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Introduction
New Orleans is deeply rooted in the South of Louisiana with a strong history and culture at it’s base that inspire it’s inhabitants to develop more historical landmarks to further the city’s history. A prime example of how much historical landmarks and new developments help create a great neighborhood is Uptown’s very own Faubourg Livaudais.

Landmarks
New Orleans itself has many monuments and historical landmarks to help remind the inhabitants how far the city has come to be the amazing town it is today. Faubourg Livaudais has many historical landmarks as well, including up to about twenty churches throughout the area (Third Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Gloryland Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Second Mount Carmel Baptist Church, and Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Pressing Onward Baptist Church, Second New Light Missionary Baptist Church, First African Baptist Church of New Orleans, etc.). These churches are very important to Faubourg Livaudais because of their great faith in religion. Religion also gives the people something to come together under, which is one of the main goals of the city. “For institutions…to connect them to the surrounding community and create working partnerships between the various institutions”. As these relationships are strengthened, people are inspired to build more institutions and projects to increase friendships and long lasting relationships in the community.

Recent Developments
One of the most recent developments in the Faubourg Livaudais area is a shopping center with various different stores and restaurants for the citizens and tourists to enjoy while in the area. This development has been submitted to the City Planning Commission. The plans list out which stores are to be placed throughout the shopping center, including Ross, TJ Maxx, Shoe Carnival, Ulta, Pet Smart and Michael’s along with Raising Cane’s fried chicken, Taco Bell, and McDonald’s. This shopping center will further bring together the citizens of Faubourg Livaudais and also attract more and more people who will visit and spread the word about the city

Conclusion
Between the old historical landmarks and the new developments that are being put into place, Faubourg Livaudais is an ideal neighborhood to visit and or live in. This community is deeply rooted in its faith, but also takes the time to modernize itself to attract more visitors. This neighborhood is one of a kind and continues to move forward over time.