A growing number of locals are calling for a greener Mardi Gras, but weaning ourselves from cheap plastic won’t be easy. Published on Monday, Feb 24th, 2020 by JENNIFER LARINO Nathan Simpson looked at home amid the chaotic swirl of costumed … Continue reading
The Urban Conservancy understands that the cultural and physical environments of New Orleans have an important relationship with Mardi Gras. When we began hearing about the growing concerns from the community of New Orleans surrounding the current state of Mardi … Continue reading
Tagged carnival, mardi gras, stewardship, stormwater managementGreen groups are urging revelers to recycle, reuse, and reconnect with the pre-plastic soul of a great celebration. This National Geographic article features the voices of several individuals who planned and participated in the Future of Mardi Gras forum. The … Continue reading
Tagged carnival, future of Mardi Gras, mardi gras, recycling, stormwater managementNot-so-fun fact: Paving front yards in excess of 40% is illegal in most neighborhoods. “The more pavement we have, the less water the ground absorbs. The less water the ground absorbs, the faster the water pours into the storm drains. The … Continue reading
Infiltration Test We shot this video March 13, 2017, after a rainy weekend on a residential lot in Broadmoor that participated in the Front Yard Initiative. We tested the permeable Truegrid driveway with help from Anthony Kendrick of Construction EcoServices. According to the results … Continue reading
Tagged FYI, gray to green, permeability, permeable paving, stormwater managementToday, the City of New Orleans in partnership with StayLocal, released a Road Construction Toolkit for New Orleans Businesses. The toolkit features important contact information, practical tips and technical assistance so businesses can continue to thrive during road construction. At … Continue reading