*NEW* Tech Apprenticeship Program

When:  Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Where:  Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), 537 Cajundome Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506

Registration:  All sessions are FREE but you must REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION to ensure adequate space and/or refreshments.  Click below to register for - 

• Acadiana's Opportunity Zone Initiative: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
• Leveraging Downtown Lafayette as a Regional Asset: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Developing in Lafayette 101: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

After a successful kick-off in April, PlanLafayette – Lafayette’s Comprehensive Plan – continues in its new format of monthly, informative sessions aimed at re-engaging citizens and gathering public input.

"Acadiana's Opportunity Zone Initiative"

Attendees will hear updates on Acadiana’s Opportunity Zone initiative, including the Lafayette Opportunity Zone Prospectus – a detailed guide to investment in Lafayette’s seven Opportunity Zone census tracts, containing maps, data, and other relevant information. One Acadiana will also feature InvestAcadiana.org, a new website which will serve as a hub of information on all 25 Opportunity Zone census tracts in the nine-parish region, connecting investors, property owners, developers, and other stakeholders interested in partnering on Opportunity Zone projects.

"Leveraging Downtown as a Regional Asset"

A light lunch will be provided to attendees thanks to The Southwest Group.

As described in the Downtown Action Plan commissioned in 2014, a follow-on document to Lafayette’s Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Lafayette should be “viewed as one of the region’s most powerful economic development tools.” Greenville, SC calls its downtown its “economic development calling card.” But why?

Attend this panel discussion over lunch to hear from developers, financial professionals, and architects why (re)developing our Downtown provides our region’s greatest opportunity for creating high-quality urban living that businesses and talent desire from cities they locate in. You’ll also learn what PlanLafayette has to say about developing in target areas like Downtown Lafayette for enhanced livability and discuss how we can enhance our plans to continue moving our community forward.

"Developing in Lafayette 101"

Developers or those interested in learning more about the development process will gain valuable insight on how to develop in Lafayette Parish. Attendees will hear from leaders of several LCG departments, including Development and Planning, Public Works, LUS and Community Development. This session also provides the public the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to help inform the five-year amendment to PlanLafayette.

Thess sessions are part of the "Strategizing Economic Growth" themed day. All sessions are FREE but you must REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION to ensure adequate space and/or refreshments. "Strategizing Economic Growth" sessions are hosted by One Acadiana, Downtown Development Authority and Lafayette Consolidated Government.

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