"One of the first things you notice is the many empty lots, several on every street. Instead of houses, they now hold weeds and tall grass… Some streets are so filled with potholes, cars can't drive down them. There are a few convenience stores and fast food stands, but no supermarkets or grocery stores." NPR's Greg Allen
Maps: 10 Years After Katrina, NOLA's Poor Neighborhoods Are Still Largely Abandoned
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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