Blight 2416 Dante - Happy Birthday

From: Joseph I. Giarrusso
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 7:48 AM
To: NorthWest Carrollton
Cc: Amanda B. Rizzo ; T. Gordon McLeod
Subject: Re: Constantly Blighted Fw: Blight, 2416 Dante: Weeds and windows open to the elements

 

Amanda, will you please check on this?  Thanks.

 

Joe

-------- Original message --------

From: NorthWest Carrollton

Date: 12/18/18 9:55 PM (GMT-06:00)

To: "Joseph I. Giarrusso", Scott Andrews, Debi Theobald NorthWest Carrollton Crime Liaison, 311 <311@nola.gov>

Subject: Constantly Blighted Fw: Blight, 2416 Dante: Weeds and windows open to the elements

Please note the date of Jan 4, 2018 on the email below.

I have reporting this address to 311 no fewer than 3 times this year.

 

This photo is from May https://www.flickr.com/photos/nwcarrollton/41530313445/

 

I would like to understand why TODAY - December 18, 2018 it looks worse than it did in January.

Weeds are as high as they can grow. Portions of the building are open to the elements.

AND the fire hydrant on the corner - which you can no longer see! - is leaking.

 

PLEASE have something done before this goes on for 2 years.

 

Sincerely,

Jenel Hazlett

NorthWest Carrollton

 

----Forwarded Message-----
From: NorthWest Carrollton
Sent: Jan 4, 2018 4:00 PM
To: 311 Nola <311@nola.gov>
Cc: Debi Theobald NorthWest Carrollton Crime Liaison
Subject: Blight, 2416 Dante: Weeds and windows open to the elements


311:

Please create a request to have the blight at 2416 Dante Street addressed.

The below link shows some of the issues, specially the high weeds covering the sidewalk which creates a pedestrian safety issue.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nwcarrollton/24392522827/in/album-72157668137658999/

Some windows are also broken and open the property to the elements.

Sincerely,
Jenel Hazlett
NorthWest Carrollton

January 14 Forum on Parks Millage

There will be a meeting to discuss the millage (tax to be voted on in May)

MONDAY January 14th

6:30 PM - 8PM

St. Mary's Dominican High School

7701 Walmsley Ave

Secured parking and entry is from Burdeteel Street at the back of the school

Please see the article in Uptown Messenger for additional details


"Voters in May will decide on milestone changes to how the city funds and operates its public recreational spaces. To give New Orleanians a clearer understanding of how these cherished city services could be overhauled, the Carrollton Area Network is holding a public forum Jan. 14.
Presenters from the Audubon Institute, the New Orleans Recreation Development
Commission, Parks and Parkways and New Orleans City Park will discuss at a forum moderated by Keith Twitchell of the Committee for Better New Orleans.


The ballot proposal would give City Park its first dedicated millage while reducing the millage for Audubon Park by nearly half. Parks and Parkways and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission would see an increase in their funding. Property owners continue paying the same amount under the 20-year plan, city officials say.
The new parks overhaul also calls for unified oversight for the city’s recreational entities under a cooperative agreement approved by City Council on Dec. 20.


This agreement allows more resource-sharing among the four agencies. They could more easily leverage their buying power in negotiating contracts, share large equipment for maintenance and beautification projects, and exchange information and strategies on storm-water control, fundraising, social media communication and other activities.
Programming among City Park, Audubon and NORDC would be shared to increase access to recreational activities. The agreement also calls for increased safety and environmental initiatives.


The four agencies’ top executives are to meet quarterly under the plan and to hold public meetings twice a year.


The May ballot proposal would adjust the millage rates from 2021 to 2040. If the millage adjustment passes, the current 6.31 mills, expected to bring in about $22 million, would be distributed as follows:
• Audubon would receive 1.95 mills ($6.59 million) instead of the current 3.31 mills ($10.92 million);
• NORDC’s adjusted millage would be increased to 1.95 mills ($6.59 million) from 1.5 mills ($4.95 million);
• Parks and Parkways’ millage would be increased to 1.8 mills (or $6.08 million);
• City Park would receive .61 mill (nearly $2.06 million)."

