Make It Right

Almost everyone knows who Brad Pitt is. The very famous, wealthy actor has now branched out and formed this foundation called Make It Right. His foundation is committed to building 150 homes in the Lower 9th Ward. They are not just any homes though, they are environmentally friendly, sustainability homes. It is great that such a big celebrity is taking notice of New Orleans and disaster relief, bringing attention to an area that needs it. Still, there is controversy on whether he has the right to come down here and just build homes that, to a lot of locals, do not reflect the culture and history of the city. The homes have a more modern, contemporary look to them and seem to have lost the New Orleans charm. The cutting edge design of these homes may look out of place in the neighborhood, but they are still providing homes. They are being built to withstand hurricanes, floods and strong winds and are energy-efficient, allowing residents to save up to 75% on energy bills. There are both pros and cons, but the question still stands: Is the foundation really making things right? I'll let you make up your own mind.

Here are some photos of the homes:




Here is an interview Brad Pitt had with Ellen Degeneres, a supporter of his foundation: