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Ed Blakely to Head Recovery Efforts in New Orleans

Noted L.A.-area scholar Ed Blakely helped Oakland and L.A. rebound from earthquakes; now he's turning to the resurrection of New Orleans.

Though the devastation in New Orleans took place a continent away from L.A., the city of New Orleans has enlisted Southern Californian Ed Blakely to leads its recovery efforts. A former professor at USC and UC-Riverside and longtime advocate of smart growth, Blakely led recovery efforts following earthquakes in both L.A. and the Bay Area. Blakely recently spoke with TPR about his new appointment as Recovery ‘Czar’ and his strategy for reviving New Orleans.

Published Tuesday January 9, 2007

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Ed Blakely

What responsibilities are you assuming in the Parish of New Orleans?

I am the director of recovery for the city and parish of New Orleans, and my job is to coordinate all the city agencies and subordinate agencies to rebuild New Orleans. We have all the FEMA and federal funding assets. I will be coordinating all the funds that come into the city, whether they are public or private.

What immediate challenges do you face as you walk into this new position in New Orleans? What sort of shape is New Orleans in?

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