Community Forum on Climate & Equity for District A

Hollygrove Neighbors Association invites you to

the Community Forum on Climate & Equity for District A

on October 11, 2018, 10 AM to 12 PM,

at the Carrollton Hollygrove Senior Center,

3300 Hamilton Street.

At this meeting we'll have an honest discussion on how climate change impacts our daily lives in New Orleans and the city's climate action plan. The truth is, we're going to have to make a few changes to ensure the brightest future for our children and grandchildren. It's going to be up to us to make sure those changes are fair and beneficial to our neighborhoods.

The forum will also highlight the work of local groups making great strides to strengthen our neighborhoods and our city. Leaders working to develop small businesses, create more transportation options, reduce waste, and balance our energy systems will join us as we develop our vision for a resilient New Orleans.


Questions contact

Dee Dee Green

Area Program Director
AFSC & Peace by Piece New Orleans
(504) 565-3596 (o)
(504) 418-5070 (cell)
vgreen@afsc.org

Parking & Infrastructure Damage 8200 Block of Apricot

This problem exists



BECAUSE this truck (photo taken in 2013) has been parking on the greenspace
AND the storm drain since the drainage repairs were completed.


While we wait for repairs a new truck now parks in the 2700 block Dante at the corner of Apricot.
Eventually this bit of infrastructure will end up needing repairs as well.



NOTHING will CHANGE without PARKING ENFORCEMENT.

NOPD Online - property crime reporting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 15, 2017

NOPD Launches New Online Crime Reporting Tool NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Police department today announced the launch of NOPD Online, a new online reporting system that will enable citizens to file non-emergency police reports quickly and easily over the internet. The system is designed to take information and generate completed reports for non-violent crimes. The new system can be accessed here: https://nola.gov/nopdonline/ “The NOPD Online reporting system will allow citizens to report non-violent crimes quickly and easily, and enable our department to continue focusing manpower and resources on protecting public safety,” said Chief Michael Harrison. “It’s a win-win, for the city and for our officers.” On the site, citizens will be asked four questions to begin the process for submitting and printing incident reports instantly and free of charge. Reporting persons will be asked to verify: Whether the incident is or is not an emergency Did the incident occur within Orleans Parish? There are no known suspects Whether or not the incident occurred on an interstate or the Crescent City Connection The NOPD Online is designed to take property crimes reports such as a stolen bicycle, lost or stolen cell phone and incidents involving unknown offenders. When the reporting process is complete, citizens will receive a case number and see prominent notification that the report was successfully submitted. Reports can then be printed for records and used during the process of filing insurance claims. An NOPD officer will follow up on the report if further action is needed. Citizens should continue to report Incidents involving immediate danger through Emergency 9-1-1. The new “Desk Officer Online Reporting System” is operated by Lexis/Nexis and has been adopted by over 300 law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada. The system streamlines the reporting and communication process so officers can focus on mission-critical aspects of their duties. The NOPD Online reporting system is anticipated to free up officers time in responding to calls in person and will improve NOPD response time for emergencies.

New Orleans Crime Coalition - survey results

Good Morning –

 

The New Orleans Crime Coalition has released the results of its annual resident satisfaction survey measuring public perception of the performance of the New Orleans Police Department.

 

We hope you will help spread the results of the annual NOCC Citizen Perception survey through your respective social media platforms using the attached neighborhood satisfaction infographic and #NewOrleansCrimeCoalition. For your convenience, we’ve also included some suggested copy below.

 

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

 

#NewOrleansCrimeCoalition releases results of annual resident satisfaction survey measuring the public’s perception of the performance of the New Orleans Police Department. Want to know how your district responded? View the report at: crimecoalitionnola.com/news.

