december, 2015
29dec12:00 pm1:00 pmBill Oliver - I-49 Pro Update
Event Details
At a time when many urban areas are talking about tearing down elevated interstates built decades ago, Lafayette is just beginning to talk
Event Details
At a time when many urban areas are talking about tearing down elevated interstates built decades ago, Lafayette is just beginning to talk seriously about how best to build a new one through the middle of the city.
The potential downsides of big, elevated roadways — that they can divide communities, foul local traffic patterns and shadow out quality development — are widely known.
But state and local officials hope a planning effort launched in October for the Interstate 49 Connector will lead to a project that not only does no harm but actually makes things better.
“The I-49 Lafayette Connector Project offers an opportunity to transform a key gateway corridor from an eyesore to something our community can be proud of,” One Acadiana President and CEO Jason El Koubi said in a statement.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Petroleum Club
111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Organizer
Jason Habbitspeakers@lafayettekiwanis.org