New Orleans is rising

I started reading a very interesting article in City Journal about the rebuilding of New Orleans post-Katrina. It's a long read, but worth it if you are into urban planning. I like the DIY attitude a lot of New Orleans natives are taking towards rebuilding their homes and businesses. There is the question of whether these people should be rebuilding in flood-prone areas, but it is refreshing to see a more grassroots approach. The article juxtaposes this with New York's rebuilding of Ground Zero. I don't know enough about the planning for that area to judge it, other than it seems to be going really slowly. But, if New Orleans is ahead of schedule, then anything can happen. I really thought New Orleans was done for after Katrina. Guess not, and good for them!