The 9th ward is in the easternmost part of the city. A popular fact about this area of the city is that it the largest ward of New Orleans 17 wards. Local musicians often speak of this area in their music. In 2005 the area was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, specifically the lower 9th ward. The levees that were created to barricade flood waters were breached which caused a large amount of devastation to an area that likely was unable to fully recover from it. The Lower 9th ward was populated by lower income families and African American families. Some argue that the flood route was directed at the lower 9th ward for this reason, instead of flooding higher income areas. The Lower 9th ward is not what it once was but, is still a great historical place to see when reviewing the cities history. It shows devastation, poverty, and reconstruction. Homes that have been reconstructed are much smaller homes in comparison to homes in areas like the Garden District. The reconstruction has been timely, but efforts are being made. 
This link will take you to a map of the Lower 9th ward. https://mapcarta.com/New_Orleans/Lower_9th_Ward
The Upper 9th ward, like the lower, has been left in shambles after Katrina struck. Some say that this area resembles a zombie apocalypse. The area, to this day, is scattered with garbage and left overs of peoples lives. The area is populated but shows that there has been a struggle to come back from Katrina. Locals feel that it has been a "forgotten area" of restoration after Katrina hit. 
This Link will take you to a map of the 9th Ward.
https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/neworleans/NinthWard_1f5876c6-7b9f-4dcb-8e66-3adbb341d76c.pdf
This is an article from the perspective of someone from New Orleans, explaining how The 9th Ward looks today and the efforts that have been made to restore the area.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-orleans-urban-decay_n_57c05e53e4b085c1ff2910ab
Attached is a video reviewing the rebuild of the 9th ward, 13 years after Katrina.
Kayleigh Bock
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