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LPTFA Projects

LPTFA contributes to projects that enhance the overall experience of living in Lafayette for residents. The LPTFA increases its investments by developing and redeveloping its properties. Our community investments not only benefit the residents who live there, but downtown Lafayette as a whole.

Our Mission is Clear

The mission and purpose of the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority is to further and accomplish any public function and purpose of the City including, but not limited to: hospital, medical, health, nursery care, nursing care, clinical, ambulance, laboratory and related services and facilities; housing, mortgage finance and related services, activities, facilities and properties; penitentiary, rehabilitation, incarceration and other correctional services and facilities; educational services and facilities and related housing and dormitory services and facilities; providing, developing, securing and improving water storage, treatment, supply and distribution services and facilities; sanitary and storm sewer and other liquid and solid waste collection, disposal, treatment and drainage services and facilities; educational or commercial communication equipment and facilities; mass transit, commuting and transportation, and parking services, equipment and facilities; cultural and civic facilities, services and activities; community development and redevelopment facilities and activities; gas, electric, petroleum, coal and other energy collection, recovery, generation, storage, transportation and distribution facilities and activities; industrial, manufacturing and other economic development facilities and activities; antipollution and air, water, ground and subsurface pollution abatement and control facilities and activities; airport and water port and related facilities, services and activities; and facilities, property and equipment of any nature for the use or occupancy of the state or the United States, or any agencies or instrumentalities thereof or of any governmental units in the state.

Our Projects

Lofts At The Municipal

Lofts at The Municipal (Old Federal Courthouse)

In 1996, the LPTFA purchased the building and property from the federal government and donated it to the Lafayette Consolidated Government. The LCG in 2018 put out a request for proposals to renovate the property. Today it is one of the first new apartment complexes on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette.

Lofts At LWG

Lofts at LWG

In 2012, the LPTFA purchased the old Lafayette Wholesale Grocery Building. It was one of the oldest remaining brick warehouses in Lafayette. The LPTFA utilized Historic Tax Credit and the HOME Grant to transform a deteriorated building into a 15-unit apartment complex. The units are 1 & 2 bedroom studio style apartments. For more information on availability and pricing please contact 337-706-8444.
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The Monroe

The Monroe

The Monroe Apartments, a 70 unit luxury apartment building, is part of a downtown Lafayette revitalization that will provide new housing options for a growing workforce sponsored by the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority that supports the City of Lafayette through a range of programs and community involvement efforts.
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Acadiana Center for the Arts

ACA

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.
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SchoolMint

SchoolMint

In 2022 the LPTFA remodeled a historic warehouse to meet the needs of a software company. The building was constructed in 1950 by Horace B Rickey Construction for use as his personal warehouse. Mr. Rickey constructed several significant buildings in Lafayette including the First National Bank at the corner of Jefferson and Vermilion Street and the original First Baptist Church on Lee Avenue. This building later became the home of Standard Brass and Manufacturing Company as a distribution warehouse. The building is located in the old light industry/railroad are of Lafayette. It is one of the few mid-century modern warehouses in Lafayette.
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Moncus Park Outdoor Classroom

Moncus Park Outdoor Classroom

This unique collaboration with Lafayette's largest park allows classes for children and adults alike to be held in a safe and beautiful outside space.
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Victory Garden

Victory Garden

The Victory Garden, established in 2015, is a community garden located at the corner of Olivier and Pierce Streets, which provides fresh fruit and vegetables to neighborhood residents free of charge. This space brings to life the vision of one of Townfolk's founders - a long time resident of LaPlace and cherished friend - Jillian Johnson, and is dedicated to her memory.
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South Louisiana Community College

SLCC

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) was created by Act 1369 of the 1997 Louisiana regular legislative session. The College was established as a comprehensive, multi campus public two-year institution of higher education and was designated to serve the Acadiana region comprised of the eight civil parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. LPTFA donated $700,000 for the construction of the nursing school.
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Downtown Convention Center

Downtown Convention Center

The Downtown Convention Center serves as a versatile venue, capable of hosting various occasions including weekly community meetings, lavish weddings, intimate bridal showers, memorable wedding receptions, joyful baby showers, lively comedy shows, captivating concerts, formal graduation dinners, unforgettable birthday parties, elegant quinceaneras, and much more. No matter the event, this venue effortlessly accommodates the needs of any gathering.
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Uptown Lofts

Uptown Lofts

In 2011 the LPTFA purchased Uptown Lofts development from a struggling non-profit. Uptown Lofts is a workforce development project consisting of 73 apartments. For more information about availability and income limits please contact 337-706-8444.
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Moncus Park

Moncus Park

The LPTFA financially supported the planning and development of a public park on property known as Moncus Park. The LPTFA committed 2.6 million in seed funding to support the community engagement efforts necessary to determine the programing in the park, the fundraising campaign, and hire a design firm to create the master plan for the park. Because of LPTFA’s financial support, the LPTFA was granted naming rights for a portion of the park. The LPTFA chose to exercise its Naming Rights to honor Dr. Eldridge “Griff” Blakewood, an individual whose tireless dedication in working to ensure that the property now known as Moncus Park at the Horse Farm be preserved as greenspace for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Lafayette. This area of Moncus Park now serves as an educational area for the park.
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Sans Souci Bookstore

Sans Souci Bookstore

The LPTFA accepted a donation of the Sans Souci Bookstore from the Downtown Development Authority in 2013 The LPTFA has put significant financial investment in the preservation of this historic structure. The Sans Souci Bookstore is located at 219 E. Vermilion St. in downtown Lafayette. Although the bookstore itself has been out of business since the mid-70’’s. the building is still referred to as the Sans Souci shop. The building is still structurally sound, has served a variety of functions. After proprietorship as an overnight inn, it served as the first posit office of Vermilionville before the Civil War. Later it was a carpenter shop, a grocery market, and various other businesses. But the structure is most well known as the Sans Souci Book Ship opened by Miss Edith Garland Dupre. Miss Dupre was a widely known civic and educational leader of Lafayette. She served on the original faculty of Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute (Now University of Louisiana at Lafayette). After a 40 plus years in academia. Miss Dupre decided to open a bookstore in this building and named it the Sans Souci Bookstore. The LPTFA accepted a donation of the Sans Souci Bookstore from the Downtown Development Authority in 2013 .
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