Volume 1 Executive Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction

New Orleans’ 2030 Plan for…

THE MEANING OF THE ‘FORCE OF LAW’ CHARTER AMENDMENT

Zoning and all land use actions must be consistent with the Master Plan Land Use Element.

The City’s Capital Improvement Program and annual capital budget must further or not interfere with the goals, policies and strategies of the Master Plan.

The City can fund capital improvements not mentioned in the Master Plan if they are consistent with it.

A plan update is required every ﬁ ve years.

An ordinance is required to establish a system for neighborhood participation in decision making about land use actions.

…the 21st Century: The Essentials

A VISION FOR LIVABILITY

A VISION FOR OPPORTUNITY

A VISION FOR SUSTAINABILITY

VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
A PROSPEROUS CITY WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL EDGE A RESILIENT CITY

Public and private improvements tailored to character, conditions and needs of speciﬁc neighborhoods

A blight-eradication program, accountable to the mayor’s ofﬁ ce, coordinating all agencies and balancing enforcement and incentives to speed redevelopment

Walkable, mixed-use corridors and commercial centers to serve neighborhoods

Decent housing for residents of all incomes in neighborhood settings

A one-stop shop for homeownership and housing assistance.

• Expansion of established industries, including tourism, culture, port/maritime, advanced manufacturing, oil/ gas
• Investment in arts and culture with facilities, business training, and neighborhood-based activities
• New systems to transform life-science research results into commercial products
• Facilities and support services for ﬁlm, TV and music production, and for digital media
• Market analyses, training, incentives and appropriate regulations to nurture new industries: coastal restoration, green energy, sustainable building design and technology

Multiple-lines-of-defense strategy

A City Ofﬁ ce of Coastal and Environmental Affairs to coordinate strategy—including policy, mitigation, advocacy, liaison

A range of protection levels, from a 1-in-400-year event to a 1-in-1,000-year event, as appropriate to conditions

Public education about risk and federal funding to elevate, relocate and storm-proof buildings

Exploration of polder and canal systems to manage water

Natural drainage and stormwater-management strategies

A Climate Change Policy Group to plan for adaptation to climate change

HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ALIGNMENT OF JOB TRAINING AND
JOBS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS A CONNECTED CITY OF TRANSPORTATION CHOICE

• Preservation and enhancement of the character and
quality of every neighborhood
• Broadening the historic-preservation constituency
through assistance with affordable preservation and
heritage trails to connect cultural history sites
• A business-school partnership for career preparation
• Close coordination between employers and
workforce training programs and among program
providers
• Expanded adult education and workforce training
• Regular road maintenance
• New transit options to connect New Orleans
East, the West Bank, Lakeview and Gentilly with
downtown, as well as additional routes in the city
core
• Enhanced walkability through safe and attractive
sidewalks, paths, and intersections for pedestrians
• Designated on-street and off-street bike routes for
commuting and recreation

NEW NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AT TRANSIT HUBS A DYNAMIC SMALL BUSINESS BASE A “GREEN” CITY

• New, compact development at opportunity sites
such as Lindy Boggs, with close access to transit,
retail and services, and suitable transitions to
surrounding neighborhoods • Comprehensive business permitting and a one-stop
shop
• Streamlined access to disadvantaged-business
program • City leadership in environmental innovation
• Renewable energy adoption—solar, river, wind
• Building retroﬁ ts for energy efﬁ ciency
• Green building incentives and regulations
• Urban agriculture for food security
• Recycling, composting and waste reduction

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, PARKS AND GREENWAYS FOR NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE WHOLE CITY

24-HOUR ACTIVITY TO SUPPORT DOWNTOWN’S ROLE AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER A CITY OF EXCELLENT, COST-EFFECTIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICES

• A restored tree canopy covering 50% of the city
• A park within walking distance of every resident
• New and improved river and lake waterfront parks
• Enhanced neutral grounds and greenways to
connect the city on the model of the Laﬁ tte
Greenway
• Recreation that meets the changing needs of
children, youth and adults
• Regulations and approaches for distinct districts
• A revised historic-rehabilitation code, like New
Jersey’s, to facilitate renovation of upper ﬂ oors on
Canal Street
• Establishment of a parking authority and off-street
parking program
• Enhanced transit, pedestrian and bicycle access in
and around downtown
• An asset-management system for maintenance of
renovated and new public facilities and infrastructure

