@jonjon.jpeg: Here are a few urban design principles that are on display that made Jefferson Street in Lafayette, Louisiana one of the best examples of urban form I’ve come across in a small to midsize American city. ##cityplanning##urbanism##lafayettelouisiana##lafayette##urbandesign##cities##streetdesign
omg it’s you!!! prob a year ago, i saw your video about walking to the pool & it has changed the way i see cities. i have spent hours talking about what i learned from you to folks. i live in dallas &
2025-03-28 13:42:10
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silverplex :
If only they'd take these principles and apply them throughout the city. Once you leave downtown, it's car sewer. Pinhook & Kaliste Saloom has the worst pedestrian experience. But downtown does give me hope!
2025-03-28 15:54:12
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☭ William (Free 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩) :
Love great urban planning
2025-03-26 17:56:51
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chlo bar :
So exciting to see my city highlighted in such a positive way! It’s easy to be critical of our shortcomings but this is such a great reminder that we have so much going for us. Thank you!!
2025-03-27 00:36:11
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Wuffles :
I loved my little day trip to Lafayette. I’m glad they’re doing some good things with their city! Wish the city I was moving to would actually implent their master plans, they look good
2025-03-26 18:33:43
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killEmw/kindness :
That long building is just about the only thing that I want to have that much space- it’s the Acadiana center for the arts and it’s got great classes and performances
2025-03-27 20:14:47
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K8 and Zak :
When it’s closed off by bollards, are there vendors or food carts. Good time for farmers markets.
2025-03-26 18:10:53
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Eliiiiiiiiiise :
This makes a lot of sense - I walk a lot in my neighborhood and the street I hate walking on the most is straight for a mile with a lot of single story buildings set back from the sidewalk.
2025-03-27 17:20:40
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IGuessSo :
that long building you is the ACA, a great performance space and Art gallery
2025-03-27 19:18:44
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Mary :
Love our dowtown layout!! I will say to the large open walkways downtown, as a busker (which should honestly be more common in a city like laffy) it makes it much less awkward for people to pass us by with all of our equipment and not feel like we’re taking up too much walking room! Same for the monthly artwalk with lots of vendors setting up on the street and during festival season. Not sure if that was the original intent but it works in our favor lol great analysis!
2025-08-08 18:01:18
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Cameron Arceneaux :
My parents met at one of their major festivals and we’re going back next month for a big family reunion!
2025-03-27 02:20:54
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Theejalisamarie :
I literally work in healthcare but I learn so much from your page I will likely never use 😂😂
2025-03-27 23:06:03
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andreaharthorn :
what are your thoughts on a city using taxes/fees/financial incentives to move or avoid situations like that large private building you mentioned or other uses that don't fit?
2025-04-17 18:02:59
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WJoneshistory :
Have visited Lafayette a few times, including a long term stay for work. Was always struck by how great this part of town is. I believe it’s also near the rail station and bus station.
2025-03-27 01:14:19
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iamfatimakhadijah :
This is stuff I geek out about
2025-04-27 19:52:58
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Samantha Alizabeth :
They could make the big boring building pretty. Paint it or something.
2025-07-22 03:20:13
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Friendly Tugboat :
for an American city this is great!! looks like a nice place
2025-03-27 18:40:13
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TS (he/they) :
A lot of Midwest towns were laid out in grid formation, no curves for the most part. I’m curious to see if any of these don’t fit the norm, or have modified their layout after learning
2025-03-27 02:48:19
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JustScream :
One or two murals on the Chase building, done by local artists, couldn't hurt either.
2025-04-01 05:23:52
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jenestill :
The brick pathways also help blind users to know they are on the right path.
2025-04-12 14:26:58
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Charlie Cat :
Downtown has a great layout. The rest of the city looks like suburban Houston.
2025-10-17 22:49:51
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yarrow :
catfish croissant at that restaurant sounds interesting! wouldn't have seen the sign driving by.
2025-04-23 16:50:03
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✨💋✨ :
As someone who appreciates urban planning - thank you for this
2025-11-27 00:10:58
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Gigi 2.0 ❌ :
Lafayette is very European style! Very French influenced
2025-09-18 19:59:28
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rockjockie :
Thanks for showing off our little city, you should also check out River Ranch
2025-03-27 18:19:48
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