A New Chapter Begins in Mid-City
The doors are open, lights are on, and residents have started moving in at Mid-City Lofts, marking a major milestone in the Just Imagine SWLA Mid-City Neighborhood Transformation and a new chapter for…
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Tourism Works December 2025
December highlighted Visit Lake Charles’ continued leadership in tourism, global engagement, and industry recognition. The team connected with international and domestic partners at key events to…
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Turning Vision into Action: Meet Jill Galmarini
Hi, I’m Jill — and I’m the person behind the scenes bringing the Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resilience Master Plan to life for Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes. When people hear that, they often ask…
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Bringing the Just Imagine SWLA Vision Into Local Conversations
Your Voice, Your Future The future of Southwest Louisiana isn’t something happening to us – it’s something we are building together. That’s the driving force behind Just Imagine SWLA, the 50-Year…
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Connecting People, Places & Progress
In growing communities, quality of life is more than just a measure; it’s a daily experience shaped by parks, public spaces, events, and the connections they foster. In Lake Charles, Hannah Veazey…
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Louisiana’s Playground Welcomes 2025 Louisiana Travel Summit
Visit Lake Charles is honored to host the 2025 Louisiana Travel Summit presented by the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA). This year's summit is set for Aug. 26–28 at Golden Nugget Lake Charles and…
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Building a Resilient Coast
As Louisiana’s coastline continues to shrink and storms grow more intense, the stakes for coastal communities have never been higher. In Southwest Louisiana, the Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year Resilience…
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Building Resilience Where It Matters
A Just Imagine SWLA Q&A with Jennifer Cobian Designed to serve as trusted community spaces during both emergencies and everyday life, Community Resilience Hubs are a key initiative of Just Imagine…
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Making Downtown Lake Charles More Walkable
A Just Imagine SWLA Strong Downtowns Champion, Nathaniel Allured, on his Takeaways from Jeff Speck's Visit We were fortunate to have renowned city planner Jeff Speck tour the Lake Charles Downtown…
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Americas LNG Summit & Awards 2025 Returns to Lake Charles
The Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition returns to Lake Charles, USA, on October 19-21, 2025, bringing together energy leaders to explore the importance of LNG for economic growth, energy security and…
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