Bike and Bash December 12

December 6, 2015 by Charlie London

A Bike and Bash event will be held on Saturday, December 12th from 3pm-6:30pm.   The event will start in Lemann Park (628 N. Claiborne Ave) with arts & crafts and a safety talk.  Then everyone will walk or bike to Parkway Bakery for a party.   The Friends of Lafitte Greenway hope to host monthly events for health and wellness.

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Celebrate the opening of the Lafitte Greenway with a free community ride and party!

3:00 Gather at Lemann Playground
628 N Claiborne Ave / Greenway at Claiborne Riverside
Live Music by James Andrews, Bike Decoration Station, Hula Hooping, Fun for the Family!
Bring your bike or walking shoes.

3:30
Community Bike
1.5 Mile Ride & Walk to Parkway Bakery

4:00 Bash at Parkway Bakery and Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
Musical Entertainment by James Andrews, DJ Hunter King, $5 Po’Boys; Specialty Food Items, Refreshments, Bike Easy Bike Valet

HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF LAFITTE GREENWAY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
New Orleans City Councilmembers Jared Brossett, Latoya Cantrell, Susan Guidry, Nadine Ramsey
NORDC
Parks and Parkways
Bike Easy
New Orleans Regional Traffic Safety Coalition
Hey Now Hooping

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
Parkway Bakery and Tavern
IATSE Local 478
Mid-City Market
Whole Foods Market
People for Bikes
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
New Belgium Brewing
Coca-Cola Foundation

WHEN:
December 12, 2015 at 3pm – 6:30pm

WHERE:
Lemann Playground to Parkway Bakery
628 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans

Google map and directions

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LAFITTE GREENWAY IS OFFICIALLY OPEN

November 6, 2015 by Charlie London

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CITY CELEBRATES OPENING OF
LAFITTE GREENWAY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATH
2.6 mile Linear Park Stretches from French Quarter to Mid-City
NEW ORLEANS – Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined City Councilmembers, City Officials, and community stakeholders to celebrate the opening of the $9.1 million Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path. Stretching 2.6 miles, the Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path is a multi-use trail and linear park connecting six historic neighborhoods from the French Quarter to Bayou St. John and Mid-City. The Lafitte Greenway corridor is bounded by Basin Street, Lafitte Street, St. Louis Street and North Alexander Street. Before being converted to a railroad right-of-way, the corridor was the site of the Carondelet Canal that brought ships from Lake Pontchartrain and Bayou St. John to the historic French Quarter.

“The Lafitte Greenway is a truly transformational project that will spur community revitalization in the heart of New Orleans,” Mayor Mitch Landrieu said. “By converting this former industrial railway into a recreational green space, we are promoting not only healthy lifestyles, but also connecting neighborhoods in an entirely new way. As one of my administration’s committed capital projects, the Lafitte Greenway is another sign of the city we are working every day to build.”

The Lafitte Greenway lighting became operational this week. Photo courtesy Jennifer Ruley.
Lafitte Greenway lighting. Photo courtesy Jennifer Ruley.

The Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path includes a 12-foot wide asphalt path for bicyclists and pedestrians, new recreation fields and green space, landscaping improvements with over 500 trees, native meadows, rain gardens, trail lighting, storm water retention features, curb extensions, signal-enhanced high visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps at sidewalk corners, environmental remediation and a crushed stone walking path. A bicycle/pedestrian roundabout links the Lafitte Greenway with the Jefferson Davis Parkway and Wisner Bike Trails. At this time, the Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path is managed by the City of New Orleans. The City is working with The Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit dedicated to conservation, on a long-range management structure to ensure the Lafitte Greenway’s operation and security. The Trust for Public Land was also a partner in the development of the Lafitte Greenway by acquiring and donating property for the project. With assistance from the Urban Waters Federal Partnership, an innovative federal union comprised of 14 agencies, the City is receiving technical support to promote the Lafitte Greenway’s long term viability.

Because of heavy rains in the spring and summer of this year, the recreation fields and greenspace adjacent to the Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path remain closed to the public as grass and meadow plantings continue to establish. Because of the growing season in New Orleans, these areas may not be fully established until late spring 2016. The City is monitoring its contractor, Durr Construction, as it maintains the fields and landscaping during this period. The City requests that the public stay on the multi-use trail and avoid walking on the grassy areas during this period. Until the City fully opens the Lafitte Greenway’s recreation fields and green space, no official activities or events will be permitted.

