Rebuilding New Orleans
About New Orleans
After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the inadequate response of the U.S. Government, Global Green USA made a dedicated commitment to sustainable building in New Orleans that began with the launch of the Sustainable Design Competition.
Following the competition, we began work building the Holy Cross green affordable housing community. We have also continued efforts in New Orleans with our Build It Back Green initiative to educate residents on how to rebuild in a healthy green way, and our green schools initiative in the area. Through all of these efforts, Global Green is committed to creating a green model for the development and rebuilding of New Orleans.
Holy Cross Project
The Holy Cross Project consists of 5 single-family homes, an 18-unit apartment building, and a community center/sustainable design and climate action center. As a landmark sustainable development, the Global Green Holy Cross Project is of vital importance to Global Green, the Holy Cross Neighborhood and the people of New Orleans.
Green Schools New Orleans
In 2004, Global Green launched a new effort, The Green Schools Initiative, focused on greening K-12 schools. When Global Green expanded its effort in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, schools became a critical component of its rebuilding efforts there. The goal of this initiative is to create healthier classrooms and more energy efficient schools that in turn improve student performance and save money for school districts, while helping to protect the environment and reducing carbon emissions. The Green Schools Initiative has been made possible by a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund.
Build It Back Green
Build It Back Green provides New Orleans homeowners and small rental property owners who have received Road Home Grants with the necessary information, and technical assistance to rebuild in an affordable and sustainable manner.
