How long have you lived in your neighborhood?
I have lived in the Uptown Triangle since October 2018. I began as a renter and purchased a condominium in September 2020 because I knew I wanted this neighborhood to be my home.
How did you get involved in your neighborhood?
I wanted to get involved in my neighborhood association and I found the website online and reached out.
What do you love about your neighborhood?
The Uptown Triangle is the best neighborhood for many reasons but what I love about it the most is the location of being nestled between beautiful Audubon Park, historical St. Charles Avenue, and the powerful Mississippi River.
What successes have you had in your neighborhood?
UTNA board member, Gabe Bordenave, had an idea of us hosting a Halloween block party where families could come out and socialize, watch the Saints game, and children could trick or treat. The event in October 2021 was a huge success and it was a great opportunity for us to get to know our neighbors!
What are you working on right now in your neighborhood?
UTNA is hosting another Halloween Social on Saturday, October 29th from 3-6 PM. We hope that neighbors will come out and join us. Follow our Uptown Triangle Neighborhood Association website or Facebook page for more details!
Any words of advice for other neighborhood leaders and change-makers?
I encourage other neighborhood leaders to take the time to listen to their neighbors and hear the concerns that they have. My role as UTNA president is to serve as a liaison between my neighbors and the city and other organizations who can provide answers and solutions to my neighbors' concerns.