Public Projects:
Acadiana Center for the Arts
The ACA is a regional multi-faceted arts and cultural facility. Meeting standards for national arts facilities, the ACA utilizes a landmark building as its centerpiece, with special design features blending historic character with the contemporary to accommodate a broad range of cultural programming. The ACA features fine art exhibition space for national and international touring exhibits and diverse arts-education spaces.
Phase one of the ACA was completed and opened in October of 2004. Phase two, the AcA's 300-seat, state-of-the-art performance theater has
been
rapidly on the rise. Under the
direction
of The Lemoine Company, general contractor on the project, the Theatre
is
taking shape and on time for a 2010 completion. Designed
with a modifiable layout to accommodate complete versatility, the
theater will
serve Acadiana through a host of activities, from children's workshops
to
recitals, acoustical or amplified concerts, theatrical performances,
special
events, public gatherings, film screenings, and film and music
recordings. With
this new venue and the new Louisiana Cultural Products District
designation,
the strength and diversity of the arts district downtown will be
heightened.
Lafayette Streetscape, Next Phases.
As part of the community plan for downtown revitalization and redevelopment, a master concept plan of street, sidewalk, utility and pedestrian amenities was developed for implementation in phases over time. The first major element was the rebuilding of downtown’s commercial spine, Jefferson Street. That phase was completed in 1997 and served as a catalyst for extensive private sector reinvestment. Plans for two additional segments of the streetscape program have been completed, awaiting availability of funding. At this time, $6,400,000 has been included in the 5-year capital improvements program for the Lafayette Consolidated Government. It is anticipated that construction on the following two segments will be able to proceed in the 2007-2009 timeframe. Segment one will extend Jefferson Street improvements from it’s intersection at Lee Avenue to its gateway entry point at the Johnston Street intersection.
Segment two incorporates Vermilion Street between Jefferson and St. John/Cathedral-Carmel School campus. A section of Lafayette Street between Vermilion and the library, which traverses the federal courthouse and Parc Putnam, is also included in this segment.
Lafayette Public Library
Construction
documents are being
prepared for renovation of the Lafayette
Public
Library. The $10 million reconstruction of the 63,000-square-foot
building
includes demolition and rebuilding of interiors, facade and entrance,
new and
expanded sections and more.
While the main facility on Common Street undergoes
renovations, the Lafayette Public Library Downtown will relocate to its
temporary home for collections and services to 538 Jefferson Street (former
Jefferson Street Market). Administrative offices will be housed at 113 Clinton Street.
Rosa Parks Transportation Center
Formerly known as the Multimodal Transportation Center, located in the block bounded by Jefferson St., E. Cypress St., Lee Ave., and the Southern Pacific Railroad, this project has been under planning and construction for over 10 years. Renovation and enhancement of the Train Depot, railroad trackside improvements, and the transit system’s saw tooth platform have been completed. The final portion of the Center is a 40,877 square foot multi-use building with Transit, Parking, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Transportation Engineering functions along with a US Post Office. This final phase is now under construction. Following the new
construction, the
old building will be demolished to provide for parking and public access
to the
facility with links to the first phase, which houses city transit
services and
Amtrak in the restored depot. The groundbreaking took place on January
19,
2010, and the final phase of this $8.1 M project is slated for
completion in
summer 2011.
Public/Private Projects:
Acadiana Outreach Center's Joie de Vivre
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.
Private Projects:
St. John Street Development
Walls Properties L.L.C. is in the programming stages of a Mixed use Development on the corner of St. John and Convent Streets which includes 10-15 individual Loft-Style living areas for sale, 3-6 Loft-Style living areas for rent, +/- 3000 S.F. building shell 1st floor for lease and +/- 3000 S.F. building shell 2nd floor for lease for commercial use.
Downtown Parc Rental
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