LaFitte Housing Project

Despite being relatively undamaged by Hurricane Katrina, the LaFitte Housing Project remains closed and former residents arestill not allowed to return to their homes here.


LaFitte is one of four major public housing developments slated for demolition in the wake of Katrina, as part of HUD's plan to reduce public housing from 5,100 to 2,000 units. This plan has been challenged via a class action suit, the complaint for which can be viewed HERE.


Other public housing developments slated for demolition include: St. Bernard, Calliope and Magnolia.