Just Imagine SWLA In The News

Recent Articles 

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.

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
Thrive

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
Thrive

06/01/24 Just Imagine SWLA: Recognized with 2024 Congress for the New Urbanism Charter Award
Thrive

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
Thrive

3/1/24 A Vision For Natural And Cultural Resources
Thrive

2/1/24 Enhancing Downtowns Through Collaborative Community Planning | A Conversation with Lauren Bynum
Thrive

1/1/24 Transforming Southwest Louisiana: 11 Catalytic Projects, 1 Decade, 5 Key Topics 
Thrive

12/1/23 3 Big Successes in 2023 & 4 Things to Look Forward to in 2024
Thrive

11/1/23 Chennault | Sowela Resilience District
Thrive