New Orleans (eCanadaNow) - Actor Brad Pitt has announced a plan to donate $5 million towards the adopt-a-house project as he will help build 150 homes in New Orleans as they continue to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

Brad Pitt is taking matters into his own hands in New Orleans as he has revealed designs for new eco-friendly as well as flood-proof homes for the people of New Orleans.  Pitt got 13 architectural firms together to produce houses in New Orleans.

The idea behind the homes would ba that they would become extremely eco-friendly, meaning they do little harm to the ecosystem of the city and surrounding areas.  They all have solar power as well as eco-friendly designs to them.

Priorities were placed on safety, affordability, aesthetics, as well as sustainability.

Pitt put up $5 million of his own money and is asking other corporations, church groups, etc. for $150,000 donations.  The website he has set up is located at www.makeitrightnola.org.

He stated at a press conference that his plan for 150 brand new homes in New Orleans will be completed by next year.  He stated there is no reason 10,000 homes, or even 100,000 new homes is not possible as long as the support is there!