Neighborhood Planning

Contact: (337) 291-5617

Lafayette has a broad range of diverse neighborhoods that contribute to the city/parish community and residential character. As primary places of residence, neighborhoods and housing have a significant impact on residents’ daily activities and are the foundation of a safe, enjoyable community in which to live.

Neighborhood Plans provide more detailed plans for how neighborhoods within the city/parish will accommodate growth and change. PlanLafayette helps clarify how different aspects of the built environment, city-parish systems, and government work together and determine the future growth pattern for the city/parish. Neighborhood Plans provide insight into the visions that existing neighborhoods have for their future. There is a process if your neighborhood would like to be designated (see neighborhood resources below). Please contact the Planning Division for more information.

• View 2020 Lafayette City Demographics
• View 2020 Lafayette Parish Demographics
• View 2022 Lafayette City Demographics
• View 2022 Lafayette Parish Demographics

311 Lafayette Online Site

Through 311 Lafayette, residents can submit service requests and find related information in one, easy-to-access location. This site is currently being used for non-emergency requests and will expand in future phases. For emergencies, or if the issue you are reporting is IN PROGRESS, please call 911 for immediate assistance.  Requests submitted after hours, on the weekend, or on a holiday are handled on the next business day. If you do not want to submit a service request, but require more information; please dial the Call Center at 311 or 337-291-8200. Representatives are available to assist you Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Coteries of Lafayette

Coteries strengthen the community by providing a vision and guidance for neighborhood desires. This designation can also result in the creation of a formal neighborhood plan through LCG.. Anyone who lives, owns property, or owns a business in the designated area should participate in their respective coterie. Click here to view a map of coterie boundaries. Five coteries are currently designated; Freetown-Port Rico, La Place, McComb-Veazey, Oasis, and Quiet Town. 

Neighborhood Resources:

• Neighborhood Planning Process
• Citizen Planner Handbook
• Neighborhood Project Toolkit

Did you know we partner with community impact organizations?

• Acadiana Center for the Arts
• Lafayette Habitat for Humanity
• One Acadiana
• Parish Proud
• SMILE Community Action Agency
• United Way of Acadiana
• Learn more about partnering with us today by emailing alazard@lafayettela.gov.