Economic Activity

There are few economic sources of activity in the Lower Ninth Ward because Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. The hurricane destroyed the area and all of its stores and businesses. Not only were the buildings ruined, but also there are fewer people living in the area to sustain business. The Lower Ninth Ward is slowly starting to re-open some business, but it is very challenging given the economy and other issues. The only sources of economic activity currently open are gas stations with small mini marts, and a barbershop. St. Bernard’s Parish, which is the area directly next to the Lower Ninth Ward, has almost completely been restored. They have many more sources of economic activities, including Home Depot, fast food restaurants, gas stations, and other small shopping complexes. Since there are few places to work in the Lower Ninth Ward, most people tend to work outside of the area. Overall, there is very little economic activity going on in this neighborhood right now.