How were the 9 sites selected?
Nine sites in neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Katrina have been identified for the 2008 Partners in Preservation Program. They were selected using the following criteria: • Community Anchor: a gathering place for the community (e.g., church, community center) damaged by Hurricane Katrina • Historic significance: Sites must be either listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and must reflect the rich heritage of New Orleans. • Project Plan: There must be a clearly articulated project plan for the preservation of the site that stipulates how the goal will be realized. • Organizational excellence: The site steward must demonstrate organizational excellence to take the project from concept to completion within a set budget and time frame. • Completion date: The preservation project must be completed by June 2009. In addition, community and public support for the sites shared through stories, photos and comments that are posted at www.partnersinpreservation.com
