*Regarding these buildings proposed for demolition that FEMA, in consultation with SHPO, has found eligible for the National Register, FEMA is requesting the aid of the public in identifying alternatives to demolition. Any member of the public who has specific practical information on feasible alternatives to demolition for any of these buildings is encouraged to respond. Alternative proposals should include a source of funding for stabilization and/or repairs and the timeframe required to accomplish these actions*.

FEMA is looking for public “comment”:http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/fema106/readnotice.asp?NoticeID=19

As it says on their website you can make comment.

3036 Banks Street

It would be a shame to lose this corner store.

Perhaps some Non Profit could rehabilitate this building

Banks Street Mid City

Address: 3036 Banks St
Owner: Anthony Ferrara
Tax Bill: 105204525
Property Description: Sq 635 Lot 14 Banks And Salcedo 29 8X98 4 And Lot 15 Banks 32X98 4
Planning District: Mid-City
Flood Zone: A4
Damage Assessment
Estimated Flood Depth: 6.5
Flood Duration (days): 14
Damage Report: Unavailable

Karen Gadbois

Karen Gadbois co-founded The Lens. She now covers New Orleans government issues and writes about land use. With television reporter Lee Zurik she exposed widespread misuse of city recovery funds and led...