Brad Pitt New Orleans Housing Project

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Brad Pitt centered along side the supporters of rebuilding after the hurricane.
Brad Pitt stood alongside the supporters of rebuilding after the hurricane.

Helping People of New Orleans

Brad Pitt initiated a housing project in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans following the devastating Hurricane Katrina. Pitt’s pet project, “Make It Right Foundation,” is an example of helping families rebuild their homes.

Celebrity home designer and “Holmes on Homes” TV personality Mike Holmes worked with Pitt on the project. Holmes promotes green living, so working with Pitt and Make It Right was perfect for both.

Although years have passed, the project remains, and the foundation is no longer as prominent as it was during the construction of the homes. The results are as endearing and heartfelt today as when the people were still recovering from Katrina.

Although some people he helped are biting the hand that feeds him, his program remains as strong as ever.

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“I’ll tell you, every time I drive over the Claiborne bridge, no matter what frustration I might be dealing with at the moment, I get this well of pride when I see this little oasis of color and the solar panels.”— Brad Pitt, Country Living Magazine.

Pitt designed and built homes like this one for the devasted area.
Pitt designed and built homes like this one for the devastated area.

Building Homes

Holmes and Pitt agreed on building homes that would not burn down, be blown down, or go down under any circumstances. The Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood star indicated that building such a home is not that difficult.

Following the devastation caused by Katrina in New Orleans in August 2005, building homes that take into account environmental conditions is a blessing. New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward experienced devastation and ruin when the levees broke during Hurricane Katrina.

“Make It Right Foundation” joined Holmes in building homes to withstand a catastrophe like Katrina, thereby rebuilding the area devastated by the hurricane.

The rebuilding of New Orleans, Lower Ninth Ward, included homes like this one.
The rebuilding of New Orleans, Lower Ninth Ward, included homes like this one.

Brad Pitt Builds 150 Homes

Pitt and Holmes built 150 homes, each designed to prevent future catastrophes. To some, that may seem impossible, but they achieved it to raise the homes three feet above ground level. They withstand the possibility of being blown down by a hurricane.

Looking at the homes in the pictures, you can see how they stand on the ground, stronger and rooted.

Pitt and Holmes designed 150 homes like this one for the people homeless after Katrina in Midsummer, 2005.
Pitt and Holmes designed 150 homes like this one for the homeless people after Katrina in the summer of 2005.

Solar Panels

Of course, solar panels play a significant part in the project, and other environmentally friendly factors include homes capturing rainwater for reuse in gardening and toilets.

Another designed home orchestrated by Pitt and Holmes.
Another designed home orchestrated by Pitt and Holmes.

No Longer Worried or Stressed

The locals appreciate rebuilding their homes, knowing they will withstand environmental catastrophes, and acknowledging that such incidents have historically occurred. The worry and stress caused by the possibility of losing their homes during the next hurricane no longer exist.

In New Orleans, Pitt and Holmes set positive examples for others to follow, providing hope and a brighter future for the region.

Make It Right Helps the Unfortunate

Today, the “Make It Right Foundation” believes that everyone has the right to live in a high-quality, healthy home that enhances the natural environment. Sadly, some are less fortunate and need assistance to get started and build a stable home.

The organization assists those in need. They believe the program fully engages the communities in defining their own needs and has a leading role in designing appropriate ways to meet those needs.

The foundation supports any design that can help improve the quality of affordable housing and enhance other living conditions of its occupants. The results are playing a pivotal role in creating vibrant, sustainable communities. The purpose is to build safe homes and help people around the world live in healthy cities. The fact that it offers affordable, high-quality, and environmentally sustainable homes is all the better.

Cradle to Cradle Homes

One of the programs the foundation supports is “Cradle to Cradle Homes.” The program is still unique, but hopefully, that will change, and it will become more widespread.

Architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart apply specific criteria to develop communities. They use materials that are both biological and technically safe, renewable, and focused on social fairness and human dignity.