[StBernard] INSANE: State Bond Commission OK's Subsidies For Low-Income Housing In New Orleans CBD

[Westley Annis]

Most elevators do not work during fires and other emergencies.

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To me what makes no sense is putting **elderly** in the high-rise Texaco
bldg.  How many elevators will the bldg. have to evacuate these folks in the
event of a fire or other emergency?  Let's face it, they probably can't run
any foot-races.  And where will they go to purchase groceries or what have
you in that area?  Is there a grocery or pharmacy within walking distance or
on the bus/street-car route?  

This is nothing but a money-grab by Kabacoff for the tax credits involved,
just like Provident did in the parish.

The Saenger/Le Salle thing makes absolutely *no* sense whatsoever and that
kind of *crap* next door to a renovated Saenger will do nothing to help the
area.  It's almost like someone is *trying* to undo any type of renewal for
the area.

I would certainly have to think twice about going to a Broadway show in that
kind of environment.