2nd Battle of New Orleans - Episode #131

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2021

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Today's episode is about the 2nd Battle of New Orleans. The fight to develop an interstate system in New Orleans, including an expressway along the Riverfront and an overpass that destroyed the community of the Tremé.

Join me as we discussed these projects, the proponents and opposition, and the impact of these decisions.

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0:00.0	Hmm. You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans.
0:15.0	Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique.
0:22.0	Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans,
0:25.0	or simply wanting a taste to the Crescent City from wherever you are,
0:28.0	you've come to the right place.
0:31.0	And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:35.0	Hey y'all, this is Mark.
0:38.0	Welcome to episode 131.
0:41.0	Today's episode is about an interstate that wasn't built and another one there was.
0:46.2	Both had dramatic impacts on the neighborhoods.
0:48.6	We'll discuss the history, the fights, and the lack thereof around these events and what the future might hold.
0:54.2	The last episode was an interview with Polly Watts, owner of the Avenue Pub.
0:58.4	It was a chance to hear from a New Orleans business owner about operating and taking care of
1:01.8	her employees during COVID.
1:03.8	If you missed it, go back and give it a listen.
1:05.8	It will give you some insight into life in New Orleans in early 2021,
1:09.4	whether you're listening close to that time or years in the future.
1:13.0	Before we jump in though, let me talk about the people that make this show possible.
1:17.0	First up is Liz Wood Realty.
1:19.0	The most frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans.
1:22.0	If you're ready to make the move, you need a good realtor. frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans.
1:23.0	If you're ready to make the move, you need a good realtor, and that's where Liz Wood
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