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The cars that were flooded by Katrina are being placed under Interstate overpasses until they are hauled off

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I was told my local police and fellow Red Cross while I was down there that most of these cars were actually parked under many of the overpasses by the owners to protect them from wind damage during the storm. After the storm, they were then flooded, and many of their wheels were stolen for the rims after the waters receeded.

But then again, I could be wrong ;) I have learned that Urban Legends rise quickly from such situations..

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I was told my local police and fellow Red Cross while I was down there that most of these cars were actually parked under many of the overpasses by the owners to protect them from wind damage during the storm. After the storm, they were then flooded, and many of their wheels were stolen for the rims after the waters receeded.

That is true. A great deal of cars were parked under the overpasses by the owners themselves before Katrina, but the number of cars under the overpasses has definately increased. Many of the flooded cars are still being towed off, and until they can be moved to dumps and such, they are put under the overpasses with the other flooded cars to get them as far away from traffic as possible.

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NCB , Those were some great pics . It really makes me appreciate New Orleans more looking at them ! The palm trees really add flavor down Canal Street and the other pics . The blend of architecture , and clusters of high-rise bldgs. make the city truly unique . I did not realize Harrah's casino was the largest outside of Vegas ! Even larger than Atlantic City too ?

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Good pics, NCB :thumbsup: Now let me throw up some pics of the beauty/grit that is Uptown:

NOLA%20Streetcar.jpg-St. Charles Streetcar line. St.Charles Ave. is the busiest thoroughfare in Uptown.

7876677.jpg-An Uptown condo

Down%20St.%20Charles%20@%20Peniston.jpg-St. Charles going towards downtown.

Up%20Prytania%20at%20Peniston.jpg-Prytania & Peniston Streets, looking Uptown.

And now, the gritty side of Uptown:

magnolia2.gif-Magnolia Projects. Contrary to the name change to C.J. Peete, residents of this project still go by the old name. The Magnolia was made famous by local rapper Juvenile.

magnolia3.gif-Another shot of the Magnolia.

cooper2.gif-Calliope Projects, made famous by N.O. rappers Master P & C-Murder, as well as Silkk The Shocker.

Note: I found these shots on the net. These projects look the same as they did before and after Hurricane Katrina. Katrina really didn't do much damage to any of the Uptown housing projects, as they are located further from the river.

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I really wish they'd tear down those projects and go with a low-density mixed income area. Those projects are a horrible atmosphere for families... especially children. Let's hope that New Orleans learns from its mistakes, and goes in a different direction with public housing and schools... giving these people a better chance at success.

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I agree, just like when St. Thomas was torn down back in '01 and now a mixed-income residence occupies the spot of the former St.Thomas project. There's areas for the low-income people & upper-middle class people. The thing is, the various housing projects in New Orleans sit on some of the most valuable real estate in the city.

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