Upcoming Events
2024 Better New Orleans Block Party
Calling all New Orleanians! Join us on Saturday, March 23rd, 3:00pm - 8:00pm for our 2024 Better New Orleans Block Party in the St. Roch Neighborhood.
Unlock Funding: Grant Writing Workshop
Unlock the potential of your projects! Join us for a grant writing workshop with partner and Forum Alumni Lindsey Loyd of Meraki For Good. We’ll discuss how to find, plan, and draft grant proposal opportunities to fuel your impact.
Civic Sips & Ballot Tips
There’s a lot on the ballot for our next election, October 14th. Learn more about the proposed City Charter and State Constitution amendments, what positions we’re electing, your polling place, and more.
We’ll have presentations by the Bureau of Governmental Research, Dist. A Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, and room for questions.
Bring a neighbor!
Building Our Future Stakeholder Meeting
While equity has long been a stated goal of City plans, we haven't seen it implemented broadly, and many already-disadvantaged neighborhoods are bearing the brunt of our subpar infrastructure. With billions on the table for infrastructure in the coming years, and a Federal policy to prioritize disadvantaged communities with Federal funds, we can't afford to miss this opportunity. We're working to create actionable recommendations for applying equity goals to City infrastructure projects under IIJA and IRA.
Join us to get an update on our progress and get involved in our next steps.
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Building Our Future Stakeholder Meeting
While equity has long been a stated goal of City plans, we haven't seen it implemented broadly, and many already-disadvantaged neighborhoods are bearing the brunt of our subpar infrastructure. With billions on the table for infrastructure in the coming years, and a Federal policy to prioritize disadvantaged communities with Federal funds, we can't afford to miss this opportunity. We're working to create actionable recommendations for applying equity goals to City infrastructure projects under IIJA and IRA.
Join us to get an update on our progress and get involved in our next steps.
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Forum Planning Committee Meeting
Help us lay the groundwork for our 2023 Leadership Forum (September - November 2023) — join our planning committee!
To be added to the committee & access the zoom meeting, email Sophi@cbno.org
Better New Orleans Block Party Planning Committee Meeting
Join our planning committee to help plan our signature event, the Better New Orleans Block Party.
The Block Party on August 12, 2023 will be a celebration of community & visioning for the future of our beloved city; with live music, food, kids activities, and our first Civic Art Challenge!
Are you an event planner? A go getter? A team player? Come join us!
Email Sophi@cbno.org to be added to the committee.
Eyes on Infrastructure Webinar Series
Join us on Wednesday, April 5th (6-7pm CT) for the first session of "Eyes on Infrastructure"! Eyes on Infrastructure is a 6-part webinar series where we’ll explore local climate and infrastructure issues—and learn how to use ISeeChange to bring solutions to our neighborhoods. In each part, we will dive deep into the infrastructure systems that keep our city running, examine how climate change is impacting them, and discuss ways YOU can help.
Local experts and community leaders will provide insights on transportation infrastructure, flooding, energy efficiency, dumping, and more. Then, learn to use ISeeChange and share local experiences of climate and infrastructure, identify neighborhood priorities, and co-design solutions with city decision-makers.
By learning how to share critical infrastructure data through ISeeChange, you’ll help inform federal funding decisions with top concerns in your neighborhood. Click here to register for this free series, and be sure to pass this along to friends, family, colleagues, or anyone passionate about bringing change to their neighborhood. Eyes on Infrastructure is presented by Healthy Gulf, Committee for a Better New Orleans, and ISeeChange as part of the People Empowering Projects initiative.
Eyes on Infrastructure Webinar Series
Eyes on Infrastructure is a 6-part Wednesday Night webinar series where we’ll explore local climate and infrastructure issues—and learn how to use ISeeChange to bring solutions to our neighborhoods. In each part, we will dive deep into the infrastructure systems that keep our city running, examine how climate change is impacting them, and discuss ways YOU can help. Wednesday Nights from 6pm-7pm through May 10th.
Eyes on Infrastructure Webinar Series
Join us on Wednesday, April 5th (6-7pm CT) for the first session of "Eyes on Infrastructure"! Eyes on Infrastructure is a 6-part webinar series where we’ll explore local climate and infrastructure issues—and learn how to use ISeeChange to bring solutions to our neighborhoods. In each part, we will dive deep into the infrastructure systems that keep our city running, examine how climate change is impacting them, and discuss ways YOU can help.
Local experts and community leaders will provide insights on transportation infrastructure, flooding, energy efficiency, dumping, and more. Then, learn to use ISeeChange and share local experiences of climate and infrastructure, identify neighborhood priorities, and co-design solutions with city decision-makers.
