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Joie de Vivre

Acadiana Outreach Center's proposed smart growth, mixed-use, housing development

Joie de Vivre, a new project sponsored by the Acadiana Outreach Center, is a $25 million residential, mixed use development, which will be located on the edge of the Mills Addition neighborhood. The vision of Joie de Vivre is to offer affordable housing that is part of a vibrant and diverse community enriching the lives of its residents through: unique architectural design, convenient on-site amenities, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and green common areas, while helping to support its residents and the Downtown Lafayette community. The master plan concept aims to position the development as an extension of Downtown Lafayette to support walkability, community interaction and sustained economic growth.

Joie de Vivre - Quick View

• 135,000 square foot in a 9 building campus-like configuration
• $25 million residential, mixed use development
• Location: Along Second Street between South Pierce Street and the AOC Campus
• 118 Loft-style apartments with ground level retail/commercial uses
• Green common spaces, community center, daycare center
• Consultant/Developer: The Cartesian Company
• Status: Master plan/conceptual design

For details on the project, click below:

Joie de Vivre Complete Project Overview (consultant/project team power point)

Q&A with Le Centre Coterie and Joie de Vivre Project Team

Downtown Perspective on Joie de Vivre

Residential Market Potential Downtown Lafayette

JDV in the news:

A Fighting Chance- The Independent 5/19/10 

Housing Draws Doubts- The Daily Advertiser 5/16/10

9 Buildings Proposed for Complex- The Daily Advertiser 5/16/10

Outreach Unveils Housing Plans- The Daily Advertiser 5/14/10

Funding Sought for Housing Project- The Daily Advertiser 5/12/10