Just like other U.S. cities, New Orlean’s urban fabric is shaped by a history of racist policies and practices, including the redlining of neighborhoods. This exclusion from the capital had significant and long-lasting consequences for the people and properties affected. The ultimate expression of urban renewal’s impact in New Orleans was the construction of I-10 right through the heart of Claiborne Avenue and its neighborhoods. Urban3 believes that understanding the impact of various land use patterns is an imperative first step to building and growing a sustainable community.