By learning how to share critical infrastructure data through ISeeChange, you’ll help inform federal funding decisions with top concerns in your neighborhood. Click here to register for this free series, and be sure to pass this along to friends, family, colleagues, or anyone passionate about bringing change to their neighborhood. Eyes on Infrastructure is presented by Healthy Gulf, Committee for a Better New Orleans, and ISeeChange as part of the People Empowering Projects initiative.
NerdOut for Infrastructure Best Practices
CBNO & the Building Our Future Coalition are researching and compiling best practices for building equity into federally-funded infrastructure projects. As federal dollars from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) are now available and we look forward to even more opportunities via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we’re making sure we’re doing all we can to direct dollars to the most worthy projects that can help build a better New Orleans.
Join us on Zoom here - Friday, March 10th between 11am & 1pm
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NerdOut for Equitable Infrastructure
CBNO & the Building Our Future Coalition are researching and compiling best practices for building equity into federally-funded infrastruture projects. As the City begins receiving federal dollars from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) and looks forward to even more opportunities via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we’re working with partners to make sure we’re doing all we can to direct dollars and worthy projects to meet people’s everyday needs.
Come for lunch at Pizza D in the Bywater or join virtually here
Join us for a relaxed, introductory working lunch on the Friday following Mardi Gras as we map out a path of research objectives to put New Orleans in position to build a more equitable and sustainable future.
PROTECT: Citywide Conversation
Hear the latest from local leaders about building resilience into local streets & transportation systems. Participate in a discussion about planning and fortifying evacuation routes. Learn how you can help guide local infrastructure investments.
Featured presenters include -
Harry Vorhoff - Deputy Director, Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities
Tom Haysley - Principal Planner, Regional Planning Commission
Aron Chang - Water Leaders Institute, Civic Studio
Stakeholder Meeting
You have a stake in this process so join our discussion on Thursday, November 3rd from 6 - 7:30 where we will cover the latest on our IIJA campaign, resources, and how to make your voice heard.
NerdOut November: Shovel-Ready Projects
RSVP to join our next working happy hour to help City leaders bring home historic federal $$$ for us to build a more equitable & sustainable New Orleans
Building Our Future ‘Spotlight’: RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES
One of the opportunities available to New Orleans via historic levels of federal funding is ‘Reconnecting Communities’. This is the program national leaders cited New Orleans as an example of where infrastructure has been used to divide, and now, hopefully, can be used to connect. Join this public discussion to hear from local project sponsors, learn the City’s plans, and how to get involved moving forward.
Neighborhood Canvass - Tremé
Join us in gathering resident priorities in CBNO’s Building Our Future survey!
This summer we’re launching monthly neighborhood canvass series where we hear directly from residents about their vision for a more equitable, sustainable, & prosperous future.
Join us at Tremé Coffeehouse, this Saturday at 10am.
Nerd Out - August Happy Hour
RSVP to join our next working happy hour to help City leaders bring home historic federal $$$ for us to build a more equitable & sustainable New Orleans
FOR OUR FUTURE - Stakeholder Meeting
Join our stakeholder meeting to discuss our campaign, For Our Future (previously Just Recovery). There’s been major news regarding City of New Orleans plans for funding just recieved via the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and updated ways to get involved in a range of potential infrastructure projects via the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA).
Nerd Out: For Our Future
Calling all policy advocates & readers of fine print!
Come out for a series of happy hours to help City leaders bring home historic federal $$$ for us to build a more equitable & sustainable New Orleans
Just Recovery Stakeholder Meeting
We need a just and lasting Recovery for New Orleans! Join us to learn about what recovery dollars may be available to New Orleans, how the City of New Orleans is approaching the plans, and how to make your voice heard. Learn more about our campaign for a Just Recovery here.
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Click the button below to register for the meeting. You’ll be emailed the sign in link.
Having a hard time registering, or need to attend by phone? Text 504.356.3156 for assistance.
Just Recovery Stakeholder Meeting
Join us in building a coalition of organizations and leaders across New Orleans ready to leverage historic investments in the resilience of our people, their well-being and our built environment.
At this meeting, we’ll focus on -
Covid impacts in New Orleans - health, housing, economy, crime, infrasructure
Hearing from Stakeholders breakout session
Just Recovery timelines & resources
Establishing a Just Recovery community training program/schedule
Opportunities for partnerships, etc
Story Time with CBNO: The 2022 City Budget
Join CBNO for a storybook-style read-along of the 2022 City Budget, with food, drinks, and games. Learn what’s in the 2022 City Budget and what’s not, how the City sets the Budget, and how to make your voice heard.
WEBINAR: Residents’ Guide to the American Rescue Plan
New Orleans has already started to receive our portion of the Federal COVID Stimulus money. What are the opportunities and restrictions on that money? How can you be a better advocate? Learn more on this free webinar with presentations from the Bureau of Governmental Research, Louisiana Budget Project, and City of New Orleans’ Chief Administrative Officer.