relocation package: Relocating to the West Bank? Let's Go Shopping!
- 03/27/09 06:53 AM
I don’t know about anyone else, but if I was relocating to a new city one of my first questions about getting around would be “where can I buy ____?” Part of getting acclimated is finding out where to shop in your new community and the West Bank has plenty of choices within a short drive of both military bases or wherever else your relocation might land you.
Shopping Mall Oakwood Center in Terrytown is the only true mall on the West Bank. With department stores Dillard’s, JC Penney’s and Sears as anchors, the mall is still filling spaces left after … (4 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans, LA Relocation Package
- 03/03/08 09:43 AM
Welcome to New Orleans!
Congratulations on your upcoming move to the Crescent City and I'd like to be the first to welcome you. Filled with history, culture, architecture and some of the most friendly people you'll ever meet, New Orleans is a great city and a place I'm proud to call home.
To help ease your transition, here are some helpful articles about living, working and having fun in the Big Easy all rolled up into one, easy to use place!
Information for Students and Parents
Where Did You Go to School? A little insider peek at … (20 comments)
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relocation package: Where Did You Go to School?
- 02/29/08 01:03 AM
Ask any native New Orleanian that question and the answer will almost always be the name of their high school. It doesn't matter if they have a doctorate from the most prestigious Ivy League university in the country, in New Orleans it's all about what high school you attended! Folks who relocate to New Orleans may find this a little odd, especially given the great colleges and universities located right here in the city, but to me it's just part of the charm of my hometown.
Despite the fact that we are all proud of our high school alma mater, New … (23 comments)
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relocation package: West Bank MOMS Club - Welcoming You to New Orleans
- 02/28/08 11:52 AM
The boxes are unpacked, the new curtains are hung in the windows and the pantry has been filled. The flurry of activity involved in moving has subsided. You are a new resident in an unfamiliar city with small children - wondering, What now?
Any move can be difficult, but if you are relocating to a new city as a stay at home mom, it can be even harder to adjust. Spending your days at home with the kids can make it tough to meet new people and make new friends. With four children of my own, I can relate to the stress … (11 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans, LA: It's Getting Hot in Here!
- 02/28/08 07:31 AM
Moving to a new city means adjusting to many changes. Have you thought about the weather in your new home town? If you are relocating to New Orleans or have a PCS to NAS JRB New Orleans, here's what you need to know about our climate.
New Orleans has what is called a subtropical climate. What does this mean? Short, mostly mild winters and hot, hot summers!
January is traditionally the coldest month of year in New Orleans, with average daytime temperatures of around 55 degrees. Nighttime temperatures can sometimes, but not often, fall below freezing. During these cold nights, you'll hear the … (5 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans, LA: In the Top 20 Again!
- 02/24/08 04:05 PM
I know that New Orleans is a great place to live, but a recent poll shows that others think so too! Rankings by Forbes.com put New Orleans in the Top 20 Cities for Singles across the nation. Coming in at #17 overall, New Orleans also ranked in the top 20 in the following singles categories:
Best Cities for Culture
New York, Paris, Rome...New Orleans? You bet. A long program of cultural events takes place in New Orleans throughout the year in addition to the list of art, music, theatre and more that is always available for your enjoyment. Read all about it at … (24 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to New Orleans: A Guide to the Local School Systems
- 02/15/08 02:16 AM
Any relocation, civilian or military, is filled with questions about your destination. Top of the list for families with children is "How are the schools?" Every parent wants their child to attend the best possible school, but how do you go about choosing one in a new city? In the New Orleans metropolitan area, there are are multitude of school options for parents to choose from.
Orleans Parish Schools (City of New Orleans)
Post Hurricane Katrina, the public school system in New Orleans became a complex network of schools run by the School Board, the State of Louisiana and a system of charter … (12 comments)
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relocation package: Relocating to New Orleans? Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise!
- 02/14/08 01:47 PM
Does relocating to New Orleans mean you have to leave hiking, canoeing and some of your other favorite outdoor activities behind? Not a chance!
There is a reason that Louisiana is known as the "Sportsman's Paradise". Take a quick tour with me of the many outdoor experiences that are just waiting for you.
