LAFAYETTE PARISH GROWTH PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS CONTINUE
LAFAYETTE PARISH GROWTH PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS CONTINUE
Residents invited to share input on the future of growth and development
Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is asking for residents in the northern part of the parish to share their input and help identify community priorities, concerns, and ideas for the unincorporated area of Lafayette Parish.
As Lafayette Parish is experiencing rapid growth, LCG is developing a growth plan to help guide future developments and manage growth responsibly. This community engagement, gives residents and stakeholders an opportunity to take part in a Growth Planning Public Meeting at the Carencro Community Center (5115 N University Ave). This meeting will take place on July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm and will help shape recommendations related to housing, transportation, drainage, land use and preservation of community character.
“As Lafayette Parish continues to grow, our responsibility is to be intentional about how that growth happens,” said Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet. “Community involvement and collaboration helps us take a proactive approach to growth to strengthen our infrastructure, make smarter investments in drainage, protect our neighborhoods, and build a parish that reflects the priorities of the people who live here.”
This public meeting will include:
Presentations on:
- Growth trends
- Infrastructure impacts
- Existing community challenges
Community input on:
- Identifying infrastructure "pain points"
- Traffic and transportation priorities
- Flooding and drainage priorities
- Utilities and public services priorities
Community feedback will help guide how growth connects with surrounding cities, infrastructure, and regional services.
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