Lafayette is Special
Its charming downtown core, semi-rural neighborhoods, and beautiful natural setting welcome residents and visitors of all ages.
And, We Have Room to Grow
Housing: Lafayette’s downtown core is growing. This requires careful planning to ensure an even more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community for all.
Community: Close-knit town centers — where public spaces draw people together — fostering strong social bonds that improve mental well-being and extend residents’ lifespans.
Transit: Walkable and bikeable towns support both body and mind, creating healthier, more resilient communities.
Culture: Culture doesn’t have to die at the tunnel.
Let’s Grow Together!
Join Vibrant Lafayette in fostering a vibrant, family-focused, and more walkable and bikeable downtown area. Let’s cultivate a unified sense of community for residents and visitors of all ages.
Imagine This:
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A more dynamic downtown core where restaurants offer greater diversity and shops highlight our local flavor.
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A large downtown plaza designed around people instead of cars. Friends and neighbors socialize providing a sense of belonging for all ages.
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Thoughtfully redesigned bike routes and sidewalks that link Lafayette’s beautiful pathways and semi-rural neighborhoods to its downtown core.
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New community events that speak to locals, deepening the unified sense of belonging that is so essential to Lafayette’s character.
Wanna know who’s making it happen?
Join the Movement!
Let’s make sure we maintain the natural beauty of Lafayette while making it dynamic, safe, and enjoyable for all.