Natural Disasters Hurricane Katrina Destroyed Term Paper

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An effective public transportation system has several positive effects including reducing local and regional energy expenditures; reducing dependence on fossil fuels and foreign energy supplies; improving the quality of life in the region as a whole; linking New Orleans with surrounding regions more effectively to stimulate clustered economic growth; and reducing income disparity by increasing access to jobs, public services, and educational institutions. An effective transportation system is also tourist-friendly and New Orleans has historically relied on tourist dollars as a large percentage of its economy. Finally, a networked transportation system will create jobs.

One of the great challenges in rebuilding New Orleans is overcoming the overwhelming setbacks that have already occurred during the rebuilding process.

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Rescue efforts were hampered by federal mismanagement of FIMA; the displacement of residents has never been fully remedied by state and federal government; insurance companies have stranded their customers, leading to deep and potentially irreversible economic depression in the region. New Orleans is at a pivotal point in the rebuilding process. If enough positive action is taken now, the city can avoid misallocating precious funds. New Orleans must rebuild itself as a socially just, economically viable, and progressive American city......

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