Sliver by the River
The Sliver by the River is a nickname for the area of New Orleans, Louisiana, closest to the Mississippi River, which escaped major flooding after Hurricane Katrina hit the city on August 29, 2005.[1][2] It exists on higher ground, the natural levee built up by centuries of flooding before there was human settlement. It generally corresponds to the mid-19th-century Crescent City nickname for the city.
After people returned to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, many settled in this area.[3] In this area are many businesses and historic homes which survived the hurricane.[4] This area also saw more redevelopment following the hurricane, while other (usually poorer) areas saw little investment.[5]
The Sliver by the River included parts or all of the Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Warehouse District, Garden District, Uptown, and Carrollton neighborhoods of New Orleans.
References
- ^ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-feb-26-na-orleans26-story.html
- ^ https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=15-P13-00035&segmentID=2
- ^ https://www.npr.org/2007/05/21/10292676/new-orleans-tours-include-hurricane-ruin
- ^ Here you'll find the historic houses, most of the nightclubs and restaurants, supermarkets and home supply centers.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/06/business/worldbusiness/very-few-takers-for-loans-to-rebuild-new-orleans.html
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