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Heard it on Harrison.... February 2010
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Thanks to the Saints!!
Lakeview would like to extend our biggest thanks to our Saints. Has "World Champion" sunk in yet?
Mayoral Forum for Lakeview Residents a Success
Lakeview's Mayoral forum and candidate open house was an enormous success. All six of the major candidates spoke and were asked questions provided by residents. Many of the local races sent representatives and candidates attended in order to meet and greet Lakeview residents. We look forward to continue to provide forums for Lakeview residents to meet their community leaders. Make sure you keep up to date at lakeviewcivic.org.
Library Groundbreaking
In a small ceremony the Smith Library Project was re-dedicated last month. The land was originally donated by Mr. Robert Lupo's family in the 50s and members of his family were present to break ground on the new facility at the corner of Canal Blvd. and Harrison Avenue. The new state of the Art facility, complete with Wifi, is scheduled to be finished by October 2010.
Blight Committee Meets with City Council Members
Members of the Blight Committee made statements at Jackie Clarkson's January public hearing regarding the reinstatement of the "Blight Hearings" which were cut from the city's budget by Mayor Nagin in December. The blight hearing budget has since been reinstated and hearings began again in February. Committee members have also met with several mayoral and council candidates to stress the importance of continuing the blight fight in New Orleans and Lakeview. We believe our message was heard.
Street Update
Navarre Road will be undergoing a resurfacing for the next few months. Make sure you avoid this stretch if possible during work hours. There will be no interruptions to access for businesses however.
Business Member Focus: Charmed Boutique and Parties
Betty Rabe tells us she is thrilled to be a part of the Lakeview community. Her storefront at 6257 General Diaz is a gift shop for girls of all ages and can host parties for any occasion. She also offers Emily Post Institute Etiquette classes for girls and boys ages 5-18.
Email Betty Rabe at betty@charmednola.com
Business Memberships Available
Based on popular demand, business memberships to LCIA are now available. A $60 yearly fee gets you access to the community meetings, profiles in our Lakeview Updates, as well as many other benefits. A business membership is an important way to show support to our growing community. Please join online at www.lakeviewcivic.org or phone us at 504-233-0124.
To find out more about happenings in Lakeview, come to the next scheduled LCIA meeting or sign up for membership and receive our bi-monthly newsletter in your mailbox. Call us at 504- 233-0124 or join on line at www.lakeviewcivic.org. LCIA is an all volunteer organization, and we welcome you to please join us in our continuing community development activities.
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Heard it on Harrison.... January 2010
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Mayoral Forum for Lakeview Residents
Please come out this Saturday, January 16th at 9am to meet the next generation of candidates. The St. Dominic's Gym is the place. Arrive early and come have your voice heard! The social to meet the candidates for all local offices begins at 9:00AM with the forum beginning at 10. The LCIA General meeting, which will discuss streets and infrastructure will begin at 11 and conclude at 12.
2009 Crime Update from Lakeview Crime Prevention District
The Lakeview area recorded 226 crimes for the year 2009. This represents a 10.32 % reduction in crime compared to the year 2008. This is the lowest amount of crimes reported since the inception of the Lakeview Crime Prevention District in 1998. Additionally, the officers working the Lakeview Crime Prevention District arrested over 800 individuals and wrote nearly 1800 traffic citations for the 2009 year. Let's all thank Sgt. Doug Eckert and the men and women of the NOPD Third District for their efforts. Call 858-LCPD if you need an escort in Lakeview or would like to report something suspicious.
Rain Inundates Lakeview's "Sunken Gardens"
Thankfully, we were able to pump the water out with a herculean effort from our local residents. It was the Green Space Committee that arranged the effort after the city reported it did not have the equipment to help. Next time you run into any of these folks, be sure and thank them for saving the Canal Boulevard gardens. Or better yet, join the Green Space Committee to help in the future. Visit the LCIA Web site at www.lakeviewcivic.org to sign up.
