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  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA169.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA137.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA075.jpg
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. In amongst the dereliction, an urban garden emerges through the thickets. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-lower9 ward047.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA139.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA082.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
On site security guards protect the premises 24 hours a day from numerous sightseers wishing to visit the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA067.JPG
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA142.jpg
  • 15 April 2016. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East.<br />
Not amusing any more. 'Closed for storm.' Six Flags.<br />
Signs of devil worship can be found on the site. From graffiti depicting 666 and upside down crosses. A security guard confirmed he has ejected Devil worshippers from the abandoned former amusement park. The park radiates an eerie post apocalyptic sense of foreboding in it's dereliction. The park was destroyed by hurricane Katrina in August 2005, stripped by copper thieves and is slowly being reclaimed by the land it stands on. The site is now home to thriving wildlife. Would be developers for the former Jazzland site have proposed various ideas over the years to revive the area into a theme park and shopping complex, proposals which have been rejected by the Industrial Development Board. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    15apr16-Six Flags NOLA150.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-Lower9 ward058.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The empty streets of the largely derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary059.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Signs of hope and rebuilding. Darryl Ratcliff unloads cinder blocks from his van in the Lower 9th Ward. Daryl is helping an elderly couple to rebuild their home which was washed away when the industrial canal levee breached. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary044.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Graffiti tags the industrial canal levee at the same spot where the levee breached during hurricane Katrina killing hundreds of New Orleanians. The simple word, 'Hindsight' mirrors the attitude of many residents struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary009.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship led by Pastor Darrell Turner arrive at a derelict church they have just closed on. Bringing hope to the neighborhood still struggling to recover from hurricane Katrina, Pastor Turner hopes to have the renovations completed within a year, ready for the 10th anniversary of the storm. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans031.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. An escape ladder to the attic remains in one of the many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans043.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The universal code spray painted outside the front door by search and rescue teams remains as it was almost 9 years ago. The building was searched by NOPD with 0 victims discovered inside.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans047.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. A toilet remains in one of the many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans045.JPG
  • 03 December 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
One of the many derelict, abandoned buildings damaged by hurricane Katrina 8 years previously slowly decomposes and collapses. Vacant lots and falling down buildings continue to inhabit the landscape.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    03dec13-lower9-019.JPG
  • 20 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
A decade later and the all too familiar signs of the storm remain on a derelict house in the lower 9th Ward. Recovery remains largely elusive for the area hardest hit by Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
    20aug15-Katrina revisited003.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The empty streets of the largely derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary083.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary078.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. 'Keep out of the house of God' warns the graffiti sprayed on the boards covering the doors of a derelict church as the area continues to struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans028.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans024.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. A toilet remains in one of the many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans042.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. One of the many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans041.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans004.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. A CD slowly deteriorates inside one of he many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans015.JPG
  • 20 August 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina revisited. <br />
A decade later and the all too familiar signs of the storm remain on a derelict house in the lower 9th Ward. Recovery remains largely elusive for the area hardest hit by Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com.
    20aug15-Katrina revisited024.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The empty streets of the largely derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary082.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The empty streets of the largely derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary081.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary063.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary062.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty lots and houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. Forlorn 'For Sale' signs decorate empty space. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary046.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Grand children Chyana Hurst (4 yrs (l)) and Tyriq Burton (3 yrs) await cutting of a memorial cake inside Robert Lynn Green Sr's FEMA trailer  at 1826 Tennessee Street in the Lower 9th Ward. His house was destroyed by the deluge when the levee breached just blocks from the steps. Robert lost his mother and another grand daughter at the house when they perished in the terrible flooding. He lost hold of his grand daughter in the swirling floods. She was drowned. His mother was not found for 4 months when her skeleton was discovered in what remained of his washed away house. Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary028.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Graffiti tags the industrial canal levee at the same spot where the levee breached during hurricane Katrina killing hundreds of New Orleanians. The simple word, 'Hindsight' mirrors the attitude of many residents struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary006.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Calsey Harris (6 yrs) stands outside a derelict church just purchased by Pastor Darrell Turner of the Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship. Bringing hope to the neighborhood still struggling to recover from hurricane Katrina, Pastor Turner hopes to have the renovations completed within a year, ready for the 10th anniversary of the storm. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans032.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans025.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans020.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. All that remains is the corner of the building. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans017.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans014.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. House for sale. The area is recovering slowly from Hurricane Katrina. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans009.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Land for sale. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans005.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship led by Pastor Darrell Turner arrive at a derelict church they have just closed on. Bringing hope to the neighborhood still struggling to recover from hurricane Katrina, Pastor Turner hopes to have the renovations completed within a year, ready for the 10th anniversary of the storm. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans046.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. R/L; Pastor Darrell Turner, Sandra Turner, Yvonne Sylvester and Emmanuel Turner. Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship led by Pastor Turner arrive at a derelict church they have just purchased. Bringing hope to the neighborhood still struggling to recover from hurricane Katrina, Pastor Turner hopes to have the renovations completed within a year, ready for the 10th anniversary of the storm. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans030.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans018.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans013.JPG
  • 03 December 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
One of the many derelict, abandoned buildings damaged by hurricane Katrina 8 years previously slowly decomposes and collapses. Vacant lots and falling down buildings continue to inhabit the landscape.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    03dec13-lower9-018.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-Lower9 ward057.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. R/L; Josh Gillikin and David Rosa, contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-lower9 ward046.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-lower9 ward038.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. An old weathered demolition notice from the city promises to raise the house, one of these days? The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley.
