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Who Is a Resident?

Here in Cajun Country, everyone is welcome. You can become a resident or a “Cajun” simply by dancing the two-step or peeling a crawfish. Residential housing in Lafayette Parish is available in all price ranges, neighborhood types and ages. From historic homes to newer, planned communities and apartment complexes, Lafayette has a place for both families and singles. The quaint Saint Streets neighborhood, near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, offers older homes with a bit of southern charm, while the planned neighborhood developments like River Ranch, Sugarmill Pond and Olde Towne at Millcreek are examples of communities with built-in amenities like spas, restaurants, shops and lofts to service residents.

Several other planned communities, some complete with golf courses, are also in the works here, giving residents plenty of options.

Lafayette also offers many options for apartment living, made up of studio units and one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units in all price ranges. Whether you enjoy fast-paced urban living or a quieter country setting, there is a neighborhood for you.

Relocating is a big step. In addition to finding a home, you need to make sure the community you are considering really suits your needs. Lafayette is quickly growing with additional restaurants and retail space, and there are more than 100 subdivisions within the city of Lafayette.

Lafayette’s Neighborhoods

SOUTHSIDE
Lafayette’s shopping and restaurant hub contains many neighborhoods and subdivisions, all with access to “Restaurant Row” and The Mall of Acadiana.

MIDTOWN
Want to be in the heart of the city – among shops, restaurants, entertainment and schools? Many neighborhoods are tucked back off of Lafayette’s main roads.

UPPER LAFAYETTE
Located above I-10 and below St. Landry Parish, this beautiful, rolling area is continuously growing and expanding.

OIL CENTER
This retail and medical center is surrounded by older neighborhoods and borders Girard Park. Lafayette Regional Airport is only a short drive away. Call the Oil Center Renaissance Association at 337-232-1267 for more information.

DOWNTOWN
Mixing in residential living with nightlife, art, restaurants and shopping, downtown offers apartments and lofts and is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Call the Downtown Development Authority at 337-291-5566 for more information.

Traditional Neighborhood Developments

Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) incorporate a variety of land uses and house types in a defined area. Its development process combines early 20th century planning principals with the socially responsible policies of the 21st century. Together this comprehensive planning system creates communities that accommodate educational facilities, civic buildings and commercial establishments, all located within walking distance of private homes.

A hallmark of TNDs is that they are planned to be pedestrian friendly, rather than automobile friendly. A unique network of paths, streets and lanes provides residents the option of walking, biking or driving to real destinations within their neighborhood. This same transportation network functions to calm and disperse traffic in a responsible and efficient manner.

In TNDs, both public and private spaces are given equal importance and attention, creating a community with the remarkable ability to cater to a variety of residents and business owners.

EXAMPLES OF TNDs

• Olde Towne at Millcreek, Lafayette www.oldetowneatmillcreek.com
• River Ranch, Lafayette www.riverranchdevelopment.com
• Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville www.sugarmillpond.com