NORA Committee Continues to Move Properties
To date, the joint efforts of LCIA and NORA through the Lot Next Door and Phase 2 programs have resulted in executed purchase agreements for over 200 Road Home properties. NORA Property Committee is currently waiting on a final, revised list of all remaining Road Home properties from NORA before Phase 3 of lot sales can begin. Over 200 lots remain available for purchase. We hope to have that list in the next month or two and we look forward to launching Phase 3 in the coming months. For now, if you are interested in purchasing a Road Home/NORA property in Lakeview, we encourage you to visit www.lakeviewcivic.org and register your contact information with the Phase 3 program. Once the list and prices are available from NORA, all registered parties will be immediately contacted.
Business Member Focus: Andy Songy Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC
Andy specializes in landscape and irrigation design and installation, decks, fences, ponds, patios, landscape lighting, and drainage. All estimates are free.
Call Andy at 504-232-2639.
Business Memberships Available
Based on popular demand, business memberships to LCIA are now available. A $60 yearly fee gets you access to the community meetings, profiles in our Lakeview Updates, as well as many other benefits. A business membership is an important way to show support to our growing community. Please join online at www.lakeviewcivic.org or phone us at 233-0124.
To find out more about happenings in Lakeview, come to the next scheduled LCIA meeting or sign up for membership and receive our bi-monthly newsletter in your mailbox. Call us at 504- 324- 2270 or join on line at www.lakeviewcivic.org. LCIA is an all volunteer organization, and we welcome you to please join us in our continuing community development activities.
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Heard it on Harrison.... November 2009
Welcome to this edition of Lakeview Update, a publication of the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association, your source for community development news. The Holidays are fast approaching and Lakeview businesses will be open and ready for your business. Thanks to everyone who continues to help Lakeview remain a premier New Orleans neighborhood.
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New Canal Lighthouse
Become a part of Lakeview history. Personalized bricks to be installed at the new Canal Lighthouse are now available. For more information and to purchase go to www.saveourlake.org.
NORA Update
The NORA committee of the LCIA has assisted in the sale of 125 Lot Next Door Properties and 122 Road Home properties in the Phase 2 program. Purchasers of Phase 2 properties are required to begin construction of a new house for owner or family member for occupancy within 12 months of closing. Make sure you register for the Phase 3 program information blasts beginning in 2010 if you are interested in purchasing property by going to the NORA committee website.
Holidays on Harrison
Holidays on Harrison will be held on November 29th, 2009 at St. Paul's Church at 7 p.m. followed by festivities, food, and a visit from Santa Claus in the gym. Mark Your calendars!!! If you are interested in helping please email Ann at aleblanc@carawayleblanc.com.
Marconi Tree Plantings
In early November, volunteers from south Lakeview and our Green Space Committee teamed up with attendees at the IPAA Convention in New Orleans to plant 17 new oak trees and 28 crape myrtles on the neutral ground across from City Park near Delgado. Additional trees were also planted on West End Boulevard between Polk and Harrison. Funds raised from our recent Lakeview Fest were used to purchase the trees at wholesale cost. LCIA has now planted over 1,300 trees and over 3,000 shrubs in Lakeview since 2006, all with donated funds and volunteer labor.
Business Focus: Young's Cleaning and Restoration
Dale Velo and his brothers are 3rd Generation proprietor's of Young's Cleaning and Restoration, which has been in business since 1940. Located at 905 Harrison, they specialize in textile restoration and are a full service dry cleaning. Make sure you support our local Lakeview businesses!
LCIA Web Site Advertising Now Available
For a modest price put your company's name where a growing number of New Orleanians visit first to shop. Call 233-0124 or write to advertise@lakeviewcivic.org for more information.
Business Memberships Available
Based on popular demand, business memberships to LCIA are now available. A $60 yearly fee gets you access to the community meetings, profiles in our Lakeview Updates, as well as many other benefits. A business membership is an important way to show support to our growing community. Please join online at www.lakeviewcivic.org or phone us at 233-0124.
To find out more about happenings in Lakeview, come to the next scheduled LCIA meeting or sign up for membership and receive our bi-monthly newsletter in your mailbox. Call us at 504- 324- 2270 or join on line at www.lakeviewcivic.org. LCIA is an all volunteer organization, and we welcome you to please join us in our continuing community development activities.
