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The Lower Ninth
After Katrina

Documenting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the uneven efforts to rebuild that have left some residents behind.

Investigations

Destroying the Lower Nine

The community's stalled recovery is a man-made disaster.

The Lasting Effects of Hurricane Katrina

Thousands of kids who survived the 2005 storm are still dealing with the fallout.

Black and Still Underwater After Katrina

One black-owned bank helped build the city’s African-American middle class — until the hurricane destroyed much more than their homes.

Katrina: After the Flood

Gary Rivlin traces New Orleans's efforts to rebuild itself, and the storm's lasting effects on the city's geography, infrastructure — and its psychic, racial, and social fabric.