Fischer Development, located in the Algiers neighborhood on New Orleans’ West Bank, originated as the William J. Fischer Housing Development in the mid-1960s. Named after William J. Fischer, a former chairman of the Housing Authority of New Orleans, it was the city’s last conventional public housing project, comprising 14 low-rise buildings and a 13-story high-rise. Over time, the area faced significant challenges, including isolation due to surrounding infrastructure and a rise in crime during the 1970s and 1980s.
In the early 2000s, redevelopment efforts transformed the area into a mixed-income community, replacing the original structures with new housing units and amenities.