Considering moving to New Orleans Area, but have concerns and questions!

[MetroBTR]

Originally Posted by Prytania

But I am saying there are a TON of new young professionals in the city as well as Tulane finds itself overwhelmed with applications.

That's what I am saying...in the midst of this economy, and in a post Katrina world...New Orleans for the time being anyhow, is the "cool" place for 20 somethings so dont underestimate that in the next election.

So what you're saying is that we aren't even talking about the same thing...basically.

[Prytania]

I'm trying to say we aren't a city on the decline...we aren't Cleveland or Detroit. We have opportunity here and we can be a shining star without trying to compete with Atlanta or Houston.

[MetroBTR]

Originally Posted by Prytania

I'm trying to say we aren't a city on the decline...we aren't Cleveland or Detroit. We have opportunity here and we can be a shining star without trying to compete with Atlanta or Houston.

I have known New Orleans for 63 years. I knew it before all the public schools went to crap. I new it pre-white flight. Trust me, New Orleans is still a great city, and if it were possible for me to run my business from there, I would no doubt be there soaking up the atmosphere. But imo New Orleans has seen much better days. But I hope that the greatest days are still to come for New Orleans.

[babydoll196741]

wanting to relocate from ohio to Denham Springs any info or web sites that would be helpful would be great

[Prytania]

Well other cities had the same issues, esp. in the south with white flight...but the city is nearly balanced racially...and while I wouldnt look for the schools to get much better (kids missing something at home, aren't going to magically get it in school. Plus all the kids in the city, if they don't go to Lusher...they are private school kids)

[MetroBTR]

Originally Posted by Prytania

Well other cities had the same issues, esp. in the south with white flight...but the city is nearly balanced racially...and while I wouldnt look for the schools to get much better (kids missing something at home, aren't going to magically get it in school. Plus all the kids in the city, if they don't go to Lusher...they are private school kids)

The city is far from balanced racially.

[Prytania]

It is close, especially in terms of likely voters.

Last I heard the city was 55 black 40 white 5 percent Vietnamese/Hispanic/Other

This is far different than pre Katrina where the city was 70 black.

And even the last polling numbers that came out had 70% of registered voters, black and white would support Mitch Landrieu for Mayor. Very few people are ok with the old line black power elite including black people.

We are all in this together, the fate of one ethnic group is tied to another.

[MetroBTR]

Originally Posted by Prytania

It is close, especially in terms of likely voters.

Last I heard the city was 55 black 40 white 5 percent Vietnamese/Hispanic/Other

This is far different than pre Katrina where the city was 70 black.

And even the last polling numbers that came out had 70% of registered voters, black and white would support Mitch Landrieu for Mayor. Very few people are ok with the old line black power elite including black people.

We are all in this together, the fate of one ethnic group is tied to another.

Time will tell.

[missingneworlean]

I am missing new orleans so very much. So tired of living in los angeles. It's medocrity and money doesn't make it any more alive. It's like a big expensive sea of mediocrity. I am just hesitant because of the crime.