The Magnolia Projects, later the C. J. Peete Public Housing Development, was one of the Housing Projects of New Orleans. The area has been more recently renamed Harmony Oaks as part of a complete HOPE VI redevelopment of the property. As a housing project, it was among the largest, housing approximately 2,100 people. It is also home to numerous hip-hop artists and is located in the part of uptown New Orleans known as Central City within the 11th Ward of New Orleans. It was bounded by Louisiana Avenue, South Claiborne Avenue, La Salle Street and Washington Avenue. The Magnolia Projects was made famous by rappers such as Juvenile, Soulja Slim, and Magnolia Shorty. At its height, the Magnolia projects had 1403 units.
Damaged Magnolia Projects after Hurricane Katrina 2006
Housing Authority of New Orleans
The Housing Authority of New Orleans is a housing authority in New Orleans, Louisiana, tasked with providing housing to low-income residents.
This picture shows the destruction of the 9th Ward after Katrina. Thousands of people displaced by their homes.
Newly built public housing is being visited one year after Katrina. Providing spaces for a few families.
Image: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana DPLA Housing under construction
