24 August 2012. New Orleans, Louisiana,  USA. .Blighted housing in the Lower 9th ward. In a tale of two cities, Hurricane Katrina devastated the area smashing almost all residences following the collapse of the levees. Whereas Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' has provided a stimulus for rebuilding a limited area of the Lower 9th ward, much remains to be done as the 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches on August 29th..Photo; Charlie Varley.