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration,

Anna Koehl

 

Anna Corin Koehl, APR

504-524-3342

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For 90 years. The strength to shout. The wisdom to whisper.

BMF is a partner in IPREX, the global network of communication agencies

 

Training on How to Clean a Catch Basin being held throughout the city

See the link below for details and to sign up
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adopt-a-catch-basin-district-clean-ups-tickets-38128143303

DESCRIPTION

Please join the Neighborhood Engagement Office for a catch-basin cleanup day. Volunteers and residents will work together to clear vegetation and debris from around catch basins in their respective neighborhoods. Meeting locations for each district are:

• District C- October 7th (Eastbank- St. Roch Church; Westbank- Norman Playground)

• District B- October 14th (Taylor Playground)

• District E- October 21st (Lake Forest Charter School)

• District D- October 28th (Beacon Light Church)

• District A- October 28th (Brooks Shaw Church)

In November, after we learn how to do it, residents of NorthWest Carrollton are going to work to ensure that the front of the catch basins are clear.  Then we'll watch how they perform and call the ones that are problematic into 311.

And track them until they are fully functional.  

NOPD Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 21, 2016

NOPD BEGINS FIRST PHASE OF RESTRUCTURING EFFORT TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CITY   NEW ORLEANS—Starting this week, residents and visitors will see a significant surge in neighborhood patrols as the NOPD adds a total of 54 officers to patrol to respond to citizen calls for service. The additional manpower on the street is the first phase of a major restructuring effort within the department that aims to increase police presence and reduce violent crime in neighborhoods across the city.   “My number one priority is to make New Orleans a safer city and we are doing that by putting the right number of officers on the street to prevent crime and to respond quickly when residents need our help,” said NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison. “This new deployment strategy makes us more visible and gives us the resources we need to quickly dispatch an officer to a person in need. I am committed to continuing to use our resources efficiently and effectively to give our community the police services they deserve. And as we continue to grow, every neighborhood will see more police.”   The restructuring effort is based on a review commissioned by Chief Harrison in 2015 that analyzed department staffing and resources to determine the most effective and efficient structuring of the NOPD. Based on the staffing analysis portion of the study, which included interviews and focus groups with officers, Berkshire Advisors determined that the department needed to add a minimum of 94 officers to patrol.   The first phase of the restructuring effort that begins today includes the reassignment of a total of 54 officers to patrol. That includes: Consolidating staff positions and reassigning district duties. This move shifts non-essential duties, including administrative and mechanical tasks, away from commissioned officers. Reassignment of Motorcycle Division to districts. This move puts officers who are specially trained in traffic enforcement in the districts. Reassignment of Community Coordinating Sergeants and Quality of Life Officers to patrol duties. As the NOPD moves toward becoming a strong community policing focused department, every officer is being trained to provide these services to citizens. In addition to putting more boots on the ground, the new deployment strategy builds more free time into officers’ schedules for community policing activities. On top of reassigning these officers to patrol in this first phase, 28 recruits from Class #173 will complete field training and will begin patrol on April 24. The second phase of the restructuring effort will add more officers to patrol as soon as their civilian replacements are hired, which is expected to happen by the end of the first quarter of this year.   More boots on the ground will lead to better response times   Having more officers available to respond to citizen calls for service is expected to significantly decrease police response times. In fact, according to the Berkshire Advisors review, putting an additional 94 officers on patrol, will allow the NOPD to respond to 90 percent of all emergency calls for service within 7 minutes.   At the same time, Chief Harrison has worked to create innovative solutions to free up officers’ time in the field, including: Adding more staff in the Alternative Police Response (APR) Unit to handle non-violent property crime reports via telephone; Building an on-line reporting system to report non-violent property crimes to police; and Updating the City’s False Alarm Ordinance to cut time wasted responding to false alarms. The NOPD is also continuing its aggressive recruiting and hiring campaign, which led to the launch of four new recruit classes in 2015. Right now, a total of 56 recruits are in training at the NOPD Training Academy. The department is expected to graduate one recruit class and start another recruit class in April.   # # #

Parking between the sidewalk and the street

"... Sect 146-531 defines the sidewalk as “the portion of the street between the curblines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent property lines intended for use by pedestrians”.  A curbline is the edge where a raised curb meets a street or other roadway.  From an engineering perspective, the actual raised curbs are not intended for or designed to support vehicles parking on them.  Based on the how “sidewalk” is defined in the City code, the design/intent of a curb from an engineering perspective (and to prevent damage to our curbs) and our established practice for enforcement, parking on the curb or anywhere between the curbline and adjacent property line is illegal per Sect 154-923(a)(1).  Per Sect 154-923(a)(6), parking within 20 feet of an intersection is also illegal.  Signage is not required in either instance for enforcement.  I will have my parking enforcement staff inspect this location for possible illegal parking.

Regards,

Mark D. Jernigan, P.E., PMP, LTC (Ret)

Director, Department of Public Works

City of New Orleans

1300 Perdido St, Suite 6W03

New Orleans, LA 70112

Office: 504-658-8000

Fax: 504-658-8007

AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates

Every summer in our Community Kitchen we have a large Summer Feeding Program where we send out 6-7,000+ meals a day for low-income children in summer camp programs around town. Children are out of school, thereby most at risk for hunger. We send out breakfast, lunch and snacks for over 4,000 kids in need Monday-Friday from our kitchen. We partner with over 80 feeding sites like Boys & Girls Club and community centers to distribute these meals around Greater New Orleans. This is our busiest time of year and we could not do it without our team of AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates and community volunteers. Each summer we have a team of about 20 AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates that serve a 10-week-term in various areas within our Summer Feeding Program.

In the next month we will be looking to hire AmeriCorps for these positions, see below for information about the term of service and positions available. AmeriCorps members receive a bi-weekly living allowance as well as an education award at the end of their service. This is a great fit for college students or recent graduates looking for a strong resume builder this summer!

 

About AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates

AmeriCorps operates a short-term program during the summer months known as VISTA Summer Associates. AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates will serve a 10 week term at participating anti-hunger and anti-poverty organizations in 12 states to build capacity, implement new projects and provide technical support to organizations in underserved communities. This year, the Corporation for National and Community Service has awarded several AmeriCorps positions to Second Harvest to assist with this year’s Summer Feeding program.

To meet our needs, Second Harvest is seeking committed individuals over the age of 18 to fill AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate roles working as delivery drivers, administrative assistants and in meal production for a 10-week term from May 25th- July 31st. Associates must be able to commit to the entire 10-week term.

 

If you are interested in applying for these positions, please reply to Lauren Robinson, larobinson@secondharvest.org or (504)729-2849. Thank you all for your amazing volunteer work at Second Harvest Food Bank, have a wonderful weekend!

About Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank serves as the heart of a regional network of 474 partner agencies across south Louisiana, which is home to some of the most poverty-stricken communities in the United States. Through this network, we are strategically positioned to lead the fight against hunger and build long-term food security by providing food access, advocacy, education and disaster response to those in need in our area.

Community Kitchen Summer Feeding Program at Second Harvest Food Bank

Summer Feeding provides low-income children enrolled in Orleans and Jefferson Parish summer camps with a free breakfast and lunch each day. All of the meals are prepared in the Community Kitchen located at 700 Edwards Ave in Elmwood and then sent out for delivery. This year’s Summer Feeding Program will aim to deliver 6-7,000 breakfast and lunch meals daily to approximately 4,000 children.

Lauren Robinson

Volunteer Services Coordinator

504.729.2849 Direct

larobinson@secondharvest.org

700 Edwards Ave | New Orleans, LA 70123

504.734.1322 | 504.733.8336 Fax

   

 

 

 

Hold On...I'm coming...Hold on... Recovery Roads Repair coming in 2016

Please see the map of the Leonidas neighborhood from the Recovery Roads website: http://recoveryroads.nola.gov/Portals/0/LeonidasNeighborhood.pdf   

It shows what types of repairs are planned in this neighborhood.

