The Acadiana Planning Commission Makes an Impact in Our Communities
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 Gauge Network
Category: Featured Projects
FEMA’s first watershed analysis was completed in conjunction with APC. Now it’s a $1.2 billion initiative.
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...