Center for Planning Excellence initiated the Louisiana Community Planning Program in the fall of 2006 after receiving a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Smart Growth grant, secured by Senator Mary Landrieu. The program''s mission is to build local capacity in community planning throughout southern Louisiana using Smart Growth best practices.
Louisiana Community Planning Program
Under this program, CPEX provides services that assist communities with initiating and creating Smart Growth plans at the neighborhood, community, town, city or parish-wide scale. Plan examples include Housing Strategies, Open Space Conservation Plans, Comprehensive Master Plans, and Zoning Codes and Regulations to implement existing plans.…
Louisiana Speaks
The Louisiana Speaks Regional Plan articulates visions and strategies for recovery and growth in South Louisiana. It is the result of 18 months of work facilitated by some of the top planners in Louisiana and the U.S., built upon and validated by the participation of more than 27,000 Louisianians. At the plan's heart lies a desire to preserve and enhance our distinctive cultures and our quality of life.…
Louisiana Speaks
Louisiana Speaks is a long-term planning initiative of the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) that is supported with private funds provided through the LRA Support Foundation.…
New Partners for Smart Growth Scholarship Announcement
Apply for the New Partners Smart Growth Scholarship for Louisiana Elected Officials HERE!…
Building Blocks: If Kids Ruled the City
This free, interactive kids planning day will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. For more information click HERE!…
Louisiana Municipal Association
Northshore Community Foundation
The Downtown Development District
East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority