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New Orleans Master Plan
http://nolamasterplan.com/
Updated
The first draft of the City's new Master Plan is now available online. Visit the website for more information and to download the plan or call the City Planning Commission at 504.658.7033.

Copies of the plan are also available for reading at the following locations:
  • City Planning Commission office, 1340 Poydras St., ninth floor;
  • Algiers Regional Branch Library, 3014 Holiday Drive;
  • Alvar Branch Library, 913 Alvar St.;
  • Lakeview Branch Library, 6317 Argonne Blvd.;
  • Latter Branch Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave.;
  • Mid-City Branch Library, 330 N. Carrollton Ave.;
  • Einstein Charter School Branch Library, 5100 Cannes St.;
  • Nonprofit Central, 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.;
  • Neighborhoods Partnership Network office, 3500 Canal St., second floor;
  • Nix Branch Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave.;
  • Louisiana Collection in the University of New Orleans' Earl K. Long Library, on the Lakefront campus;
  • East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission office, 6600 Plaza Drive, Suite 200;
  • Main Public Library, 219 Loyola Ave.;
  • Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Network Association, 1120 Lamanche St.
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Free Computer Classes at the Community Center of St. Bernard
http://www.ccstb.org/medialab/index.html
The Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi, is offering free computer classes for local residents beginning May 19, 2009. Participants can choose between Tuesday evening sessions from 5-6PM or Thursday morning sessions from 10-11AM.

No computer experience is needed. The 5-week series covers an introduction to Windows XP, Word Processing, and an introduction to the Internet.

To enroll, call the Community Center at 504.281.2512 on or after May 1. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BEFORE 9AM ON MAY 1. Class size is limited to 8 members for each class with a waiting list of 4 members. more

Elevation Information, Options, and Funding
http://www.buildnownola.com/rebuilding/index.php/#Elevation
Build Now New Orleans outlines everything you need to know about elevating your home, including information on the Road Home Elevation Grant, the HMGP Grant, and ICC Funding. Important phone numbers and deadlines are listed. Build Now also holds regular talks on how to elevate your home. See our calendar for upcoming events.

Guide to Contracts
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This guide tells you everything you need to know about what to look for in a contractor agreement BEFORE you sign anything for work to be done.

Free or Low-Cost Rebuilding Assistance
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Several organizations are helping homeowners who have limited or depleted rebuilding monies to rehabilitate their homes with the help of volunteer labor and free construction materials. Click for a list of organizations offering assistance.

LouisianaRebuilds.info Contractor Education Videos
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1519720188
These videos present valuable information about hiring a contractor, creating a contract with a contractor, and avoiding a property lien.



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