A VISION FOR PARTNERSHIPS TO SHAPE A SHARED DESTINY

• With citizens: NOLAStat online information warehouse of maps, statistics and
city information open to the public; Neighborhood Participation Program and
planning initiatives in conjunction with neighborhood associations
• With business and institutions: Economic Development Public-Private
Partnership to coordinate economic development policy in New Orleans and
with other jurisdictions • With real estate and housing professionals and citizens: Housing Working Group to
advise on housing policy
• With non-proﬁ ts: Neighborhood-based clinics and human service centers
located in or
near civic buildings like schools and libraries

A VISION FOR LIVABILITY	A VISION FOR OPPORTUNITY	A VISION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS	A PROSPEROUS CITY WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL EDGE	A RESILIENT CITY
Public and private improvements tailored to character, conditions and needs of speciﬁc neighborhoods A blight-eradication program, accountable to the mayor’s ofﬁ ce, coordinating all agencies and balancing enforcement and incentives to speed redevelopment Walkable, mixed-use corridors and commercial centers to serve neighborhoods Decent housing for residents of all incomes in neighborhood settings A one-stop shop for homeownership and housing assistance.	• Expansion of established industries, including tourism, culture, port/maritime, advanced manufacturing, oil/ gas • Investment in arts and culture with facilities, business training, and neighborhood-based activities • New systems to transform life-science research results into commercial products • Facilities and support services for ﬁlm, TV and music production, and for digital media • Market analyses, training, incentives and appropriate regulations to nurture new industries: coastal restoration, green energy, sustainable building design and technology	Multiple-lines-of-defense strategy A City Ofﬁ ce of Coastal and Environmental Affairs to coordinate strategy—including policy, mitigation, advocacy, liaison A range of protection levels, from a 1-in-400-year event to a 1-in-1,000-year event, as appropriate to conditions Public education about risk and federal funding to elevate, relocate and storm-proof buildings Exploration of polder and canal systems to manage water Natural drainage and stormwater-management strategies A Climate Change Policy Group to plan for adaptation to climate change
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY	ALIGNMENT OF JOB TRAINING AND JOBS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS	A CONNECTED CITY OF TRANSPORTATION CHOICE
• Preservation and enhancement of the character and quality of every neighborhood • Broadening the historic-preservation constituency through assistance with affordable preservation and heritage trails to connect cultural history sites	• A business-school partnership for career preparation • Close coordination between employers and workforce training programs and among program providers • Expanded adult education and workforce training	• Regular road maintenance • New transit options to connect New Orleans East, the West Bank, Lakeview and Gentilly with downtown, as well as additional routes in the city core • Enhanced walkability through safe and attractive sidewalks, paths, and intersections for pedestrians • Designated on-street and off-street bike routes for commuting and recreation
NEW NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AT TRANSIT HUBS	A DYNAMIC SMALL BUSINESS BASE	A “GREEN” CITY
• New, compact development at opportunity sites such as Lindy Boggs, with close access to transit, retail and services, and suitable transitions to surrounding neighborhoods	• Comprehensive business permitting and a one-stop shop • Streamlined access to disadvantaged-business program	• City leadership in environmental innovation • Renewable energy adoption—solar, river, wind • Building retroﬁ ts for energy efﬁ ciency • Green building incentives and regulations • Urban agriculture for food security • Recycling, composting and waste reduction
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, PARKS AND GREENWAYS FOR NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE WHOLE CITY	24-HOUR ACTIVITY TO SUPPORT DOWNTOWN’S ROLE AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER	A CITY OF EXCELLENT, COST-EFFECTIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
• A restored tree canopy covering 50% of the city • A park within walking distance of every resident • New and improved river and lake waterfront parks • Enhanced neutral grounds and greenways to connect the city on the model of the Laﬁ tte Greenway • Recreation that meets the changing needs of children, youth and adults	• Regulations and approaches for distinct districts • A revised historic-rehabilitation code, like New Jersey’s, to facilitate renovation of upper ﬂ oors on Canal Street • Establishment of a parking authority and off-street parking program • Enhanced transit, pedestrian and bicycle access in and around downtown	• An asset-management system for maintenance of renovated and new public facilities and infrastructure
A VISION FOR PARTNERSHIPS TO SHAPE A SHARED DESTINY
• With citizens: NOLAStat online information warehouse of maps, statistics and city information open to the public; Neighborhood Participation Program and planning initiatives in conjunction with neighborhood associations • With business and institutions: Economic Development Public-Private Partnership to coordinate economic development policy in New Orleans and with other jurisdictions		• With real estate and housing professionals and citizens: Housing Working Group to advise on housing policy • With non-proﬁ ts: Neighborhood-based clinics and human service centers located in or near civic buildings like schools and libraries