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Since 1994, the city has issued more than 18,000 building permits for renovations and additions. In 1995, we passed the largest bond issue in the city's history to rebuild our streets, parks, playgrounds and public buildings. We called these initiatives Rebuild New Orleans Now! In 2000, we ensured continuation of our rebuilding efforts with the passage of Purposes A & B which funded an additional $150 million for infrastructure improvements and $27 million for law enforcement facilities. The revitalization of Canal Street was a major focus of our administration. Underway is a three-year capital improvement project, which is improving sidewalks, neutral grounds, landscapes, and construction has begun on the Canal Street streetcar line, a $156 million investment. We created a host of government innovations including a reformed city charter, the beginnings of a revised land use plan and a new comprehensive zoning ordinance. And we worked closely with the private sector to create an environment where partnerships with government facilitated private investments that benefited the entire city. A rejuvenated New Orleans Aviation Board created an $850 million renovation, rebuilding and expansion program for the Airport. The airport was re-named the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in 2001. We also convinced the FAA to begin a long-delayed study of a possible new runway that could double the Airport's capacity. The funds for the Phase III expansion of the Convention Center were secured, the expansion was constructed and plans are now being prepared for a Phase IV Expansion.
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