Etosha McGee and Charles Miller are the hosts of Pelican Briefs, and this week, we break down the future of New Orleans East. We dig into the promises made during the recent mayoral race around revitalization, redevelopment, and long-overdue investment in one of the city’s most overlooked yet opportunity-rich areas. From infrastructure fixes and blight removal to the long-discussed redevelopment of Lake Forest Plaza, Lincoln Beach, and the former Six Flags site, we talk about what real progress should look like over the next four years and what success actually means for residents.

We also unpack the controversy surrounding a proposed data center in a residential part of New Orleans East, the swift community backlash, and how local leaders are responding. As we weigh skepticism against hope, we make the case that New Orleans East isn’t just another development talking point, but rather it may be the future of the city. If growth, population retention, and regional economic strength are the goals, the East has to be part of the plan.

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