District A Councilmember Susan G. Guidry said , “Proposed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Lafitte Greenway is truly a transformative development for New Orleans.  Connecting historic neighborhoods through four Council districts, the Greenway establishes a new corridor for transportation, health, neighborhood business, and community development in the heart of our city. Coming into office, I identified the Greenway as my top priority project, and I have been proud to work with the community leaders, particularly the Friends of Lafitte Greenway, whose tireless advocacy, planning, and community building efforts have made this day a reality. The Greenway’s potential is immense, and today’s grand opening is only the beginning. I look forward to continuing to work to make the Greenway the best it can be as amenities, programming and community partnerships are established in the months and years to come.”

District B Councilmember LaToya Cantrell said, “The opening of the Lafitte Greenway signifies another milestone for the city’s transportation infrastructure. As we move forward, we must also encourage our residents to actively learn and understand vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety.”

With the completion of the Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, New Orleans now has 100 miles of designated bikeways. The Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path connects to bikeways in the French Quarter and Central Business District via the Basin Street/ Loyola Avenue bikeway. It also crosses existing and future bikeways on North Galvez Street, North Broad Street, and North Jefferson Davis Parkway. Before Hurricane Katrina, there were only five miles.

Click here to learn more about bicycling in New Orleans

The Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path is part of the Lafitte Corridor Revitalization Plan which was developed by the New Orleans City Planning Commission in conjunction with the City’s Department of Public Works. The Lafitte Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path was designed by Design Workshop and constructed by Durr Heavy Construction. Diedonne Enterprises, A&A Enterprises, Metro Service Group, Traffic Solutions, Balthazar Electrik, Contractor’s Source, RLH Investments LLC and Twin Shores served as DBEs on the project. Funding for this $9.1 million project comes from Disaster Community Development Block Grants and Louisiana Recreational Trails Grants.

Cedric Grant, Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, said , “The Lafitte Greenway has been highly anticipated for many years and today’s ribbon cutting is validation of the extensive input from neighborhood and civic groups. This is more than just a green space; it is another important multi-modal transportation option that will serve as a gathering place for the entire city. This public investment will encourage further redevelopment from Bayou St. John to the French Quarter.”

Pat Forbes, Executive Director of the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development, said , “The City’s decision to invest disaster recovery funds in the Lafitte Greenway is already paying off in so many ways, and will continue to do so for many years. It has transformed a once-blighted industrial corridor into an amenity for residents and businesses in the Treme and Mid-City neighborhoods, it’s already spurring commercial projects, and it holds rainwater during storms, reducing run-off and flooding.  Recreation, economic stimulus and resilience: it perfectly fits our mission to recover safer, stronger and smarter than before.”

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Patron Party | 6 PM
Soirée | 7 PM

HONORING THE VISIONARIES WHO CATALYZED THE LAFITTE GREENWAY’S CREATION

Erin Baker, Edgar Chase, Lake Douglas, Bart Everson, Billy Fields, Dubravka Gilic, Larry Lagarde, Wendy Laker, Linda Landesberg, Janet Ward Pease, Jennifer Ruley, Daniel Samuels, Leonetta Terrell, Jacob Wagner, Daniel Winkert

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Dance to music by Smoking Time Jazz Club & DJ Pompeii

Swing with sensational swing dancers

Mingle with Friends of Lafitte Greenway supporters

Enjoy wine, New Belgium beer, and specialty cocktails

Sample cuisine served by Liberty’s Kitchen, a Lafitte Corridor social enterprise

Peruse the silent auction, featuring Lafitte Corridor businesses

Dress your best in cocktail attire

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Tickets will be available at the door.
Already purchased tickets?
Your tickets will be available at will-call at the door under your name or the name of your business.


WHEN

November 06, 2015 at 6pm – 10pm

WHERE
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club – Roy E. Glapion Reception Hall
730 N Broad St
New Orleans, LA 70119

Soirée | 7PM – 10PM
$95 Standard
$75 Members

Patron Party & Soirée | 6PM – 10PM
$145 Standard
$125 Members

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5K in May

April 13, 2015 by Charlie London

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Saturday, May 16th

7:30 a.m.: Registration and packet pick up opens

8:30 a.m.:  Start of 5K Run & Walk

9:30 a.m.:  Start of 1/2 mile Run & Walk

Join the 2015 Zulu-OPSO 5K & 1/2 Mile Run Walk held in conjunction with the Mid City Bayou Boogaloo Festival. The 5K starts at the intersection of Broad and Poydras and finishes at the Festival. The 1/2 mile will start and finish at the festival.

