Pitts-burgh

So this week my mom came to visit and I thought I would bring her down to the lower ninth ward to see Brad Pitt's Make It Right houses. Wendy had met Mr. Pitt when he was holding a contest to choose architectural designs for his restoration project.


Well, here we are five years later and a number of houses built and delivered. I have to tell you that I am impressed. Through much trial, tribulation, and red tape Make It Right has managed to put up over 50 houses by my estimation. The designs are very modern and may not be everyone's cup of tea but the residents are quite thankful. I have to say that a person with Brad Pitt's stature and only cursory connection to New Orleans has much love and respect from me. He didn't have to do this, and when things got difficult he didn't have to keep at it but in spite of all of the roadblocks, development continues. If you haven't visited the lower nine, you should. It's not the place it once was but the people are nice and willing to visit and it is heartwarming to see a success story.

Here's to you Brad for really making a difference.



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