The inevitable city

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Tulane University President Scott Cowen joined forces with civic and business leaders to rebuild the city when official channels faltered. This book shares the story of New Orleans' resurgence and reinvention, highlighting 10 principles that guided its transformation. It demonstrates how ordinary citizens, empowered by gutsy leadership, brought a city back from the brink, fostering surprising social progress and economic growth.