New Orleans City Park From Tragedy to Triumph |
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| Author:
| Becker, Bob |
| Series title: | Pelican Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4556-2741-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2023 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing
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| Imprint: | Pelican Publishing |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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The recently retired CEO of New Orleans City Park shares here all the major events that impacted the park in the last twenty years, from Hurricane Katrina to COVID-19. Located in the center of New Orleans, the park and its post-Katrina recovery were essential to the recovery of the entire city. This striking book with color images recounts the experiences, both funny and heartbreaking, of the board, staff, and visitors to the park at a time of great upheaval. Bob Becker was a highly...
More DescriptionThe recently retired CEO of New Orleans City Park shares here all the major events that impacted the park in the last twenty years, from Hurricane Katrina to COVID-19. Located in the center of New Orleans, the park and its post-Katrina recovery were essential to the recovery of the entire city. This striking book with color images recounts the experiences, both funny and heartbreaking, of the board, staff, and visitors to the park at a time of great upheaval. Bob Becker was a highly visible member of the community during his tenure as park CEO, and his behind-the-scenes stories will be of interest to fans of the park as well as professional city planners, park managers, disaster recovery experts, and universities worldwide.