes no sense to build below sea level, ever. Period.
The French originally built the quarter on a comparatively high spot. Before all the flood control and futile efforts to tame the Delta, New Orleans was on higher ground. It no longer is, and there has been too much development in the flood plain.
Save the historic district, keep it as a tourist attraction and national landmark. Move the rest of Newer Orleans to higher ground.
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First Hour: Author James Chiles will discuss New Orleans’ levees and water pump failures.