Business News, Developer News, Downtown News
Rachel Holland named Director of Downtown Development and Planning Rachel Holland joined Lafayette’s Downtown Development Authority as Director of Downtown Development and Planning on March 9. Holland, who has experience in both the public and private sectors, will...
Businesses, Downtown News, Members, Videos
DLU Member Spotlight: Nathanael Johnson of Rêve Coffee Roasters Nathanael Johnson is the owner of Rêve Coffee Roasters on Jefferson Street and a member of DLU since 2018. Rêve—French for “dream”—came to Downtown Lafayette in 2014 and quickly emerged as more than just...
Business News, Developer News, Downtown News, Members
Word of the year: Momentum2019 was a transformative year for Downtown Lafayette, one that will mark the beginning of a new decade of momentum for the heart of Acadiana. Our organization has undergone exciting changes, beginning with the appointment of Anita Begnaud as...
Arts & Culture, Business News, Businesses, Downtown News, Photos
A celebration of the new Facade Improvement and mural at Downtown’s Halo BuildingDowntown Lafayette recently celebrated the completion of a new facade improvement at the Halo Building on 113 Clinton Street. The improved Halo Building facade features artwork by...
Business News, Businesses, Downtown News, Shop
Small Business Saturday: Supporting the local economy by shopping locally. Most people are familiar with the post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Like it or not, these holiday shopping dates are here to stay, but many who participate do...
Arts & Culture, Downtown News, Events
Downtown Lafayette will become the perfect destination for lovers of Christmas this December. In an effort to spread seasonal joy throughout the Acadiana region, DLU has committed to creating a month-long series of family-friendly holiday events in Downtown Lafayette....
Developer News, Downtown News, Events
Kiwanis of Acadiana’s “Harmony Park” playground is now a reality.The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana celebrated a significant milestone this October. During the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 12th, the club held a ribbon cutting for a brand new playground in...
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Why it’s important to maintain the spaces we loveDowntown Lafayette is a special place. Our city center functions as the setting and backdrop for many of our community’s favorite festivals and events. It is an entertainment hub for the Acadiana region, and...
Business News, Downtown News
Software and IT consulting firm Perficient announces plans to double staff at Downtown office, hiring 70 new employees. One of Downtown Lafayette’s tech firms is now hiring.Perficient is a global IT and software consulting firm with an office in Downtown...
