Reposted by Mark F. Bonner
When more than $140 billion went to rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, it created a rare opportunity for innovation and resilience, Mark Bonner and Mathew Sanders write. But “the focus of the effort became replacing what was lost, not building something stronger and better.”
Opinion | This Is Why New Orleans Never Recovered From Katrina
New Orleans after Katrina is a cautionary tale for every place in America that will one day face its own disaster.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
When more than $140 billion went to rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, it created a rare opportunity for innovation and resilience, Mark Bonner and Mathew Sanders write. But “the focus of the effort became replacing what was lost, not building something stronger and better.”