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Demolition Signals New Growth on Evangeline | Lafayette Louisiana News
Demolition of the long-abandoned La Quinta on Evangeline Thruway kicks off Monday, August 17th, marking a major step in Lafayette’s bold effort to clear blighted properties and unlock economic potential. Since 2025, officials have streamlined the condemnation process, closing more cases than they open—89 adjudications since then, up from just 21. Mayor-President Monique Boulet highlights how they’ve tackled a 1,200+ case backlog inherited in 2016, turning around a system to fuel future growth and show what’s possible for the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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