How to Rebuild a City: Field Guide from a Work in Progress

by Anne Gisleson (Editor), Tristan Thompson (Editor), Catherine Burke (Editor)

With contributions and collaborations from over 100 residents, writers, photographers, artists, and community organizations from New Orleans (and beyond) who kickstarted the recovery process, Press Street's latest book presents the post-disaster landscape from the perspectives of those who are navigating their way through it. Intended as a reflection of the many ways that New Orleanians' have realized our way towards recovery, actively and creatively engaging with our communities, the book also serves as a primer of sorts for those who may encounter the post-disaster lifestyle wherever they live. Filled with advice, know-how and citizens sharing their stories of how they put the pieces back together, How to Rebuild a City celebrates the collective spirit of New Orleans as the city moves beyond crisis and into a brighter, safer and stronger future. Press Street is a non-profit 501c3 organization that promotes art and literature in the community through events, publications, and arts education. Proceeds from "How to Rebuild a City" will benefit Rebuilding Together New Orleans.

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Larry-bob Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this on a recent trip to New Orleans. Clearly-written, beautifully designed book about the ways in which the citizens of New Orleans worked together to recover from the Katrina disaster. I also read it thinking of the ways in which it could be applied in other situations, such as when the inevitable major earthquake strikes California.