The waterline replacements will happen in conjunction with the Recovery Roads work.

Repairs start SUMMER of 2016.

Thank you Cheryn Robles, City of New Orleans Department of Public Works,
for answering the Neighborhood's questions
about Roadway and Sewerage & Water Board repairs.

Before - After - Thank you NORA

8518 Pritchard Place  - NORA Sale Success

BEFORE

Last 2 Sales/Transfers
Sale/Transfer Date	Price	Grantor	Grantee
11-2013	$38,000	KIRK EVIE A.G.	MCGOLDRICK GARDENS LLC
04-2012	$0	NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	KIRK EVIE A.G.

AFTER ...... AND it looks GREAT! 

The property was originally on a Auction List but never went to Sheriff's sale.  NORA owned it and did a property swap with a lady named Evie Kirk for her townhouse in New Orleans East.  Evie Kirk then sold it to Peter Gardner. 

Painted Utility Box on Carrollton @ Apricot (Walmsley)

Perhaps you noticed the newly painted utility box on Carrollton?

CVUNOLA.org has program that works with neighborhood organizations to paint utility boxes.
 
Yep, that's a Raccoon in the tree.

Egrets and Herons are frequent visitors to NorthWest Carrollton

as are opossums


That would be Archie, the neighborhood peacock.

Opposing the Perez development in Holy Cross

From: NorthWest Carrollton [mailto:nwcarrollton@mindspring.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 11:15 PM
To: Stacy Head; jawilliams@nola.gov; Susan G. Guidry; LaToya Cantrell; nramsey@nola.gov; jbrossett@nola.gov; James A. Gray
Subject: Perez Development in the Lower 9th Ward

Council members;

NorthWest Carrollton stands in solidarity with the Lower 9 Vision Coalition in its strong opposition to the Perez development.

Too many of us sat through far too many PostKatrina Planning Meetings, Master Plan Meetings and CZO Meetings to have the work that has been outlined ignored.

The proposed development does NOT align with the Master Plan, current zoning or the proposed CZO.

Seeing the work the recovering New Orleans community collectively accomplished during all these meetings ignored by the Mayor and newly elected Council is disrespectful of the citizenry.

C1A does NOT belong in a restricted corner of the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood

Just over the bridge, St. Claude Ave is a Main Street. 

Any development in the Lower 9 should respect the history of the main thoroughfare, St. Claude, and align with the rest of the St. Claude Main Street Program.

If you want to look at what happens when the kind of development Perez is proposing is tried in what is essentially a residential neighborhood, look to the history of the development at what was "Uptown Square".  It didn't work.  

Sure there is some success here but redevelopment has occurred and reoccured because it was never really the right thing in the right place.  IF New Orleans can't make this kind of development work in the more monied and developed areas of Uptown we really need to think long and hard about what will work for the people of the Lower 9.

The concept of "Density" should not be used to push a "Developers know best" mentality.  

"Density" only has a hope of working when the surrounding infrastructure and transportation options (Bus routes, street size, traffic flow options...) support it.

Before New Orleans starts pushing "Density" we need to be able to provide basic and consistent services.

Why should a Carrollton Area Neighborhood care?  Because we know that the  Lower 9th Ward is only the 1st in a long string "Developers know best" density battles to come.

The people who live in the Lower 9 KNOW what they want.  The City Council should listen.

Calculate your potential property tax increases

Use this handy dandy calculator from The Lens to calculate what your taxes will be

if Mayor Mitch gets his wish to raise our property taxes. 

Use the Assessor's Website if you need to check what your value your property is currently assessed. (And while you're at it make sure that it says you have a homestead exemption if your property is owner occupied!)

