Her's an addendum to the last post, with a little lyrical quote from Stace England, who in 2005 put out a musical tribute to the city of Cairo, which is fitting for both NOLA and Cairo alike:

The glory days are gone, leaving only a trace.But each time another building falls down,
A garden could grow in its place.Hold on, hold on, and open up your heart.We can build together
Or keep watching things fall apart.