From Track Star to Tech Visionary: Building a Digital Twin of New Orleans Amid the challenges of a crime-ridden and storm-stricken city, Greg Nixon Jr. rose from New Orleans to become a 2x U.S. champion and 3x World champion in the 400m. After retiring from professional athletics, Greg returned home to address one of New Orleans' most pressing issues: water management in a sinking city. Through Ubuntu Construction Company, he championed green infrastructure solutions—but his vision didn’t stop there. In this first episode of our series, we follow Greg's inspiring journey as he transitions from track star to digital innovator, envisioning a groundbreaking project: a digital twin of New Orleans. Throughout the series, discover how this cutting-edge technology can simulate, test, and reimagine the city’s infrastructure for a more sustainable future. Video Produced and Narrated by: Nicole Nixon