"Project Front Yard" to transform Lafayette's landscape

The Lafayette Consolidated Government introduced "Project Front Yard" before a huge audience Monday. An audience that included community leaders, elected officials, residents and business owners. "If this was a cleanup week, I've wouldn't have bothered. This is not about just having cleanup day. It's about changing the way we think," says LCG President Joey Durel.

LCG plans to propose ordinances for both civil and criminal enforcement's to support the beautification effort. Assistant to the City-Parish President Matherine McCormick explains. "We looked at other communities that have made truly cultural shifts and how did they do it? Really it's getting everyone on board and everyone to the table in their own way."

The Lafayette Parish School District plans to be a part of the litter-free initiative. LPSS Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper explained how local businesses have helped to transform aging schools. One high school student said he intends to ask classmates to pitch-in and pickup. "High school [students] inspire the younger generation. We're the leaders and the people they look up to," says Jacob LeMeunier.

LCG Councilman Brandon Shelvin spoke of the possibility of revitalizing the what's called the four corner's area and possibly replacing the hotel "less pay" with a police substation. "The people that have been there for many many years and who have endured the stigmatism of that hotel. It lets the people know that we care. "Our goal is to make Lafayette Parish a more beautiful and pleasing place for when our visitors come to visit and our residents as well."

For more information visit the website projectfrontyard.com.

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"Project Front Yard" to transform Lafayette's landscape