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NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) announced the launch of 20at20, a new social media video campaign marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina and celebrating two decades of recovery, resilience and renewal across the city.
Beginning Aug. 4 through Aug. 29, NORA will release one short-form video each weekday on its social media platforms. These 20 stories – featuring local residents, community partners, and NORA staff – highlight the agency’s enduring impact on neighborhoods across New Orleans and its evolving mission to build stronger, more equitable communities for the future.
“We created 20at20 to honor the people behind the progress,” said Brenda Breaux, executive director of NORA. “These aren’t stories about statistics or programs—they’re about everyday New Orleanians whose lives were changed through opportunity, reinvestment and a shared commitment to rebuilding better. This campaign helps us close one chapter in our history while turning the page to what comes next.”
The video series will showcase a wide range of NORA-led efforts over the past two decades, including:
- The transformation of thousands of vacant lots into homes and community assets
- Affordable housing initiatives and sustainable development partnerships
- Investments in stormwater management and green infrastructure
- Revitalization of commercial corridors and support for small businesses
- Multi-use developments that bring life and opportunity back to underserved areas
Each video is grounded in a narrative arc that reflects NORA’s core belief: that everyday people drive progress and that NORA’s work has always been—and will continue to be—for the people who live, work and dream in New Orleans.
All videos will be archived on a dedicated 20at20 campaign page at www.noraworks.org, with links to active NORA programs that serve residents today.
“This isn’t a retrospective—it’s a rallying call,” said Breaux. “It’s about showing our neighbors that NORA is still here, still committed, and still working every day to strengthen the fabric of this city.”