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Heard it on Harrison.... October 2009
Welcome to this edition of Lakeview Update, a publication of the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association, your source for community development news. Fall is in the air and the neighborhood has had several important events and developments over the past few months. Thanks to everyone who continues to help Lakeview remain a premier New Orleans neighborhood.
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New Library Construction
You may have noticed that the Smith Library has been demolished. Construction of a brand new, 13,000 sq ft facility will commence in July 2010. Along with the new Harrison Ave Streetscape projects, that corner of Canal Blvd. will continue to serve as a community anchor.
Hynes Update
Edward Hynes Elementary is finally slated for groundbreaking in March of next year. The nearly $20 million facility will give Lakeview a state of the art school for our kids. The future gets brighter!!
Lakeview to build on Phase 2 Success
After placing dozens of formerly Road Home properties back into commerce, LCIA's NORA Property Committee is now making plans to market and assist NORA in selling the remaining Road Home properties in the Lakeview area. All properties that remain available after the LCIA/NORA Phase 2 and Lot Next Door programs will be made available to the public early next year under a similar Phase 3 program. If you or someone you know are interested in purchasing a Road Home property, please visit www.lakeviewcivic.org to register for the Phase 3 program by clicking on the NORA Info tab. To date, dozens of interested family members and purchasers have already registered for this disposition program. Additional details will be announced in early 2010.
Lakeview Fest and Contractor Expo
Thousands of residents came out to enjoy the atmosphere and food at the 10th Annual Lakeview Fest on Sunday. The contractor expo attracted 67 exhibitors, builders, and other service providers ready to help future residents. The LCIA wishes to thank all involved for the successful event.
Sidewalk Renewal Getting Attention of the Feds
The Americans With Disabilities Act is paving the way for reconstruction of our sidewalks. Please see the LCIA website for details on how you can help report a broken or unusable sidewalk.
Blight Update
The city will be prosecuting approximately 190 new Lakeview blight cases in public hearings to be held between Sept 29th and Oct 27th. These hearings are a result of property inspections that the city conducted during the summer months. We are also kicking off the semi-annual property survey. Preliminary results should be available by the end of the year. To see results or get involved please go to the Blight committee updates available at www.lakeviewcivic.org available under the Blight tab.
Harrison Avenue Marketplace: October Fest
The Harrison Avenue Marketplace recently celebrated their 2 year anniversary and has established itself as a great neighborhood gathering place as in an old town square. Each second Wednesday of the month, 90 vendors assemble sharing their arts, crafts, foods, and non-profit services. UNO recently did an economic impact study that concluded that last year's markets had a $1.85 million economic impact to our Lakeview community. And the long term continuation of the market is confirmed as Marc Robert has assured us that it will stay even after his "Lakeview Grocery on Harrison Avenue" opens in April 2010.
Business Focus: Key West Homes
LCIA Business Member and contractor George Semmes offers Louisiana's first Category 5 proof home. The company offers free estimates. Please call Joan Staats at 504-366-0097 for more information or look them up on the web.
LCIA Web Site Advertising Now Available
For a modest price put your company's name where a growing number of New Orleanians visit first to shop. Call 701-9693 or write to advertise@lakeviewcivic.org for more information.
Business Memberships Available
Based on popular demand, business memberships to LCIA are now available. A $60 yearly fee gets you access to the community, profiles in our Lakeview Updates, as well as many other benefits. A business membership is an important way to show support to our growing community. Please join online at www.lakeviewcivic.org or phone us at 324-2270.
To find out more about happenings in Lakeview, come to the next scheduled LCIA meeting or sign up for membership and receive our bi-monthly newsletter in your mailbox. Call us at 504- 324- 2270 or join on line at www.lakeviewcivic.org. LCIA is an all volunteer organization, and we welcome you to please join us in our continuing community development activities. |
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Heard it on Harrison.... September 2009
Welcome to this edition of Lakeview Update, a publication of the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association, your source for community development news. School has begun and we are nearing the height of hurricane season. Lakeview's recovery and renewal is reaching a critical mass. Thanks to everyone who continues to help Lakeview remain a premier New Orleans neighborhood.
