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September 2, 2010

Shaw plays 'vital' role in New Orleans restoration work

Submitted by Shaw Industries

Dalton-based Shaw Industries Group Inc. joined the Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans recently to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Shaw Industries has been a partner of Make It Right since founder Brad Pitt established the organization in December 2007 to build 150 affordable, sustainable homes for residents of New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward affected by the hurricane.

The Aug. 28 anniversary event commemorated the process of bringing families home to the Lower 9th Ward, one of the areas most devastated by Hurricane Katrina. In keeping with the foundation’s cradle to cradle design philosophy, Shaw has provided carpet featuring fully recyclable, cradle to cradle Silver certified Anso nylon fiber for the first 50 homes, and is committed to providing carpet for all of the planned 150 homes.

As one of the earliest supporters of the Make It Right Foundation, Shaw’s contributions have played a “vital” role in the process of building affordable green homes for Lower 9th Ward residents, according to Steve Ragan, Make It Right director of development and government relations.

“We are proud to work with Make It Right to help make a difference in the lives of some of the many residents of New Orleans affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said David Wilkerson, director of sustainability and environmental affairs for Shaw’s residential division. “In addition to providing new, affordable homes for residents of the Lower 9th Ward, Make It Right also demonstrates the social, environmental and economic benefits of sustainable housing in a model that could potentially be replicated around the world.”

Pitt hopes that this project will be a catalyst for recovery and redevelopment throughout the Lower 9th Ward and across the New Orleans area. Make It Right is committed to building sustainable and affordable homes, incorporating high-quality design and construction while preserving the spirit of the community’s culture.

For information on the Make It Right Foundation, please visit www.MakeItRightnola.org. For information on Shaw’s sustainability efforts, visit www.shawfloors.com/recycle.

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