A recent article in the Lafayette, Louisiana Advertiser highlighted the growing demand for walkable communities in the state. Camille Manning-Broome, Director of Planning for the Center for Planning Excellence in Baton Rouge, said the trend toward more pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods in Louisiana has been growing for the past 15 to 20 years. Walkable community design is now a key factor when Louisiana municipal officials are planning their communities’ growth. For more information:
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