The Parks of Plaquemines
Why Plaquemine's Parish?
Hurricane Safe Haven:
Even during hurricane Katrina, no flooding occurred in the
area of and surrounding The Parks of Plaquemines! See 100
year storm map below. As this Corps of Engineers map demonstrates,
the Parks location is estimated to have less than 10% property
loss in a 100-year storm event. No other area of the
city is safer!
Click picture for a larger version.
A well kept secret.
Plaquemines parish is well known as a sportsman's paradise
and for delicious citrus, yet the lifestyle it affords has
been a closely held secret. Why, well perhaps it has just
been overlooked, or thoughts were turned to St. Tammany parish
as the great escape
from Orleans and Jefferson parish, but today Plaquemines is
the parish whose time has come.
A few of the many reasons Plaquemines
parish is now the most sought after parish in the New Orleans
area:
Two major levee systems, the Mississippi River
levee and the Intra-Costal levee, protect upper Plaquemines
Parish and, most significantly, the specific area of The Parks
of Plaquemines.
Located near the Mississippi River levee and sitting above
sea level, this land is both "high" and "dry".
Most of the Parks of Plaquemines is located in Flood Zone
"B".
Important fact to know: Even during
hurricane Katrina, no flooding occurred in the area of and
surrounding The Parks of Plaquemines!
Good government.
Well-run government is another key factor in choosing Plaquemines
parish. Good government fosters excellent schools, good roads
and important services like fire and police protection that
allows the residents of Plaquemines parish to sleep well at
night.
Good schools.
Prestigiously labeled a (3-star school system) by
the State of Louisiana Department of Education, Plaquemines
Parish has some of the best schools in the state. The schools
in Plaquemines rank 12th out of 68 parishes statewide. The
students in this district receive quality education in a safe
environment.
Limited Access.
Limited access is also an important factor in the safety of
Plaquemines parish residents. There are only two accesses
in and out of the parish and both require passage over an
easy to monitor bridge, making entry and exits easy to police.
This deterrent to crime,
in addition to vigilant police protection, makes Plaquemines
parish one of the safest places to call home.
Lower taxes.
Plaquemines parish enjoys substantially lower taxes than neighboring
parishes. In fact, taxes in adjoining parishes are as much
as 80%-156% higher.
But, how can the taxes be lower if the government
is better? Simple. The answer goes right back to well run,
trustworthy government.
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