Please note that it looks like the proposal for JUST Fire & Police is 20 mills total, 10 mills each.
Oh and these 20 mills are JUST for Fire & Police.   Go ahead .... now....
Use the handy dandy calculator

Shocked? Probably. But not surprised, right?

When so many neighborhoods were jumping on the "Security District" bandwagon, 

NorthWest Carrollton did our research and decided against requesting one for our area.

WHY?  

Well for one we have a number of fixed income older neighbors and they were against it.

*and* 

We believe that taxes for NOPD should come from and be used for the benefit of the WHOLE city.   

Crime doesn't conveniently stop at neighborhood boundaries.

Neither do Police Districts.

The "I got mine" Security District approach may randomly and rarely benefit a few or give a false sense of security to the neighborhood willing to tax themselves extra but if there aren't enough sufficiently paid police on duty.... it won't matter much.

What I am wondering is just how much of an increase in our property taxes can we take before the boom that New Orleans is seeing begins to bust.

Wildlife Habitat in NorthWest Carrollton

Send email to nwcarrollton@mindspring.com if you are interested in turning your yard into a Certified Wildlife Habitat.  We already have one Certified Wildlife Habitat in the neighborhood and would love to add more.


The information below is taken directly from National Wildlife Federations Website

Autumn brings dramatic changes in the bird life of any North American backyard. As many of the feathered residents that visit your yard during summer go south, migrants from regions to the north will pass through. Some will make brief stopovers while others will spend the winter.
You can make the most of this seasonal avian passage by making some adjustments to your property that will attract greater numbers of different birds in the fall—and help them thrive. Consider the following ideas:

 1. Provide running water:

 The sound of running water in a birdbath or pond will be heard by migrating birds from some distance, and will draw them to the bath for a drink, and possibly a quick dip. Most migrants that visit birdbaths with running water eat insects. These include warblers, vireos, flycatchers, thrushes and thrashers. In addition, the juveniles of summer resident birds are likely to spend more time at the pool before moving to more southern climes.
Tip: Running water can be created in a single pool birdbath by installing an electric mister or bubbler, available from bird supply stores. A small pump will move water in a multiple-tiered birdbath, causing the water to make a splashing noise as it recirculates from top to bottom.

2. Leave sugar water feeders out:

Don’t take down sugar water feeders as soon as local hummingbirds and orioles start leaving in the fall. There are huge numbers of hummingbirds and orioles that have spent the summer farther north; as they migrate through your area, they will recharge themselves at the feeders. And juvenile hummingbirds, the last to abandon nesting grounds, feed on sugar water long after their parents have gone south.

3. Clean out birdhouses:

Early fall is a good time to clean out and make necessary repairs to birdhouses in preparation for hosting species that roost during fall and winter. The old nests usually attract insects and parasites and should be removed before winter residents move in. In many areas, bluebirds, chickadees, nuthatches and winter wrens may take up nightly residence in birdhouses to keep warm and safe.

4. Create brush piles:

Save your fall clippings of branches and twigs and pile them in a corner of the yard (where they will be less intrusive) to create cover for birds. Most birds that prefer habitat on the ground—such as dark-eyed juncos, tree sparrows and white-throated sparrows—will use brush piles for roosting at night and for protection from predators.
Tip: Fallen evergreen trees, placed along the border of the yard, create more cover that will last throughout the winter.

 5. Plant evergreens:

There is no better natural cover for birds in fall and winter than evergreens. Planted near feeders and birdbaths, they will attract migrants and provide cover (and thus increase the safety factor) for many birds after deciduous trees lose their leaves.

6. Increase the number of feeders:

Autumn is a good time to double the number and kinds of feeders you put out for the birds. Starting with the first cool fall days, the consumption of bird food will increase and continue to increase as the average daily temperatures drop.
Tip: To attract the greatest number and variety of birds, provide a variety of seed and suet feeders. Northern cardinals, for example, prefer tray feeders, where they can perch on a ledge, while chickadees are more adept at landing on small perches or clinging to wire netting that surrounds feeders. Other birds, including several species of sparrow, feed on or near the ground, while woodpeckers are drawn to suet hanging from tree trunks.

