April 16, 2025
Downtown Ambassador Program Hits the Streets
New Downtown Ambassador Program by Block By Block begins their work the week of Festival International, helping to keep Downtown Clean, Fun, and Vibrant.
Resources
Whether you live, work, play, or develop in the Downtown Lafayette, we recognize that challenges and unexpected situations can arise. These resources are designed to address common needs, helping you get back to enjoying everything the area has to offer.
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Trash Pickup Issues
Trash pickup issues are handled by LCG. Follow the link below for more information.
337-291-8518
LCG Public Works Department Website
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Lafayettela.gov/DP/PermitsCodes
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Litter & Cleaning
Our Downtown Ambassadors provide cleaning services on a daily basis. Call or submit our form for public litter/waste, graffiti removal and general cleaning.
337-345-7877
Service Request Form
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Safety & Policing
For safety & policing issues, follow the link below to visit the Lafayette Police website
337-291-8600
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Noise Complaints
To contact LCG with a noise complaint, follow the link below to the LCG website.
337-291-8675
LCG Noise Control
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Resident & Business
Resources
Let us help you guide your project to success in one of South Louisiana’s most exciting Downtown districts.
Paint YLAFAYETTE Sign
The YLAFAYETTE sign in Parc Sans Souci is available for artists, non-profits and volunteer groups to paint throughout the year.
Rent a Downtown Parc
Downtown Parcs are open for lease to any organization at an accessible rate. Read the guidelines and fill out the Parc Rental Application Form.
Sponsor an Event
Become a Downtown event sponsor today and make a lasting impact while gaining exposure for your business.
Become an Event Vendor
Join us as an event vendor and showcase your products to our Downtown audience.
DL Member Directory
View business and individual listings of all Downtown Lafayette members in one convenient place.
Ride the Bus
With numerous bus stops throughout the Downtown district, take the time to familiarize yourself with the best routes to get around.
Get a Permit
Permits are handled by LCG. Follow the link below to visit the LCG page on Permits.
Residential Properties
Are you looking for a place to live Downtown? Click below to view the latest Downtown properties available on Zillow
Developer Resources
Let us help guide your project to success in one of South Louisiana’s most exciting Downtown districts.
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
Downtown Lafayette wants to help you navigate the landscape of development in our urban core. If you are interested in building, renovating, or enhancing a Downtown property, then you should familiarize yourself with the resources offered below. We also encourage you to contact Downtown Development Authority CEO, Kevin Blanchard, with any questions related to development in Downtown.
Downtown’s Capital Investment Priorities for Economic Development: Stormwater Management, Safety, and Capitalizing on Cultural Assets
Recap of April 2025 Flash Flood
Master Plan Guidelines
Familiarize yourself and your team with the guidelines of the Downtown Action Plan and the Plan Lafayette Master Plan.
Unified Development Code
View the city parish unified development code by following the link below.
Commercial Real Estate Listings
Your next big idea or move deserves the right space. View the latest commercial real estate listings in the Downtown Lafayette area.
Development Incentives
There are constant opportunities for building or developing in the Downtown area. Our incentives and programs help make it easier.
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May 4, 2022
LCG begins drainage project in downtown Lafayette
Drainage construction will begin in downtown Lafayette at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Lee Avenue in front of the old city hall building, according to a spokesperson Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) Public Works Department.
April 29, 2022
Opportunity Machine celebrates permanent home in downtown Lafayette
Read Clair Taylor’s article for The Acadiana Advocate here.
April 7, 2022
From pigeon poop to luxury pools: See how former courthouse is transformed into apartments
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricanes Laura and Delta impacted the construction, the developers behind the old federal courthouse redevelopment in Downtown Lafayette knew the project would take a lot of work. J. Dyke Nelson, the architect behind the project, said he had to wear a hazmat suit the first time he came out and saw the property.
January 13, 2022
Sidewalk improvements in Downtown Lafayette set for 2022
Tim Skinner has been a business owner in Downtown Lafayette for almost 30 years. While he has made an investment in the area, Skinner said he is thrilled to see other taking a vested interest as well. “This is the first big project that we see coming that will enhance east of Main,” Skinner said. “When the streets are improved and sidewalks are improved, the more accessible they are it’ll encourage people to invest money in new properties and renovating older properties. ”
January 6, 2022
SchoolMint to move to temporary location downtown, could have permanent space this month
SchoolMint will move into a temporary space in downtown Lafayette and could soon land a permanent home possibly later this month. Company CEO Bryan MacDonald said the company will move into the first floor of the Lemoine building, 214 Jefferson St., and hopes to have employees working there on Feb. 1.