MULTICULTURAL ASSESSMENT ON A COMMUNITY

Multicultural Assessment on a Community



Multicultural Assessment on a Community

Introduction

One of New Orleans' oldest and best-preserved neighborhoods, Tremé is a 0.69 square mile area bordered by Esplanade Avenue, North Rampart Street, St. Louis Street and North Broad Street. Though small, Tremé is a neighborhood defined not by its physical size, but by the sheer magnitude of creativity and strength of purpose that have grown from it. As one of the only places in the United States where people of color were regularly able to own property before the Civil War, Tremé has played an undeniably significant role in African American history and culture. Jazz epitomizes the music scene in Tremé, and Tremé has been extremely influential in the development and popularity of what could be considered New Orleans' “indigenous” music. Musicians such as George Lewis, Jimmy Noone, Chris Kelly, and Henry Ragas, got their start right here. Tremé is about much more than music - it's a neighborhood where many residents have roots going several generations back in Tremé, proving that heritage and tradition matter here. Thus, buying a home in Tremé means becoming part of a community that understands and celebrates its powerful and spirited legacy.

Assessment of the Community

Shopping and Dining

Located just northwest of New Orleans' famous French Quarter, Tremé is close to the iconic marketplace experience the French Quarter is known for. Amidst its quaint, lamp-lighted streets, you can almost imagine what it was like to live in New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century into the 20th. Within the neighborhood of Tremé you can find plenty of antiques, boutique clothing, instruments, and gifts. You can't talk about restaurants in Tremé without talking about great food. Popular establishments, like Tiger's Creole Cuisine, and Dooky Chase Restaurant, specialize in the unique Cajun flavors that have put New Orleans on the map as a prime destination for soul food connoisseurs.

Parks and Recreation

Armstrong Park memorializes one of New Orleans' most beloved citizens and musicians, Louis Armstrong. One of the most notable components of Armstrong Park is Congo Square, a historic meeting place for slaves throughout pre-Civil War times; here they could dance and sing, and sell goods in an open-air marketplace. Today, Armstrong Park is a popular place for Tremé residents and visitors to relax and take in the distinct architecture and landscape designed by New Orleans architect, Robin Riley. This 32-acre park is both tranquil and funky, capturing the essence of the New Orleans jazz culture. Additionally, the park is home to the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, the premier performing arts space of New Orleans, with acts ranging from ballet and modern dance, to musical theater, stage plays, and comedy.

Living

Walking the streets around your new home in Tremé, you just might find yourself swept up in a parade or dancing to the music of a local brass band. Tremé is a vibrant community of artists, musicians, families, scholars, and entrepreneurs. Celebration is just a way of life ...