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Railroad Avenue’s Revival on Hold | Lafayette Louisiana News
A once-promising $4 million federal plan to revitalize neglected Railroad Avenue—nicknamed “Battle Row”—has been scrapped, redirecting funds to a new community center in Goosport Park. The decision, upheld by city council despite local business owners’ pleas for safety and renewal, stems from environmental concerns tied to past industrial use, including nearby Superfund sites that could make cleanup prohibitively expensive. Though the mayor says the project won’t be forgotten and will seek alternative funding, this specific funding is off the table for now—yet the conversation has reignited…
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