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Planning a more livable Louisiana.


We’re helping Louisiana communities realize their vision for a better quality of life.

Scroll down to learn more about how planning impacts our state, and how you can help secure our future.

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Planning a more livable Louisiana.


We’re helping Louisiana communities realize their vision for a better quality of life.

Scroll down to learn more about how planning impacts our state, and how you can help secure our future.

Planning is essential to responsible growth and development.

 
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Planning preserves cultural identity and sense of place.

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Planning encourages equitable access to opportunity.

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Planning creates sustainable economic prosperity.

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Planning protects and restores our natural resources.

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Louisiana needs more planning.


Before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, fewer than 10 parishes in Louisiana had master plans or hazard mitigation plans.

Under the constant threat of natural and man-made disasters, it is critical that our communities are equipped to effectively plan.

Louisiana needs more planning.


Before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, fewer than 10 parishes in Louisiana had master plans or hazard mitigation plans.

Under the constant threat of natural and man-made disasters, it is critical that our communities are equipped to effectively plan.

Without CPEX as Louisiana's only non-profit planning organization, our communities would not have adequate access to planning resources.

A lack of planning often leads to:

  • A lack of connectivity

  • Disinvestment in city centers

  • Sprawl with severe traffic congestion

  • Limited transportation choices and limited mobility

  • Economic segregation and loss of economic opportunity

  • Distressed public schools

  • Lack of public green space

  • Loss of cultural heritage and a sense of place

  • Loss of natural resources

  • Failure to implement improvements

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What can we do?


If we don't plan, we risk uncoordinated, disjointed development that hinders more than it helps.

With a historic amount of energy and industrial investment coming to Louisiana, we cannot afford to grow without a plan.

What can we do?


If we don't plan, we risk uncoordinated, disjointed development that hinders more than it helps.

With a historic amount of energy and industrial investment coming to Louisiana, we cannot afford to grow without a plan.

CPEX is committed to the actions that will help communities and elected officials make informed, regionally-coordinated decisions about their future development.

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Our theory for change.


Change doesn't happen overnight.

But, over the long term, if we continue to educate and equip communities — both rural and urban — with planning tools and resources, we can create a more innovative, resilient and livable Louisiana.

Our theory for change.


Change doesn't happen overnight.

But, over the long term, if we continue to educate and equip communities — both rural and urban — with planning tools and resources, we can create a more innovative, resilient and livable Louisiana.

When planning is prioritized:

Vulnerable communities are strengthened as access to opportunity increases.

Louisiana’s economic competitiveness is enhanced when well-designed communities and regional connectivity attract new businesses.

Communities are better equipped to both preserve and capitalize on their natural resources and assets.

Public health improves as people enjoy more opportunities for physical activity and safer streets exist for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The multitude of unique places, cultural traditions, and vast natural resources are preserved and leveraged to encourage a better quality of life in Louisiana.

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The promise of planning.


Louisiana is a unique place rich with natural resources and cultural identity.

Despite that, we are not guaranteed positive growth and continued development. But, if we plan, we can be promised a brighter future that mirrors our vision.

We need your help to make these plans our reality.

Support us. Become a member. →

The promise of planning.


Louisiana is a unique place rich with natural resources and cultural identity.

Despite that, we are not guaranteed positive growth and continued development. But, if we plan, we can be promised a brighter future that mirrors our vision.

We need your help to make these plans our reality.

Support us. Become a member. →