December 30, 2005—The Bring New Orleans Back Commission has approved the retention of Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC, to prepare a framework plan to guide the detailed planning for the reconstruction of New Orleans, according to representatives at WRT.
Although it remains unclear exactly what authority the commission will have over the reconstruction of New Orleans or how much of WRTs plan will ultimately be implemented, Paul Rookwood, ASLA, managing principal of the firm, said that it is a vital part of the process as the various levels of government continue to grapple with the reconstruction.
“As local, state, and federal governments move forward, there needs to be an integration of thought,” Rookwood said. He added that all levels of government should be involved in the planning process, with, perhaps, the federal government looking at the reconstruction of the Gulf as a whole and with state and local governments making regional decisions. However, he stressed that integration between all levels of government is key.
For more information, visit the ASLA Web site.
