African-Americans could buy houses in Pontchartrain Park in the 1950s . The city of New Orleans has been trying to redevelop its riverfront for decades. Hurricane Katrina uprooted the community , damaging every home . Today , more than half of Pontchartrain Park 's residents have returned .
African-Americans could buy houses in Pontchartrain Park in the 1950s . Residents established a strong middle-class community , despite the limits of segregation . Hurricane Katrina uprooted the community , damaging every home . Today , more than half of Pontchartrain Park 's residents have returned .