Sliver by the River

The Sliver by the River is a nickname for the area of New Orleans, Louisiana, closest to the Mississippi River, which escaped major flooding after Hurricane Katrina hit the city on August 29, 2005.[1][2] It exists on higher ground, the natural levee built up by centuries of flooding before there was human settlement. It generally corresponds to the mid-19th-century Crescent City nickname for the city.

After people returned to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, many settled in this area.[3] In this area are many businesses and historic homes which survived the hurricane.[4] This area also saw more redevelopment following the hurricane, while other (usually poorer) areas saw little investment.[5]

The Sliver by the River included parts or all of the Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Warehouse District, Garden District, Uptown, and Carrollton neighborhoods of New Orleans.

References
  1. "In New Orleans, Home Is Still Far Away". Los Angeles Times. 2006-02-26. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. International, Living on Earth / World Media Foundation / Public Radio. "Living on Earth: Racism and NOLA's Recovery". Living on Earth. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  3. "New Orleans Tours Include Hurricane Ruin". Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  4. Here you'll find the historic houses, most of the nightclubs and restaurants, supermarkets and home supply centers.
  5. "Very few takers for loans to rebuild New Orleans". The New York Times. 2006-03-06. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
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