Win a ride on the world famous Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day.  

Post race food and refreshments inside festival grounds for race participants. Custom hand crafted Zulu style awards. Lot’s of award divisions 

Register today, click here for race details.

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Friends of Lafitte Corridor

May 1, 2014 by Charlie London

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FOLCAFFAIR

A NIGHT AT THE HEAD OF THE GREENWAY

Looking over the Greenway’s trailhead from the 4th story windows and balcony of Basin Street Station, long-time friends and new Greenway supporters came together to celebrate this groundbreaking year and envision the path that will soon stitch the city together. This month, Friends of Lafitte Corridor held its annual spring evening event, A FOLC Affair.

With a sell-out crowd and a terrific group of local sponsors, FOLC raised over $15,000! Over 90 people attended the Patron Party, showing their support by becoming FOLC members.

Councilmember Susan Guidry and former board member Edgar Chase spoke to the crowd of what the Greenway means to them. Dana Brown, Lafitte Greenway Project landscape architect, presented the Greenway’s green infrastructure plan, a beautiful design capable of treating water from a 10-year storm on-site.  We want to thank our members, supporters, and sponsors for making this event a major success!

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STRETCH YOUR SUPPORT ON GIVE NOLA DAY

On May 6th our community will come together for GiveNOLA Day, and we need you to join us! It’s 24 hours of unprecedented giving, and it’s your chance to make a real difference, right here in our community.

If you love the Lafitte Greenway then you love Friends of Lafitte Corridor and the Urban Conservancy. By showing your love through GiveNOLA Day, you can help sustain our work, which gives so much to our community.

Please show your support on May 6th by donating online to the Urban Conservancy at http://www.givenola.org/#npo/urban-conservancy and to FOLC at http://givenola.org/#npo/friends-of-lafitte-corridor. Thank you for your generosity. Please help us spread the word!

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Photo by Jeff Schwartz

HISTORIC COBBLES UNEARTHED

Towering mounds of dirt are piling up on the Greenway near North Claiborne, as environmental remediation is well underway. Turning dirt in this historic corridor, stones have been unearthed just inches below ground. The Department of Public Works assures us the contractor is salvaging all granite curbs and cobblestone, and delivering the material to DPW for future use.

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BASIN PROGRAM WRAPS UP AT CRAIG ELEMENTARY

The heavy downpour and street flooding on March 28 provided the perfect backdrop to the final presentations by Mrs. Narcisse’s 5th graders at Craig Elementary who participated in BASIN (Building Active Stewardship in New Orleans). Learning how to live with, manage, and enjoy our watery environment were the big lessons for Craig Elementary students who participated in the 17-week environmental stewardship program piloted by Urban Conservancy in partnership with The Mission Continues, a fellowship program which engages post-9/11 veterans in service projects in their communities. Urban Conservancy’s Keely Hill and Mission Continues fellow Kendric Perkins (pictured here with students before the final program) developed and co-taught the program.

Urban Conservancy is exploring opportunities to expand the program to offer it to schools within the Lafitte Corridor. For more information, contact Dana Eness at [email protected] or 504-232-7821.

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Photo by Providence Community Housing

THE HISTORIC CARVER THEATER REOPENS

The Historic Carver Theater held its grand re-opening today with free live music spilling out into the streets one block from the Lafitte Greenway! This fully renovated 16,000 square foot live performance venue will focus on jazz, big band ensembles, chamber music, operetta, musical, stage plays, and dance recitals. Welcome back Carver!

 

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LAFITTE GREENWAY WEEK AT SOJOURNER TRUTH
by Karl Tear, FOLC Safe Routes to School Corrdinator, MURP Candidate at UNO

Friends of Lafitte Corridor partnered with Providence Community Housing and the after school program at Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center to host Lafitte Greenway Week. Centered on the Greenway’s official groundbreaking, students attending the after school program participated in activities inspired by the well-anticipated park amenity. During the week of March 17th, 2014, students learned concepts of environmental stewardship, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and respect and responsibility for the surrounding community.  Read more…

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ONE DAY ON EARTH: YOUR DAY. YOUR CITY. YOUR FUTURE.

