Phase 2 of the Resettlement Project

Phase 2: Master Planning

In this phase, OCD-DRU is adressing all aspects of planning and programming for the new Isle de Jean Charles community, including plans for the structured retreat of the current community. Phase 2 consists of initiating real estate transactions, envisioning housing and infrastructure design, establishing economic development goals and outlining community activities. 

The Louisiana Division of Administration has awarded a contract for community master planning of the Isle de Jean Charles relocation project. Click here for details.

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Summary of Community Meeting 3

Community Meeting #3 took place under Father Roch Naquin’s home at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017. The objectives of the meeting were: (1) to provide information and...

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IDJC Resettlement Optional Relocation Assistance Program

The Isle de Jean Charles Resettlement Optional Relocation Assistance Program offers eligible current permanent, primary IDJC residents and former IDJC households that have...

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Summary of Community Meeting 4

The Office of Community Development and its consultants held the fourth Isle de Jean Charles Community Meeting at the IDJC Fire Station on December 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to...

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Summary of Community Meeting 5

The Office of Community Development (OCD-DRU) Team coordinated the fifth Isle de Jean Charles Community Meeting at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 5...

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STATE OF LOUISIANA BUYS LAND FOR ISLE DE JEAN CHARLES RESETTLEMENT

The Louisiana Land Trust on behalf of the Office of Community Development is purchasing 515 acres of farmland in the Schriever area of Terrebonne Parish to serve as the...

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