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theadvocate.com
$1M for office project in Broussard. See more in Acadiana construction.
Building permits for the week of April 1-7 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. RESIDENTIAL: 201 C.O. Circle, description, none listed; applicant and contractor, Ark-La-Tex General Contractors; $60,000. AIRPORT: 200 Terminal Drive, description, flagpoles for land beautification; applicant and contractor, Trahan Construction; $155,997. OFFICE: 212 Burgess Drive, Broussard;...
avoyellesonlinenews.com
Litter Abatement Committee shares notes from last meeting
Location: Avoyelles Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room. Present: Allen Thomas, Sam Pearce, Clyde Benson, Jacob Coco Kevin Bordelon and Barry Lemoine. Jacob Coco informed everyone that Kevin offered to clean up a couple of the Blighted properties to see roughly what it will cost us to clean up the Ninety-Eight properties that Barry has on his list.
The Current Media
Lafayette is moving faster to fight blight
When Matthew Rodriguez looked into buying a home in Lafayette Parish, he had no idea he’d be able to triple the size of his property in just a year. Rodriguez lives at the site of the failed Gideon Grove neighborhood near Youngsville, where developers planned for a sprawling, profitable subdivision, but only ended up building three houses before high-tailing out of town.
Money
Homeowners in These 15 Counties Pay the Lowest Property Taxes in the U.S.
Looking at property taxes in the U.S. reveals a stark divide. In more than a dozen counties with the nation's highest property taxes, the typical homeowner pays over $10,000 per year. In 15 counties at the other end of the spectrum, the median annual bill is less than $300. Property...
stmarynow.com
Parish Council won't relent on hotel demolition
Patience was in short supply at the March 25 St. Mary Parish Council meeting. Council members were not inclined to give ownership more time to repair the dilapidated and condemned Plantation Inn Hotel in Bayou Vista, despite more pleas from the ownership. And Franklin’s fire chief wants to update the...
kadn.com
MidDay with Darla: Oak Grove Estate Planning
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Estate planning is often misunderstood as something only for the wealthy or elderly. Andrew Mims, founder and managing attorney of Oak Grove Estate Planning, sat down with News 15 to clear up common misconceptions and explain why everyone should consider having a plan in place.
Developing Lafayette
Freedom Homes of Carencro Grand Reopening, March 28th
Freedom Homes of Carencro has officially reopened at 4027 NW Evangeline Thruway (I-49) following a full redevelopment of its longtime location behind McDonald’s. The dealership, which first opened in 1999, originally operated out of an existing residential home on the property. That structure served as the company’s office for more than two decades until it was recently demolished to make way for a new, purpose-built space.
theadvocate.com
Rise in home ownership among 20-somethings in Lafayette among highest in the U.S.
The number of adults in their 20s who have bought homes in the Lafayette area had one of the highest spikes in the U.S., data shows. The number of Generation Z-owned homes rose from 78 in 2018 to 3,428 in 2023, according to data released from RentCafe, a nationwide apartment search website.
theadvocate.com
Just under $1M for Lafayette Christian softball field; See more Acadiana construction.
Building permits for the week of March 11-17 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville:. RETAIL: 411 Kaliste Saloom Road, description, addition to Lafayette Locksmith & Security; applicant, Everette Mays Architect; contractor, RAH Homes; $196,000. SCHOOL: 250 Couret Drive, description, softball field for Lafayette Christian Academy; applicant and contractor,...
Developing Lafayette
Large Retail/Restaurant Development Under Construction in Scott, LA at Destination Pointe
A large commercial development featuring a new convenience store (c-store) and two restaurant spaces is under construction in Scott, Louisiana, along the I-10 frontage road within the Destination Pointe area off Highway 93. Plans for the project, developed under Cajun Play, LLC, show a large-format convenience store with about 20...
kadn.com
Youngsville homeowners set to get 10% flood insurance discount due to drainage improvements
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Homeowners in Youngsville, Lafayette Parish's fastest-growing community, are set to receive a break on their flood insurance starting April 1. The change comes as a result of drainage improvements following the historic flood of 2016. Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter announced that residents with flood...