From Katrina to Sandy: Beyond Anniversaries.
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy hitting the eastern seaboard of the United States. This day carries heavy meaning for thousands of people—from Jamaica to Canada—who lost someone to the storm, who struggled through weeks of winter without heat or light, who dedicated themselves to supporting their neighbors, who are still trying to make their way home. It's also a time when governors and mayors will undoubtedly stand at podiums and unveil high-profile projects and promises designed to show how far we've come from the dark days of disaster.
And then, October 29th will pass. The spotlight will diminish, and the day-to-day struggles to equitably rebuild vulnerable communities will continue, largely unrecognized by the mainstream media or general public. We saw this play out after Hurricane Katrina, too.
At Land of Opportunity, we are seeking to create media that goes beyond "anniversary" moments. Our goal is to make media that supports the equitable and just (re)building of communities—from post-Katrina New Orleans to post-Sandy New York, and beyond. That's why we're developing an interactive web platform where stories of disaster recovery, community (re)development, and urban equity live together in one collaborative interactive space.
Today, we’re excited to share the trailer for our interactive platform.
The trailer gives a taste of some of the stories you'll find on the platform, and some of the features: rich media videos that merge compelling multimedia storytelling with data, research, and calls to action, and an interactive Katrina/Sandy timeline, where stories from survivors of those storms are juxtaposed at key moments.
Please watch and share the trailer. We're relying on you—our friends, colleagues, and network—to spread the word.
We'll be rolling out the interactive platform over the next couple of weeks, so please stay tuned.
Thank you for your continued support!
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