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary064.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. What appears to be a country track runs through the middle of what was once a densely packed urban setting. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans006.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans022.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. One of the many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans037.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. An escape ladder to the attic remains in one of the many derelict, falling down buildings dotting the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans036.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. L/R; Josh Gillikin and David Rosa, contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-lower9 ward043.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-lower9 ward037.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area continues to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The universal code spray painted outside the front door by search and rescue teams remains as it was almost 9 years ago. The building was searched by NOPD with 0 victims discovered inside.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans034.JPG
  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    23aug13-lower9 ward039.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. A partially rebuilt house falls into disrepair as funds run out to complete the project. Many abandoned, derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area continues to struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    27aug14-New Orleans026.JPG
  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. What appears to be a country track runs through the middle of what was once a densely packed urban setting. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. 'Keep out of the house of God' warns the graffiti sprayed on the boards covering the doors of a derelict church as the area continues to struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area continues to struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 27 August 2014. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina 9 years later. What appears to be a country track runs through the middle of what was once a densely packed urban setting. Many derelict, falling down buildings dot the landscape as the area struggles to recover from Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Rene Lagos, a contractor working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 23 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Katrina 8 years later. In a tale of two cities, the hardest hit neighbourhoods struggle to revitalize and return. Contractors working for Brimmer Construction Services begin the extensive process of rebuilding a formerly derelict house. Many half finished or blighted properties and vacant overgrown lots remain dotted throughout the landscape. Residents who have returned complain of limited services, infrequent police patrols, high crime rates, rampant mosquitos and uncontrolled vermin. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. A deserted, empty church remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Robert Lynn Green Sr  and grand daughter Chayana Hurst (4 yrs) sits on the steps of 1826 Tennessee Street in front of his trailer in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just blocks from the steps. Robert lost his mother and grand daughter at the house when they perished in the terrible flooding. He lost hold of his grand daughter in the swirling floods. She was drowned. His mother was not found for 4 months when her skeleton was discovered in what remained of his washed away house. Robert hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Robert Lynn Green Sr  sits on the steps of 1826 Tennessee Street in front of his trailer in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just blocks from the steps. Robert lost his mother and grand daughter at the house when they perished in the terrible flooding. He lost hold of his grand daughter in the swirling floods. She was drowned. His mother was not found for 4 months when her skeleton was discovered in what remained of his washed away house. Robert hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jason Freeman sits on the steps of 1837 Jordan Ave in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just  a block from the steps. He has gathered with friends and family for a BBQ to remember those who perished in the terrible flooding.  Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Graffiti tags the industrial canal levee at the same spot where the levee breached during hurricane Katrina killing hundreds of New Orleanians. The simple word, 'Hindsight' mirrors the attitude of many residents struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Local council woman Cynthia Willard Lewis leads a prayer with ministers at the top of the Claiborne Bridge where wreaths and flowers were thrown into the canal in memory of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Residents had gathered at the hurricane Katrina memorial in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished when the industrial canal levee breached less than a mile from where they stand. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The Louisiana National Guard lead residents to the top of the Claiborne Bridge where wreaths and flowers were thrown into the canal in memory of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Residents had gathered at the hurricane Katrina memorial in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished when the industrial canal levee breached less than a mile from where they stand. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. A deserted, empty church remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jason Freeman sits on the steps of 1837 Jordan Ave in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just  a block from the steps. He has gathered with friends and family for a BBQ to remember those who perished in the terrible flooding.  Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Local council woman Cynthia Willard Lewis leads a prayer with ministers at the top of the Claiborne Bridge where wreaths and flowers were thrown into the canal in memory of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Residents had gathered at the hurricane Katrina memorial in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished when the industrial canal levee breached less than a mile from where they stand. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. A deserted, empty church remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Grand children Chyana Hurst (4 yrs (l)) and Tyriq Burton (3 yrs) await cutting of a memorial cake inside Robert Lynn Green Sr's FEMA trailer  at 1826 Tennessee Street in the Lower 9th Ward. His house was destroyed by the deluge when the levee breached just blocks from the steps. Robert lost his mother and another grand daughter at the house when they perished in the terrible flooding. He lost hold of his grand daughter in the swirling floods. She was drowned. His mother was not found for 4 months when her skeleton was discovered in what remained of his washed away house. Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Robert Lynn Green Sr's  grand daughter Chayana Hurst (4 yrs) on the steps of 1826 Tennessee Street in front of her grandfather's trailer in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just blocks from the steps. Robert lost his mother and another grand daughter at the house when they perished in the terrible flooding. He lost hold of his grand daughter in the swirling floods. She was drowned. His mother was not found for 4 months when her skeleton was discovered in what remained of his washed away house. Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Robert Lynn Green Sr  and grand daughter Chayana Hurst (4 yrs) sits on the steps of 1826 Tennessee Street in front of his trailer in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just blocks from the steps. Robert lost his mother and grand daughter at the house when they perished in the terrible flooding. He lost hold of his grand daughter in the swirling floods. She was drowned. His mother was not found for 4 months when her skeleton was discovered in what remained of his washed away house. Robert hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Deserted, empty houses remain derelict and decimated in the Lower 9th Ward. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown, ghostly reminders of lives that once were. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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