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Phase 2 Program Update
This Sunday, September the 20th, at a meeting at St. Dominic's, NORA will announce the winning bids for former Road Home properties that were offered for sale through the NORA/LCIA Phase 2 Program. This will formally kickoff the process of getting these properties redeveloped by scores of families who will be building new homes and moving into our community. The great work by the NORA Committee has thrust Lakeview's rebirth into the next stage. Details will be released to the media
Lakeview Fest and Contractor Expo
The 10th Lakeview Fest is scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at St. Dominic's from noon to 9 pm. The Fest will feature a contractor expo where new or returning residents can obtain information on prospective builders, suppliers and financing providers. If you know anyone who is interested in building in Lakeview, please be sure to let them know they can kill two birds with one stone! Come out and enjoy the atmosphere at Lakeview Fest and get a head start on your construction or renovation. Contractors or sponsors who are interested please see the LCIA website for details or call Nancy Lytle at 208-8179.
"On the Road" to Smoother Driving
Harrison's facelift is moving ahead full steam. The reconstruction and repaving of the retail corridor will be followed by a streetscape improvement project.
New Logo Design
The LCIA would like to give a special thanks to Melanie Johanson for designing the new "Live Lakeview" logo that will be used to promote the neighborhood. Melanie, a New Orleans native, earned her BA in advertising at Loyola and studied design at Tulane while teaching art at Mount Carmel Academy. No stranger to community service, Melanie does freelance work for various clients around town - from logos to invitations and anything in between. She volunteered to develop the "Live Lakeview" logo because, "I wanted to help a community that I love," said Melanie. She is currently a graphic designer at Mudbug media, a reputable web and design company in New Orleans. (www.mudbugmedia.com)
Semi-Annual Neighborhood and Blight Survey to Begin Soon
LCIA's Blight Committee will soon be conducting its semi-annual survey of Lakeview's repopulation as of September 30th. In our last survey as of March 31, 2009, 60% of our 7,500 parcels of properties were either re-inhabited or under construction/reconstruction. We are all anxious to see what progress we have made in the last six months.
Harrison Avenue Marketplace Celebrates Success with 75th Vendor
The HAM continues to bring the community together and remains one of the most anticipated events in Lakeview. If you haven't attended check out the HAM website for details on the next scheduled time.
Business Focus: Accessible Insurance
This months Business Focus is on Accessible Insurance located at 3416 Cana St. Suite A. As one of our newest business members, we encourage you to support them by checking out their deals on auto insurance.
LCIA Web Site Advertising Now Available
For a modest price put your company's name where a growing number of New Orleanians visit first to shop. Call 701-9693 or write to advertise@lakeviewcivic.org for more information.
Business Memberships Available
Based on popular demand, business memberships to LCIA are now available. A $60 yearly fee gets you access to the community, profiles in our Lakeview Updates, as well as many other benefits. A business membership is an important way to show support to our growing community. Please join online at www.lakeviewcivic.org or phone us at 324-2270.
To
find
out
more
about
happenings
in
Lakeview,
come
to
the next
scheduled LCIA
meeting
or
sign
up
for
membership
and
receive
our
bi-monthly
newsletter
in
your
mailbox.
Call
us
at
504-
324-
2270
or
join
on
line
at
www.lakeviewcivic.org.
LCIA
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Heard
it
in
Lakeview....August
2009
Welcome to this edition of Lakeview Update, a publication of the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association, your source for community development news. Summer is here and Fall and Football are around the corner. Thanks to everyone who continues to help Lakeview remain a premier New Orleans neighborhood.
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Phase 2
Program
Closes
NORA and the
LCIA's NORA
Committee
have worked
closely.
NORA
received
over 230
offers to
purchase a
Lakeview
property by
the time the
program
closed on
July
31. These
are
properties
that were
not eligible
for the Lot
Next Door
program. The
remaining
Lakeview
properties
will be sold
in a similar
manner
starting in
2010. We'll
publish
further
details when
they are
available.
"On the
Road" to
Smoother
Driving
The Canal
Blvd.
repaving
from
Harrison
Ave. to
Robert E.
