It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

So which is it? For Greater New Orleans, is it the season of Darkness, or the spring of Hope?

Recently, an economist questioned our recovery. And indeed, we do have some challenges. But with all due respect to the dismal science, the facts we are seeing here on the ground are broadly positive, and highly encouraging:

These facts include:

So which is it? Who is right? Do we have everything before us, or nothing before us?

I think it is clear which camp I am in. However, this happy ending is still to be written. I sincerely believe that it is up to us, the business and economic development community, to write this ending. Through our leadership, we can ensure that the best does indeed come to pass.