In honor of Jane Jacobs, please join us for a FREE walking tour of Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard highlighting the revitalization efforts of this historic Central City corridor. We will have a walking discussion about the evolution of the corridor from the influx of immigrants to the Civil Rights movement to Hurricane Katrina and beyond. The event will highlight recent revitalization successes and how they respect the rich history which has molded this cultural corridor. The walk will take place on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, between Erato St. and Philip St.

Bring your phone or camera to snap pics along Upperline St. An old market, corner stores and the hidden river just beyond Tchoupitoulas St. are a few things that make this quintessential New Orleans.

The Urban Conservancy and StayLocal are working with local architect and Jane Jacobs scholar Marilyn Feldmeier (who is also a resident of the neighborhood). Our focus is on "What Makes West Mag a Success?" West Mag is the stretch between Jefferson and Henry Clay. This area is distressed as a result of the Southeast Louisiana (SELA) drainage construction project.

Take an after-work stroll through a typical neighborhood in Mid-City, between Carrollton Ave. and Jefferson Davis Pkwy. Learn how the area has changed over time, from a cypress swamp to working class homes to an historic neighborhood at the heart of our city.