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Besides, which, Benson, the point was not that Brad Pitt is doing anything. The point was that builders of this dreck might actually be able to sell them, even in this market, if the houses were designed with a modicum of thought into what constitutes decent design. As long as Brownstoner keeps coming up with these, the fundamental point remains – it IS possible to build decent looking houses for this price point. The builders just don’t care enough to do so.

Is this a stoop culture? How about a decent stoop? What is the purpose of those Juliette balconies? If you are hard pressed to fit a potted plant on one, forget about being able to use it, why waste the time and money? If having the meters out front is a NYC code thing, why not come up with a framed box as part of the design to hide the unsightly mess, as they are the only trim on the house, besides the balconies. Do pink bricks complement the rest of the houses on the block? How about different bricks, or how about some paint? Does someone really think those doors are attractive? If you want a door with a window, there are plenty of other alternatives. Oval windows are harder to make, why not square windows on the doors, or no windows?

The list goes on. The argument continues.

benson, whatever his experience is, why would you criticize someone who’s brought so much attention and hope and tangible housing solutions to a city that’s so desperately need of these things?

aww Montrose, you had to bring up N’Awlins. I was there for the first time a few months ago and absolutely loved the place. The people are so warm and friendly, the music amazing and the Garden District is breath-taking for lovers of older homes.

bxgrl, not only were there tastes in furniture and decorating questionable at best, you should have seen how they dressed me. I don’t think there was one name brand piece of clothing in my closet until I was old enough to buy it myself.

I’m touting him as someone who has put his money where his mouth is. He is a catylyst for building homes in the 9th Ward. New Orleans isn’t doing it, the federal government sure isn’t going it, and the insurance industry has prevented many long time homeowners from doing it. So if a big celeb can get some people back into homes, then he’s a prince, in my book.

Besides which, Brad Pitt had aspirations of becoming an architect before fame and fortune kissed him. He actually knows what he is talking about. That puts him heads above many people here. I greatly admire what he is doing in New Orleans, and that has nothing to do with his celeb status.