February 5, 2026
Choosing Local Is a Love Language
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, it’s about intention.
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January 26, 2026
Beyond the Wall: How Public Art Creates Place
If you can envision it, you can build it. If you can dream it, you can paint it. And when that dream is shared between artists, institutions, and the public, it becomes part of the city’s story.
January 21, 2026
Walkability Is More Than a Sidewalk
Walkability is a term often coined like an achievement, something a city either has or does not. In reality, it is a process. And when done well, it requires patience, listening, and thoughtful design.
January 15, 2026
Downtown Is the Third Place We All Need
When I think about what makes a city feel like home, it’s rarely the things inside my four walls. It’s the places in between—the spaces where we linger long enough to bump into a neighbor, discover a new favorite, or feel connected to something bigger than ourselves.
January 12, 2026
Progress Downtown
Downtown Lafayette is entering a season of visible, tangible momentum — and it’s arriving in ways both bold and quietly transformative.
January 6, 2026
More people visited downtown Lafayette during the day and less at night, data shows
Data compiled on visits to downtown Lafayette last year indicates more people came during daytime hours and less for bar and nightlife activity.
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December 12, 2025
Improvements underway at downtown Lafayette's Parc International. See List of Upgrades
Improvements are underway at downtown Lafayette's Parc International, which serves as a main venue for Festival International, the city's largest festival that draws thousands every April.
November 26, 2025
10 best coffee shops in Lafayette for a cozy date
Lafayette is full of coffee spots that invite you to slow down, savor a drink, and enjoy a little company.
November 8, 2025
Volunteers bring ‘Downtown in Bloom’ to life in Lafayette
Downtown Lafayette looked — and smelled — a little fresher Saturday morning as volunteers gathered for 'Downtown in Bloom,' a local beautification event.
November 4, 2025
Downtown Lafayette's Jefferson Street voted among top main streets in the U.S. for the fall
Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette made the list of America’s top main streets for fall shopping in a survey conducted by one financial blog.
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