A practical view of how the New Orleans metro area is governed.
This study outlines the form, functions, and interrelations of city, parish, and regional authorities that shape policy and daily life in metropolitan New Orleans. It combines historical context with current structures to help readers understand local governance.
The book surveys the metropolitan system, including New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes, and incorporated places. It covers public services, planning, health, education, welfare, safety, and the ways government organizes funds and programs.
- How the central city and surrounding parishes share powers and responsibilities
- Public services like health, education, welfare, and recreation across the area
- Infrastructure and regulation, including water, roads, and zoning
- Key agencies, boards, and commissions that guide policy and budgeting
Ideal for readers of urban policy, local history, and Louisiana governance, this edition offers a clear map of the region’s public life.