Even before the Hurricane Port Au Prince seriously lacked the most basic infrastructure.  No city water, sewage or electricity for the masses.  Only about 15% of the population has access to this type of infrastructure.  


With the NGO's creating cheap infrastructure and huge expanses of Ghetto's it is more important thatn ever to implement a strategic redevelopment plan that encourages some degree of urban sprawl with established infrastrutre so the people can atleast have the most basic amenities.  


The Louisiana/ Haiti sustainable Village project is pushing these fundamental guidelines for the development of transitional shelters where the people become land owners and have opportunities to develop a real sense of community in  a sustainable light.  


The American people should demand that our Aid be directed to groups with a complete picture of the future.  Not just temporary solutions that have no long lasting effects on the people of Haiti.


Let our lessons of Hurricane Katrina not be repeated anywhere in the world.  For the people of New Orleans will be heard from every corner of the world and establish best practices for a people that were instrumental in New Orleans tradition, heritage and families.  


Here is an Article from the NY Times outlining some similar concerns.  


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/arts/design/31planning.html