Editor’s Note: These photos come to us from Katie Burke. She lives in San Francisco, and she loves New Orleans so much that she not only makes it the topic of her writing but also her camera. This is her first Mardi Gras, and she has been snapping away!
Footprints: An interactive public art map
Kelley Crawford, Steven Melendez, and Emma Fick worked together to create a custom interactive public art map for New Orleans. This project was made possible through a grant provided by EPNO (Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans)! Take a walk and click away!
Solution journalism: How recycling can change in New Orleans
Alex Bancila discusses New Orleans' struggles in managing its waste and recycling program, including low diversion rates, limited recyclable materials, and the impact of natural disasters and tourism. It highlights Germany's successful recycling program, specifically its green dot system and deposit systems for reusable materials such as glass bottles, and explores how New Orleans can learn from and improve upon these practices.
