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Affordable Housing Project in New Orleans Faces Structural Failures

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 18
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What happened

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Brad Pitt’s foundation built 109 affordable homes in New Orleans for residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Reports indicate that the majority of these homes are now in disarray, suffering from construction-related issues including mold, termites, and rotting wood. The nonprofit has reportedly stopped assisting residents and has apparently become defunct.

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Why it matters

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The structural problems in the housing development have led to residents filing pending lawsuits. The failure of the project creates a local housing and municipal burden in New Orleans.

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Who's involved

  • Frank GehryProvided professional input for housing projects in New Orleans.
  • New OrleansThe city where the affordable housing project was located.
  • Brad PittLed the nonprofit foundation that built the affordable homes.

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  1. Gehry, Ban, Adjaye, and others were commissioned to design homes for New Orleans rebuilding efforts.1 source
  2. Gehry and Pitt's foundation contributed to affordable housing efforts in New Orleans in 2022.1 source

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