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Just Imagine SWLA is garnering media attention as different projects make progress or hit milestones. Check out some of the news articles that have recently placed a spotlight on the future of Southwest Louisiana. Click on the media outlet to see the stories.
03/01/25 Just Imagine SWLA: Transforming the Mid-City Neighborhood: The Vision for Our Future
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02/01/25 Just Imagine SWLA: Transforming the Mid-City Neighborhood: The Vision Behind Mixed-Income Housing
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01/01/25 Just Imagine SWLA: Thriving Forward: A Look Ahead at Just Imagine SWLA in 2025
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12/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: Building A Better Future: A Look Back at 2024
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11/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: Coastal Flood Risk Reduction
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10/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: Community Participation is Vital to Success
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09/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: 'Big Little Projects' Enhancing Natural and Cultural Resources in SWLA
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08/04/24 DeRidder’s storm-damaged West Park not just a rebuild, but an enhancement
American Press
08/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: Updates and Future Plans for Waterfront Development | A Conversation with Mayor Nic Hunter
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08/01/24 Riverside Park opens kayak launch
American Press
7/31/24 Kayak launch opened at Riverside Park in Lake Charles
KPLC
7/31/24 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Kayak Launch at Riverside Park
CBS Lake Charles
7/31/24 Bayou Greenbelt vision to be featured on public radio station
American Press
07/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: City Enhancements
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06/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: Recognized with 2024 Congress for the New Urbanism Charter Award
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5/22/24 PRESS RELEASE: Just Imagine SWLA Recognized with Prestigious CNU Charter Award for Excellence in Urban Design
5/9/24 Just Imagine: Creating a better, more resilient future for SW Louisiana
American Press
5/2/24 Mapping 50-year Resilience in a Vulnerable Region
Public Square A CNU Journal
5/1/24 Navigating Reliable and Resilient Infrastructure | A Just Imagine SWLA Q&A with Alberto Galan
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3/1/24 A Vision For Natural And Cultural Resources
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2/1/24 Enhancing Downtowns Through Collaborative Community Planning | A Conversation with Lauren Bynum
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1/1/24 Transforming Southwest Louisiana: 11 Catalytic Projects, 1 Decade, 5 Key Topics
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12/1/23 3 Big Successes in 2023 & 4 Things to Look Forward to in 2024
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11/1/23 Chennault | Sowela Resilience District
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