The Acadiana Planning Commission Makes an Impact in Our Communities

APC brings stakeholders together to plan catalytic projects that will make a sizable impact on our communities. Through our strategic planning process and the procurement of grant funds, we have been able to transform transportation corridors, bring broadband to Acadiana, promote economic growth, and complete catalytic redevelopment projects - some of which are featured below.

Projects

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Acadiana Broadband Assessment & Report

Category: Fiber to the Home

Broadband access in Louisiana is a complex tale of “haves” and “have-nots.” Regionally, Acadiana is home to the internationally known LUS Fiber in Lafayette and the 5th slowest Internet in the country in Ville Platte. According to HighSpeedInternet.com, Louisiana is the “38th most connected state” with broadband. There are a...

Acadiana Fiber to the Home Initiative

Category: Featured Projects

APC secured $30 million in federal funding for broadband expansion after completing the NTIA Pilot Program.

Acadiana Gauge Network

Category: Featured Projects

FEMA’s first watershed analysis was completed in conjunction with APC. Now it’s a $1.2 billion initiative.

Biopharmaceutical Economic Cluster Development

Category: Featured Projects

APC Partners with UL Lafayette to establish Acadiana as a center for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Bottle Art Lofts

Category: University Avenue

The Bottle Art Lofts property is a prime example of forward-thinking community development and improvement. Located on the Corner of University Avenue and Cameron Street the site was revitalized to create a "Four Corners Gateway" for Lafayette. Phase One of the redevelopment involved transforming an abandoned Coca-Cola bottling building and...

Future Plans

Category: University Avenue

We are not done transforming the University Avenue corridor. This is a multi-year project that will include a welcoming gateway for people coming off the interstate, street beautification, the installation of a median, and a roundabout to slow traffic. "Let's give them a great first impression because we have...

I-49 Midway Corridor Project Prepares for Economic Growth

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I-49 Midway Corridor Project The Interstate 49 Midway Corridor is a multi-phased roject designed to create opportunities ans spur economic growth along I-49. The corridor both abuts and encompasses parts of Washington, Opelousas, Sunset, Grand Coteau, and areas of unincorporated St. Landry Parish. In February of 2019, APC applied...

University Avenue Corridor Revitalization Project

Category: Featured Projects

APC helped to fund the teardown of a motel to build high-quality housing for residents - one of our catalytic revitalization projects.

University Avenue Corridor Study and Roadway Improvement Project Recognized for Advances in Nondiscrimination with National Award

Category: University Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2022 Acadiana Planning Commission (APC) Angela Cring 337-205-6499 Acring@planacadiana.org University Avenue Corridor Study and Roadway Improvement Project Recognized for Advances in Nondiscrimination with National Award Lafayette, Louisiana: Acadiana Planning Commission’s (APC) Metropolitan Planning Organization has been selected as a recipient of the 2022...