Lee is now
complete. As
part of the
Federal
Submerged
Roads
Program, the
project
certainly
has improved
traffic
through
Lakeview's
commercial
areas and is
a tremendous
improvement
to our major
street.
Robert E.
Lee Theater
Demolished
The property
will be
rebuilt as a
retail or
office space
by the same
owners.
Another sign
of progress
for the
community.
RTA
Proposes
Final Plans
for Transfer
Station on
Canal Blvd
RTA and it's operating partner presented final plans for a Bus/Streetcar transfer station to be built at the foot of Canal Blvd in a meeting held at First Baptist Church on Tuesday August 11. The premise of this proposal is that by constructing rail lines to the site of the present transfer shed and turnaround areas, along with installing traffic signals at the intersection of Canal Blvd. and City Park Avenue, that the safety of the riders as well as the aesthetic presentation of the 2 block area will be improved. Based on the opinions expressed at this meeting, it is pretty clear that not all may share this view of the proposed $9.7 million project. You may wish to review RTA's plans and express your opinion to your local, state and federal representatives. The money for this project is federal, remaining after the completion of the Canal Streetcar project.
LCIA Web Site Advertising Now Available
For a modest price put your company's name where a growing number of New Orleanians visit first to shop. Call 701-9693 or write to advertise@lakeviewcivic.org for more information.
Business Memberships Available
Based on popular demand, business memberships to LCIA are now available. A $60 yearly fee gets you access to the community, profiles in our Lakeview Updates, as well as many other benefits. A business membership is an important way to show support to our growing community. Please join online at www.lakeviewcivic.org or phone us at 324-2270.
To find out more
about happenings
in Lakeview,
come to the next
scheduled LCIA
meeting on
September 12th
or sign up for
membership and
receive our
bi-monthly
newsletter in
your mailbox.
Call us at 504
324- 2270 or
join on line at
www.lakeviewcivic.org.
LCIA is an all
volunteer
organization,
and we welcome
you to please
join us in our
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Heard it in Lakeview....July 2009
Welcome to this edition of Lakeview Update, a publication of the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association, your source for community development news. Summer is here and Lakeview's recovery is hot in more ways than one! Thanks to everyone who continues to help Lakeview remain a premier New Orleans neighborhood.
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Rebuild Lakeview Day a Success
Over 200 potential and current residents showed up to meet with 50 service providers in the first "Rebuild Lakeview Day." The seminar/info session detailed the LCIA Phase 2 program for buying lots from NORA as well as allowed builders, contractors and many other service providers crucial to home construction and repair to present themselves to potential customers. For more information on the NORA properties, see www.lakeviewcivic.org
"On the Road" to Smoother Driving
The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works is proud to announce the completion of the rehabilitation of 23 unpaved gravel alleys throughout the Lakeview Neighborhood.
The $630,000 project, which was funded by the Federal Management Emergency Agency
(FEMA), included the reshaping of approximately 18 and a half miles of nine feet wide gravel alleys to improve drainage. In addition, soft or weak areas were removed and replaced. The project began in December 2008 and was completed on June 10, 2009.
FEMA Reverses Policy and Decides to Rebuild Robert E. Smith Library
FEMA's recent grant of $1.6 million was provided to the city of New Orleans to cover the extra costs necessary to demolish the Katrina-damaged structure and replace it with a new facility. This recent grant brings the federal agency's overall funding to date to $1.9 million for the restoration of the Robert E. Smith Library and its lost contents, including books and furniture. No timeline yet but stay tuned.
Robert E. Lee Theater to be Demolished
A new office and retail development will be built in the place of the old theater which has remained dormant since well before Katrina. This will add to the atmosphere and commerce of the Robert E. Lee mall.
Lakeview Praised in Magazine
Voted "Best Neighborhood to Raise a Family" and "Most Up and Coming Neighborhood" by New Orleans Magazine, Lakeview provides a clean, safe, green, culturally-vibrant place to live just minutes from the CBD and French Quarter. This honor only confirms what many of us already knew.
