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'''Gentilly Terrace''' is a [[New Orleans neighborhoods|neighborhood]] of the city of [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]]. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Filmore Avenue to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Dahlia Walk and Benefit Street to the south and [[Elysian Fields Avenue]] to the west.
'''Gentilly Terrace''' is a [[New Orleans neighborhoods|neighborhood]] of the city of [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]]. A subdistrict of the [[Gentilly, New Orleans|Gentilly District Area]], its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Filmore Avenue to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Gentilly Boulevard (US 90) to the south and [[Elysian Fields Avenue]] to the west. Gentilly Terrace may be further divided into '''Gentilly Terrace & Gardens''', '''Edgewood Park''' and '''Fairmont Park''', all three of which possess organized, distinct, and active neighborhood associations.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Gentilly Terrace is located at {{Coord|30|00|10|N|90|03|10|W|city}} {{GR|1}} and has an elevation of {{convert|0|ft|1}}{{GR|3}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the district has a total area of {{convert|1.21|mi2|1}}. {{convert|1.21|mi2|1}} of which is land and {{convert|0.00|mi2|1}} (0.0%) of which is water.
Gentilly Terrace is located at {{Coord|30|00|10|N|90|03|10|W|type:city}} <ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and has an elevation of {{convert|0|ft|1}}.<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the district has a total area of {{convert|1.21|mi2|1}}. {{convert|1.21|mi2|1}} of which is land and {{convert|0.00|mi2|1}} (0.0%) of which is water.


===Adjacent Neighborhoods===
===Adjacent Neighborhoods===
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* [[Dillard, New Orleans|Dillard]] (west)
* [[Dillard, New Orleans|Dillard]] (west)
* [[St. Anthony, New Orleans|St. Anthony]] (west)
* [[St. Anthony, New Orleans|St. Anthony]] (west)
* [[Edgewood Park, New Orleans|Edgewood Park]] (south)


===Boundaries===
===Boundaries===
The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Gentilly Terrace as these streets: Filmore Avenue, People's Avenue, Dahlia Walk, Benefit Street and Elysian Fields Avenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gnocdc.org/orleans/6/28/index.html|title=Gentilly Terrace Neighborhood|author=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=2008-06-21}}</ref>
Orleans Parish defines the boundaries of Gentilly Terrace as these streets: Filmore Avenue, People's Avenue, Gentilly Boulevard and Elysian Fields Avenue.<ref>{https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/FileData/OrleansParishLA/AssessmentAreaMaps/GENTILLY%20TERRACE.pdf}{{Dead link|date=May 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 10,542 people, 4,258 households, and 2,783 families residing in the neighborhood. The [[population density]] was 8,712 /mi² (3,401 /km²).
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 10,542 people, 4,258 households, and 2,783 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Gentilly Terrace">{{cite web|title=Gentilly Terrace|url=http://gnocdc.org/NeighborhoodData/6/GentillyTerrace/index.html|publisher=Greater New Orleans Community Data Center|accessdate=6 January 2012}}</ref> The [[population density]] was 8,712 /mi<sup>2</sup> (3,401 /km<sup>2</sup>).


As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 8,210 people, 3,351 households, and 2,158 families residing in the neighborhood.<ref name="Gentilly Terrace"/>
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==See also==
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* [[New Orleans neighborhoods]]
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* [[Gentilly, New Orleans]]


==References==
==Education==
[[New Orleans Public Schools]] supervises the two public elementary schools within the neighborhood, while Brother Martin High School offers an all-boys, Catholic education for grades 8–12. There are no public high schools within Gentilly Terrace.
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Schools within Gentilly Terrace:

* Audubon Gentilly Elementary School (operated by Audubon Charter Schools/FAME, Inc.)
* Mary McLeod Bethune at Stuart Bradley Elementary School
* [[Brother Martin High School]] (operated by the Catholic Brothers of the Sacred Heart)

Nearby public high schools:

