Carencro, LA Retail Ready

Program Mission

Our mission is to identify and promote strategically located sites across Lafayette Parish that are ideal in size and quality for retail and entertainment projects. By streamlining the development process, we aim to create vibrant commercial hubs that serve as economic engines for our communities.

Program Goals

• Expedited Permitting Process: We aim to fast-track the permitting process for retail development projects, reducing wait times and removing bureaucratic hurdles to ensure that businesses can start operating as soon as possible.
• Enhanced Visibility: The program offers robust marketing support for both listed and non-listed sites that meet our program’s criteria. By highlighting these prime locations, we attract top-tier retailers and developers to our municipalities.

Site Criteria

• Acreage: 3-10 acres — Micro sites (1-2.9 acres) or larger sites (11-25 acres) can be considered by email request. 
• Location/Accessibility: Along a major thoroughfare, near other existing retail and/or within a special district (Downtown, Economic Development District, Opportunity Zone, etc.)
• Zoning: Must be properly zoned for retail business. Check zoning here.
• Environmental: Not within a floodplain, no brownfield sites
• Utilities: Must have or be within reasonable distance of Water, Sewer, Electricity & Fiber/Internet
• Who can submit sites? City officials, property owners, and/or brokers/realtors representing the property owners.