Dynamics of early recovery in two historically low-income New Orleans’ neighborhoods: Tremé and Central City

Abstract

Postdisaster community level analysis is essential for long-term community viability and resilience. This chapter analyzes the early recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina in two low-income New Orleans neighborhoods; Tremé and Central City, which created a unique partnership between academics and communities. This analysis is based on a novel project that used participatory and action research. The results demonstrate the importance of using neighborhood-level mixed-methods research and multilevel analysis to better inform the recovery process. Lessons derived from this research can inform similar recovery efforts in future recovery contexts.