Heck said he wants to make sure victims are remembered by building a memorial bridge for pedestrians.
But rebuilding New Orleans has stirred a debate.
Some architects and developers wonder if the damage presents an opportunity for New Orleans to escape its racist past. Others believe recreating the structures in characteristic of the city's southern history will help retain its flavor.
Either way, emotions are wrapped up in the discussions.
“It's easy to erase physical structures,'' said Tulane clinical architect professor Byron Mouton. “It's not easy to erase memories, family structure.''
— Associated Press
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