Lil' Easy Takes Off
The new bus service run by Veolia, the contractor to the RTA, provides transportation to virtually anywhere in the city, connecting Robert E. Lee and Pontchartrain Blvd. to major bus and streetcar routes. See the RTA web address for more information.
LCIA Web Site Advertising Now Available
For a modest price put your company's name where a growing number of New Orleanians visit first to shop. Call 701-9693 or write to advertise@lakeviewcivic.org for more information.
To find out more about happenings in Lakeview, come to the next scheduled LCIA meeting on September 12th or sign up for membership and receive our bi-monthly newsletter in your mailbox. Call us at 504 324- 2270 or join on line at www.lakeviewcivic.org. LCIA is an all volunteer organization, and we welcome you to please join us in our continuing community development activities.
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Heard it in
Lakeview....June 2009
Welcome to
the Lakeview Update, a
publication of the Lakeview
Civic Improvement
Association, your source
for community development
news. As Summer arrives we
have many positive
developments happening.
Thanks to everyone who
continues to help Lakeview
remain a premier New
Orleans neighborhood.
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"On the Road"
to Smoother
Driving
Resurfacing has
begun on Canal
Blvd. between
Robert E. Lee
and Harrison
Ave. The
temporary
inconvenience
will improve
safety
and enhance
access to
Lakeview's
neighborhoods. Minor
repairs are also
getting underway
on most of
Lakeview's side
streets. FEMA is
funding the
projects to
repair, not
rebuild, these
streets because
of federal
guidelines. Fleur
De Lis Drive
reconstruction
is expected to
begin in
September. This
will involve
both the repair
of water lines
and streets.
Home Prices
in Lakeview Rise
Overall home
prices continued
a steady upward
trend for the
Lakeview area.
The average
price per square
foot has risen
from $93 in late
2007 to $140 in
early 2009.
Overall, 141
units were sold
between
September of
2008 and
February of
2009. Despite
regional and
national trends,
Lakeview appears
to be weathering
another storm.
Tastee Donuts
and Creole
Creamery Now
Open
Tastee
Donuts has
opened a new
location
serving
breakfast
and lunch
at 917
Harrison
Avenue next
to
Lakeview Harbor.
Creole
Creamery
just opened
on Vicksburg
as well.
Sidewalk
Improvements
Continue
The city has
continued
with its
sidewalk
improvements
throughout
the area.
The project
costs $2.9
million.
Make sure to
give the
workers a
friendly
wave if you
happen to be
in the area.
NORA
Properties
Up For Sale
Soon
Properties
sold to the
Road Home
program will
be up for
sale soon.
Details will
be provided
at the
Townhall
meeting
scheduled
for June
10th at St.
Dominic's.
See the LCIA
Website for
more
details.
Orleans
Parish
Property
Insurance
Rates
Decrease
Increased
competition
among
insurers in
Orleans
Parish will
result in a
rate
decrease for
Louisiana
Citizens
Property
Insurance
Corp.
policyholders
as policies
renew
starting
this month.
As of May 1,
homeowners
policies in
Orleans
Parish reflected
a 9 percent
decrease.
The stripped
down
"dwelling"
policies,
which don't
include
liability
coverage,
dropped 22
percent.
Statewide,
however, the
average rate
climbed 7
percent and
homeowners
rates also
rose in St.
Tammany and
Jefferson
parishes as
well.
(Source:
Times-Picayune)
Gas Line
Upgrades
Additional
work on the
Gas Lines
will
continue for
some time.
The
renovations
and
improvements are
part of the
city-wide
effort to
improve and
modernize
infrastructure.
The
contractor
for Entergy
has a fully
funded 10
year
contract for
these
improvements.
Water in the
gas lines
gone for
good.
Hurray!
To find out
more about
happenings
in Lakeview,
come to
the next
scheduled LCIA
meeting in
July or sign
up for
membership
and receive
our
bi-monthly
newsletter
in your
mailbox.
Call us at
504 324-
2270 or join
on line at
www.lakeviewcivic.org.
LCIA is an
all
volunteer
organization,
and we
welcome you
to please
join us in
our
continuing
community development
activities.
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