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Conversations
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Conversation: Is Lafayette better off since the 2016 flood?
It’s clear most locals think stormwater management is our most pressing need. But do you think we’re on the right track? Is Lafayette tackling rising waters the right way?
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How Should Lafayette spend its ARPA funds? Here’s what readers had to say — so far.
Readers want to see ARPA funds go toward keeping the city afloat (literally) and its residents housed.
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Conversation: How should Lafayette spend $86 million?
Communities across the country are grappling with how to spend their piece of the American Recovery Plan Act. That’s where you come in.
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Is Lafayette a vibrant community? Here’s what readers had to say.
Diversity, social vitality and opportunity are big themes. A vibrant community is a place people from all walks of life are attracted to and can thrive.
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Conversation: Is Lafayette a vibrant community?
What does it mean to have a vibrant community? A cool downtown? Great parks and recreation? A strong business sector? Access to opportunity? All of the above?
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Conversation: Living LGBTQIA+ in Lafayette
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Tell us about your life in Lafayette.
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Louisiana’s economy is changing. What does that mean for you?
Over the next month, The Current will host a series of Listening Sessions with folks on the front lines. We want to bring together people with different, even opposing, views to dig deeper into this important discussion.
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Is the tide turning for north Lafayette?
Several high profile economic development headlines have come out of the northside. Do you think the tide is turning? Are you optimistic? Tell us.
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Help us re-engage the right
If you consider yourself a conservative, we want to hear from you.
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Acadiana’s Asian community: Tell us how you’re feeling
Headlines in the last couple of weeks have put anti-Asian sentiment in the spotlight. How do they measure up with your experiences locally?
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Conversation: How about a hug?
After the last year, we could all use one. And if you and yours are fully vaccinated, it’s safe to share an embrace. But are you ready?
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