The Drive: Lakeview

[@Godisazilla]

I can’t believe this doesn’t have more views. 2021 and I still can’t wrap my head around what happened here. Cheers for capturing all of this footage. You’ve captured US and World History here. Raw, raw, raw footage.

[@dm7b5]

I recently spent a few days on my first trip to New Orleans. I spent more money than I could afford in that economy and had a wonderful experience. On the way home I spent a couple of hours driving through Lakeview. Left town in a very somber and sad frame of ming. God Bless all of those people - 45% of whom have not returned.

[@tiffprendergast]

Bruce Chapman have u been there since

[@1LSUredneck]

Great video. As a resident of Lakeview and one who did 90% of the remodeling of my home myself I can tell you we are coming back. My block in itself between renovations and new construction is over 80% done. Sadly, my block is not in the norm. Many blocks are less than 10%. Houses are still being torn down and the lots for sale are on the rise. A sign of progress? I have always viewed the glass as half full so I think it is. New young families commited to New Orleans is what we need. God Bless.

[@tiffprendergast]

How’s it going there

[@mandapb23]

Of course many people are attached to this area! It is by far one of the greatest, most culturally diverse cities in the US. New Orleans and it's devoted inhabitants WILL come back stronger!

[@shanna9650]

A lot has occurred since this was filmed in 2006. Civic services are functioning such as mail and garbage. I have to guess, but about 45% or more have rebuilt, or have sold to someone else who has rebuilt. Some homes have been raised up some more than others. It's clean. Some streets are being reworked even as I write this note. Other homes, just sit..decaying..or there are empty lots. Birds, bugs and rodents are back.

[@tiffprendergast]

Shanna Hudson-Stowe good to see it coming back

[@syckindahead]

Thanks for posting-I was looking for part 2 and 3.

[@UnEmployedGnome]

My heart goes out to all those effected by the flooding in New Orleans, but at the same time... Living in a area at or below sea level is never going to be 100% safe from this type of disaster. I live in an area of Virginia that was badly flooded by hurricane Isabelle. It wasnt the scale of flooding as seen in N.O. but that is because we're 1ft above sea level and the water drained. After my experience, I will never again invest money in or buy a coastal peice of property that is flood prone.

[@docnoproductions]

Thanks for the balanced view.

[@haydensmokesalot]

i live in lakeview, it's 07% rebuilt i'd say

[@emilyd.6371]

in 2013, lakeview was pretty revitalized by then. a lot more than 7%

[@tiffprendergast]

How about now

[@chachmofo]

The government owes it to the people to spend billions on levees? I don't think my tax dollars should be spent so people can live in harm's way just because they like the laid-back lifestyle.

[@emilyd.6371]

you're fucking stupid.

[@tiffprendergast]

They have been rebuilt

[@konigr]

Excellent video. I flew to New Orleans from Birmingham, Alabama and saw the horror for myself. Although a fair few areas are fully up and running again (especially the CBD) other areas such as The Lower 9th Wars still need a lot of work on them. The debris might have all been cleard, but the reconstruction will tale at leather another 10 - 15 Yeats until it returns to normal. But I must say, New Orleans is one of the most amazing cities I've ever come across.

[@tiffprendergast]

What happened to these people now😢

[@tiffprendergast]

How bout an update video

[@FranMazz]

wow 22 minutes, nice vid, I LOVE ALL U.S.A! im Argentinian... gettings!...

[@tiffprendergast]

It’s too not tuh

[@JustAnUpTownGirl]

chachmofo, do you live near water? does it rain where you live? earthquakes? regular forest fires? how are you immune from mother nature and the follies of men? tell me so that i can be too because my taxes are paid - so's my homeowners insurance and flood insurance and i'd love to never have to worry like you.

[@konigr]

Excellent video. I flew to New Orleans from Birmingham, Alabama and saw the horror for myself. Although a fair few areas are fully up and running again (especially the CBD) other areas such as The Lower 9th Wars still need a lot of work on them. The debris might have all been cleard, but the reconstruction will tale at leather another 10 - 15 Yeats until it returns to normal. But I must say, New Orleans is one of the most amazing cities I've ever come across.

[@tiffprendergast]

Roman Konig I agree