Anthony Fontenot

Anthony Fontenot, a New Orleans native, is pursuing a PhD in architecture at Princeton. He has written on contemporary conditions in Berlin, Beirut, Kabul and New Orleans.

EnvironmentOctober 20, 2005

Hurricane Gumbo

The Cajun and Creole folks of Ville Platte, LA, learned long ago not to rely on the government for help. It the wake of hurricanes they launched a homemade rescue-and-relief effort to save their community.

Mike Davis and Anthony Fontenot
ArchitectureSeptember 30, 2005

25 Questions About the Murder of New Orleans

New Orleans did not die an accidental death–it was murdered by deliberate design and planned neglect. Here are twenty-five urgent questions from the people who live in a city submerged in anger and frustration.

Mike Davis and Anthony Fontenot

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Anthony Fontenot

EnvironmentOctober 20, 2005

Hurricane Gumbo

The Cajun and Creole folks of Ville Platte, LA, learned long ago not to rely on the government for help. It the wake of hurricanes they launched a homemade rescue-and-relief effort to save their community.

Mike Davis and Anthony Fontenot

ArchitectureSeptember 30, 2005

25 Questions About the Murder of New Orleans

New Orleans did not die an accidental death–it was murdered by deliberate design and planned neglect. Here are twenty-five urgent questions from the people who live in a city submerged in anger and frustration.

Mike Davis and Anthony Fontenot