Cradled in the crescent of the Mississippi River and circumscribed
by wetlands, New Orleans has faced numerous challenges since its
founding as a French colonial outpost in 1718. For three centuries,
the city has proved resilient in the face of natural disasters and
human activities, and its resulting urban fabric is the product of
social, political, commercial, economic, and cultural circumstances
that have defined how local residents have interacted with their
surroundings. This detailed survey of the built environment-an
authoritative, comprehensive, post-Hurricane Katrina overview of
buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes-tells the city's
compelling and fascinating story though concise discussions of
nearly 300 architecturally significant structures, open spaces, and
lesser-known places, enhanced by 175 photographs and 23 maps.
Conveniently organized into thirteen neighborhood tours, two road
trips into nearby parishes, and three excursions up and down the
Mississippi River along the historic Great River Road, the volume
clearly shows how various architectural styles, land uses, economic
conditions, social customs, and cultural factors merge to create
the community's unique flavor. Enlivened by nine topical essays
highlighting everything from renowned authors, cuisine, and jazz to
public markets, green spaces, and historic preservation, this handy
insider's guidebook to the broad sweep of New Orleans's unique
built and natural environments will appeal to all who are
interested in the design history of one of America's most
interesting places.
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