In the history of New Orleans, there are those who make policy and
those who are forced to live by policy. To help balance the scales,
" Voice of the Poor: Citizen Participation Informing Public Policy
for Rebuilding New Orleans" focuses on low-income residents, mostly
African Americans, whose views are needed to help rebuild the
shattered city in a way that will make it more sustainable,
inclusive, and economically competitive than it was before
Hurricane Katrina.
Through citizen participation, everyone's voice can be heard. As
a result, New Orleans will become more equitable. "Voice of the
Poor" offers a process for arriving at an acceptable solution for
those who are interested in individual and community
self-determination. Input of both current "and" displaced residents
is vitally important in the rebuilding of the city. However,
participation has generally been limited to those who have had the
resources to return to New Orleans and continue their lives there.
A variety of outlets for the participation of those who have
returned have been available, and their contributions are integral
in developing the plan to rebuild New Orleans.
Ironically, low-income citizens-those most impacted by the
storm-have largely been excluded from this discussion. "Voice of
the Poor" seeks to bridge this gap.
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