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COLUMN: Lafayette’s economic performance went from best to worst. Why?
Lafayette used to be a high flier on the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities report. Now we’re the fourth worst performing city in America.
Lafayette used to be a high flier on the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities report. Now we’re the fourth worst performing city in America.
Lafayette is losing young people, but Downtown is poised to be a crucial asset in the fight to keep them here.
Lafayette lost more than 700 college grads under 25 from 2017 to 2021. Better jobs and lowering housing costs could reverse the loss.
People leave for life and love. Mostly, they leave for jobs. Wherever they are, they stay in touch.
Some communities are paying folks to relocate. It’s a novel way to win workers and potentially win back expats. Would it work here?
Lafayette is spending a lot of time thinking about people like you, and especially why you aren’t here. Talk to us!
New data shows wages in Lafayette aren’t competitive with other parts of the state or the country. That means many people are having to take a hometown discount to stay or move here.
From 2005 to 2020, Louisiana’s largest population centers lost a net 317,000 residents, many of whom were young and college-educated.
Finding a job that’s right for them is a key reason young people leave Lafayette. What’s your experience?
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