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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Brad Pitt established the Make It Right Foundation to construct homes for those affected. Famous architects were involved in the project, however the homes were not built to withstand the conditions of New Orleans. By 2022, only 6 of the 109 homes were in satisfactory condition.

Jan 17, 2023•1 min read

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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Brad Pitt established the Make It Right Foundation to construct homes for those affected. Famous architects were involved in the project, however the homes were not built to withstand the conditions of New Orleans. By 2022, only 6 of the 109 homes were in satisfactory condition.

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