Located in Belle Chasse, LA, the Woodlands Trail and Park was created to preserve and highlight the native plants and migratory birds that are an integral part of south Louisiana. Perfect for hiking and bird watching, Woodlands Trail is less than 10 miles from downtown New Orleans, making it a … (10 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans, LA: A Gardener's Dream
- 02/07/08 06:57 AM
Relocating to a new climate can be a shock to many, especially those who love their gardens. If I ever moved to the north, dealing with ice and snow would be difficult, at best, and the shorter growing seasons would definitely present a challenge. I'm used to being able to get fresh, locally grown produce every week at a local farmer's market or fruit and vegetable stand. If you are a gardener relocating to New Orleans, you will be both pleased and amazed at the variety you can grow here in southeastern Louisiana.
Since our winters are fairly mild, there is a … (17 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans, LA: Top 20 Places to Work in New Orleans
- 01/30/08 05:40 AM
Relocating to a new city is full of challenges and one of the biggest is what job opportunities are available in your field. Are you considering moving to New Orleans, LA? Perhaps your next military relocation is to NAS JRB New Orleans and your spouse will be looking for a job in the area. Or maybe you have visited before, fallen under the magical spell of this historic city and feel her pulling you to return...not as a visitor, but as a resident.
Each year, City Business, a well respected New Orleans business periodical, polls employees throughout the metropolitan area to determine … (11 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans, LA West Bank: Our Golf Communities Are Up to Par
- 01/08/08 07:15 AM
When most people think about living in a golfing community, they picture themselves in Florida, California, Arizona or the Carolinas, which for years have had established golf communities. They don't think about moving to the New Orleans area, where golf is a year round activity with our sub-tropical environment. If you are a golfer relocating to the New Orleans West Bank or even looking for a great place to purchase a second or vacation home, check out these courses and communities that would be perfect for you.
English TurnLocated in Algiers, LA, English Turn is a Jack Nicklaus designed, 18 hole course, … (15 comments)
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relocation package: You Want Culture? New Orleans Has Got It!
- 01/07/08 12:52 PM
Are you considering a vacation way down yonder to New Orleans? Or perhaps you are being relocated to the Big Easy. Maybe, just maybe, you've lived in the city for awhile but haven't taken the time to fully explore it yet. Well, leave Bourbon Street, the bars and the casino behind and check out some of these amazing things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra In addition to regular performances, the LPO offers programs designed to introduce children to the orchestra. Open rehearsal dates are listed on the website - for only $5 your middle or high school … (19 comments)
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relocation package: Military Relocations to NAS JRB New Orleans
- 01/03/08 09:27 AM
Welcome to New Orleans!
Moving into a new area is always a bit of a challenge, especially when you don't have the luxury of a lot of time to decide on a new home. As a military transferee with orders in hand, you are faced with deciding where to live rather quickly. Most people who have never been to the New Orleans area don't know much about us except for what they've seen on TV. Speaking as a native, I can tell you that there is a whole lot more to the city than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street.
A little about … (18 comments)
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relocation package: New Orleans - More Than Just a Party Town
- 12/20/07 02:09 AM
Many adult visitors to New Orleans never venture beyond the Convention Center and the French Quarter. They have a great time, but never consider bringing their children to the area. Why not? There is more to the city of New Orleans than just a party happening 7 days a week.
If you are planning a visit or a relocation to the New Orleans area, check out some of the kid friendly sites and activities to keep the little ones entertained:
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Conveniently located at the foot of Canal Street in Woldenberg Park, the Aquarium of the Americas is ranked … (20 comments)
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relocation package: Buying A Piece of History
- 12/17/07 04:40 AM
One of the things I love about the New Orleans area is the fact that we don't have too many cookie cutter houses. There are wonderful areas to live that are not part of "subdivisions"...they are neighborhoods in the true sense of the word. Some of the most beautiful areas to live in are older, established and, in some cases, deemed historic.
To me, any house over 75 years old is a historic home. Lucky for us, we have a large selection of homes that give us a peek into the history of our city and the surrounding area. Some of them … (11 comments)
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relocation package: Moving to Algiers, LA? Here's What You Need to Know...
- 12/11/07 03:47 PM
Algiers is the only part of the city of New Orleans located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River and feels more like a small town than part of a metropolitan area. A large number of people (like me!) who grew up in Algiers have stayed to raise their own families here, making it a very friendly community to live in. We actually live next door to family, which is not so uncommon here.
Algiers Point is the historic portion of upper Algiers, settled in the early 1700's and placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1978. Insider tip: … (7 comments)
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I don’t know about anyone else, but if I was relocating to a new city one of my first questions about getting around would be “where can I buy ____?” Part of getting acclimated is finding out where to shop in your new community and the West Bank has plenty of choices within a short drive of both military bases or wherever else your relocation might land you.
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