85 percent of people across the U.S. live in our largest metro areas. One Day On Earth. Your Day. Your City. Your Future selected New Orleans as one of 11 cities across the country to highlight this fact through their documentary film event. The producers asked us and hundreds of other organizations around the country to pick up a camera on Saturday, April 26th and answer the questions: how is your city changing, and are you happy with the change? This video will be added to a geo-tagged video archive on yourdayyourcity.org and used in a TV Series. We will share the latest on the project as it progresses. Watch the trailer here.


Keep in touch with the Urban Conservancy via
Facebook: UrbanConservancy
Twitter:  @UrbanConserv
Web:  urbanconservancy.org
Keep in touch with FOLC via

Facebook:  folc.nola
Twitter:  @folcnola
Web:  folc-nola.org
Email:  [email protected]  


Friends of Lafitte Corridor | P.O. Box 791727 | New Orleans, LA 70179

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TAKE A HIKE

April 29, 2013 by Charlie London

We’re on for Saturday! Join us as we Hike the Lafitte Corridor (and future
Lafitte Greenway) on Saturday, May 18, 2013 starting at 10 am at Louis Armstrong
Park’s Congo Square! The Hike is FREE and open to the public with a suggested
donation to help us to continue this annual event. Please register in advance
here: http://folchike2013.eventbrite.com/

Saturday May 18:

9:00 AM: Bike Easy will host a FREE bicycle safety workshop in Congo Square at
Louis Armstrong Park! Please pre-register for this workshop by selecting the
FOLC Hiker & Biker ticket type.

9:30 AM: Meet at Congo Square to complete registration.

10:00 AM: Hear from speakers and start the hike! The hike will be guided by FOLC
Greenway Ambassadors, who will lead groups and share the history of the Corridor
area and future of the Greenway.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (approximate): Lunch stop! Parkway Bakery & Tavern will
provide po-boys for participants and we’ll have music by Warren Easton.

1:00-1:30 PM: Finish at Bud’s Broiler at City Park Avenue across from Delgado!
We will have a shuttle bus to bring folks back down to Congo Square — or you
can walk/bike back to the Bayou for some Bayou Boogaloo fun!

The annual hike is roughly 3 miles long, and parts of the path are overgrown and
weedy. Please dress accordingly (i.e. no flip-flops!) and bring sunscreen. Water
will be available throughout the hike. As in previous years we will offer free
bike valet. It is also possible to walk your bike the length of the hike!

Questions? Call 504-373-9191.

FOLC’s Hike the Lafitte Corridor event has been made possible thanks to our
generous Community Sponsors: Bud’s Broiler, Faubourg Lafitte, Louisiana
Himalayan Association, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, Sojourner Truth Neighborhood
Center, and Stirling Properties. Plus many thanks to Massey’s, Coca-Cola, People
United for Armstrong Park, Bike Easy, and Urban Conservancy for their support!

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Bike Easy Presents: Community Bicycle Workshop at the Friends of the
Lafitte Corridor 9th Annual Hike!

Bike Easy will be hosting our Community Bicycle Safety Workshop at the Friends of the Lafitte Corridor 9th Annual Hike!

Participants are invited to bring their bikes and learn to ride safely and confidently for health, transportation, and recreation before leaving on guided walks of the Lafitte Greenway.

Our instructors will be there to answer questions about riding safely with traffic, bike fit, and basic maintenance. We will also have Bicycle Valet, and can keep an eye on your bike while you hike!

When: Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 9-10am: Bicycle Workshop | 10am: Guided walks along the greenway begin

Where: Armstrong Park – Meet at Congo Square | North Rampart and Saint Peter Street

For more information about the workshops, visit www.bikeeasy.org

To register for the FOLC Hike, visit http://folchike2013.eventbrite.com/#
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SAVE THE DATE: Friends of Lafitte Corridor will be hosting their ninth annual Hike the Lafitte Corridor on Saturday, May 11th at 10 am starting at Louis Armstrong Park and ending at City Park Avenue.

The annual hike is free to the public and a great way to meet fellow Greenway enthusiasts and to learn about the history of the Corridor and the future plans for the Lafitte Greenway. E-mail [email protected] if you want to get involved as a FOLC Ambassador or sponsor.

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