7. Move the action closer:

One of the main reasons for feeding birds is so that you can enjoy watching their behavior in a natural environment. If you move your bird feeders and birdbaths closer to the house, you can get close to the creatures without disturbing them.
 Tip: If there is not enough natural cover just outside the windows, plant some or place potted evergreens around the feeders and baths. The birds will adapt to being close to the house quickly.

8. Provide foods for insect eaters:

Many birds that frequent backyards will not eat seeds, but they will eat insects and fruits. Cedar waxwings, American robins, northern mockingbirds, some woodpeckers, and migrating thrushes, thrashers and tanagers will feed readily on chunks of apples, berries and jellies from containers. Bluebirds, robins, mockingbirds and some woodpeckers will eat live mealworms (available at pet supply stores) served in a tray feeder.

9. Bring bird sounds indoors:

With the arrival of cooler weather, people tend to close their doors and windows, blocking out the pleasant sounds of birds singing, scolding and chattering. If you like those sounds, consider installing a wireless baby monitoring device outside, and send the sounds of nature inside to a well-placed receiver.

10. Protect birds against collisions:

More birds collide with windows during fall than any other season of the year. Often migrating birds that are not familiar with the terrain will see the reflections of a woodland in a windowpane and fly right into it. If the reflection can be removed or muted with soap, netting, screening or by hanging streamers on the outside, the birds will veer away from it.
Tip: Whatever technique you use, do it on the outside of the pane. Pulling drapes inside will enhance the reflection on the outside. Pasting silhouettes of birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, may also help deter flying birds.

Adapted from "Avian-Attractions " by George Harrison, National Wildlife , October/November 2003.

New Orleans Walkability

http://www.walkscore.com/LA/New_Orleans

Hi Officer Eddington:

 

It's been quite awhile since I sent a list like this but unfortunately the cars have piled up again.   Please work your magic and get these tagged and dragged as fast as possible. Thanks!!!!!!!  

 

FIG STREET

8200 block of Fig/Right at corner of Fig and Dublin

Dark Blue Acura

MISS plate #LXE221 (it's inside the car)

wrecked and abandoned

Vacant Lot next to 8518 Fig 

White Plymouth Voyager

LA plate #OGL723

PRITCHARD PLACE

8524 Pritchard Pl

Red/White Ford F1500

LA plate W536384

BELFAST STREET

8434 Belfast St

Green Ford Explorer

No Plate

8423-25 Belfast 

Bronze Chrysler Seabring

LA plate #WHW225

Vacant Lot corner Belfast/Cambronne

Maroon Mitsubishi

No plate

8311-8309 Belfast (across the stree from this address)

Brownish GMC Suburban

No Plate

APRICOT STREET

8239 Apricot Street

Black Pontiac Granad

LA plate # XAU458

8404 Apricot Street

Utility Trailer Full of Trash and Garbage

No Plate

NELSON STREET

8333 Nelson Street

Blue Silverado

AL plate # 2B79M27

 

8228 Nelson Street

Green Chevy Malibu

LA plate # SIL512

JOLIET STREET

2514 Joliet Street

Bronze GMC Truck

No Plate

2517 Joliet Street

Faded Black Toyota Camry

No Plate

2438 Joliet Street

Green Toyota Camry LE

No Plate

 

Across from 2816 Joliet Street

Greysih Town and Country Chrysler Van

No Plate

CAMBRONNE STREET

Corner of Cambronne and Belfast Streets

White/Black United Cab

No plate

Already marked for tow #3492678

 

 

Corner of Cambronne and Belfast Streets

Red Ford Van and Utility Trailer

LA plate # TGH509

 

2621 Cambronne Street

White Saturn Vue

LA plate #RID162

DUBLIN STREET

2924-26 Dublin Street

Dark 2 door Dodge Stratus

LA plate # OIK095