* [[Benjamin Franklin High School (New Orleans)]] (operated by Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc.)
* The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men (operated by Lyceum Schools, Inc.) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_3e1fdb6e-5ce6-11eb-a22a-830f92b5b4c1.html|title = On the OneApp for next year: New Orleans' only charter school geared toward young men| date=23 January 2021 }}</ref>
* John F. Kennedy High School at Lake Area (operated by New Beginnings School Foundation)
* McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School

Nearby private schools:

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* [[Holy Cross School (New Orleans)]]

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* [[New Orleans neighborhoods]]
* [[Gentilly, New Orleans]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Residential Maps - Gentilly Terrace |url=https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/FileData/OrleansParishLA/AssessmentAreaMaps/GENTILLY%20TERRACE.pdf |website=Beacon |publisher=Orleans Parish Assessor's Office}}</ref>
{{New Orleans District 6}}
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https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/FileData/OrleansParishLA/AssessmentAreaMaps/GENTILLY%20TERRACE.pdf
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Latest revision as of 22:33, 27 December 2024

Gentilly Terrace
New Orleans Neighborhood
Map
Coordinates: 30°00′10″N 90°03′10″W / 30.00278°N 90.05278°W / 30.00278; -90.05278
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
CityNew Orleans
Planning DistrictDistrict 6, Gentilly District
Government
 • MayorLaToya Cantrell
Area
 • Total
1.21 sq mi (3.1 km2)
 • Land1.21 sq mi (3.1 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
3,745
 • Density3,100/sq mi (1,200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code504

Gentilly Terrace is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Gentilly District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Filmore Avenue to the north, People's Avenue to the east, Gentilly Boulevard (US 90) to the south and Elysian Fields Avenue to the west. Gentilly Terrace may be further divided into Gentilly Terrace & Gardens, Edgewood Park and Fairmont Park, all three of which possess organized, distinct, and active neighborhood associations.

Geography

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Gentilly Terrace is located at 30°00′10″N 90°03′10″W / 30.00278°N 90.05278°W / 30.00278; -90.05278 [1] and has an elevation of 0 feet (0.0 m).[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 1.21 square miles (3.1 km2). 1.21 square miles (3.1 km2) of which is land and 0.00 square miles (0.0 km2) (0.0%) of which is water.

Adjacent Neighborhoods

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Boundaries

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Orleans Parish defines the boundaries of Gentilly Terrace as these streets: Filmore Avenue, People's Avenue, Gentilly Boulevard and Elysian Fields Avenue.[3]

Demographics

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As of the census of 2000, there were 10,542 people, 4,258 households, and 2,783 families residing in the neighborhood.[4] The population density was 8,712 /mi2 (3,401 /km2).

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,210 people, 3,351 households, and 2,158 families residing in the neighborhood.[4]

Education

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New Orleans Public Schools supervises the two public elementary schools within the neighborhood, while Brother Martin High School offers an all-boys, Catholic education for grades 8–12. There are no public high schools within Gentilly Terrace.

Schools within Gentilly Terrace:

  • Audubon Gentilly Elementary School (operated by Audubon Charter Schools/FAME, Inc.)
  • Mary McLeod Bethune at Stuart Bradley Elementary School
  • Brother Martin High School (operated by the Catholic Brothers of the Sacred Heart)

Nearby public high schools:

  • Benjamin Franklin High School (New Orleans) (operated by Advocates for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc.)
  • The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men (operated by Lyceum Schools, Inc.) [5]
  • John F. Kennedy High School at Lake Area (operated by New Beginnings School Foundation)
  • McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School

Nearby private schools:

See also

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https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/FileData/OrleansParishLA/AssessmentAreaMaps/GENTILLY%20TERRACE.pdf


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  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ {https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/FileData/OrleansParishLA/AssessmentAreaMaps/GENTILLY%20TERRACE.pdf}[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b "Gentilly Terrace". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  5. ^ "On the OneApp for next year: New Orleans' only charter school geared toward young men". 23 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Residential Maps - Gentilly Terrace" (PDF). Beacon. Orleans Parish Assessor's Office.
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