LET DOWNTOWN SURPRISE YOU
As the heart of our community and the center of Acadiana, we invite you to explore what makes Downtown Lafayette an unforgettable place to be.
Who is Downtown Lafayette?
Downtown Lafayette is represented by two organizations: the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited. They work together to help Downtown thrive.
Restaurants & Bars
Live Performances
Parcs & Museums
Downtown Lafayette is rising
Lafayette Consolidated Government’s drainage construction will begin downtown. This is just one of several projects that will be taking place downtown to mitigate flooding, upgrade the drainage system, and protect residences and businesses. We are grateful for our local government’s commitment to infrastructure improvements in the downtown area.
Over the last year, Downtown has grown by leaps and bounds. Check out our annual report to learn more about our 2022 year and the plans and goals we have for 2023.
Downtown is where Lafayette happens
Downtown is where the residents of Lafayette and Acadiana come to work and play. Something exciting is always happening at the numerous businesses, organizations, galleries, restaurants, music venues, and festivals located Downtown. Stay up-to-date on Downtown news and stories when you subscribe to our newsletters, or follow us on social media.
Recent News & Stories
Sidewalk improvements in Downtown Lafayette set for 2022
Construction could start at the end of the year, but that is all dependent on what they find once the process is started.
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.
A downtown Lafayette performing arts center? DDA wants to make it happen, has site in mind
The Downtown Development Authority is proposing construction of a performing arts center to replace the Heymann Performing Arts Center.
