Since Hurricane Katrina and the resulting devastation, an unfortunate stereotype has emerged of New Orleans as a city that is poor, crime ridden and hopeless.  This perception does not take into account the incredibly resilient spirit of the New Orleans people and the fierce loyalty they have to their city and more specifically, their neighborhoods.  The neighborhood of Broadmoor personifies this tremendous spirit through resilience and a strong commitment to maintaining their community.  Following Hurricane Katrina, Broadmoor was earmarked to be demolished and turned into park land.  The neighborhood rallied to save their community with hundreds moving back into their condemned homes by January of 2006.  Many are forced to live upstairs while they struggle to renovate their flood-damaged first floors.  With a little help from HGTV, Rebuilding Together and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, there is no doubt that this community will re-emerge stronger than ever.

Home of Regina Payton
Regina spent her entire life in her family home in the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans until Katrina hit.  Regina and her brother were evacuated and have yet to be able to return home. Click here to learn more!

Rosa F. Keller Center and Library
The neighborhood association, Broadmoor Improvement Association, hopes to fund a proposed “Education Corridor” initiative, turning a historic house into a community center and public library. Click here to learn more!

Three Way Intersection
Plans for a public field in the Broadmoor neighborhood would bring Katrina survivors together for community gatherings and free time. Click here to learn more!