and carriers maintain regional facilities within city limits, and Carencro’s location allows freight movement to reach multiple directions efficiently without navigating deeper congestion farther south. Mayor Clavier describes this positioning as a natural advantage. Carencro sits in a corridor where companies can move goods through Acadiana and beyond more effectively, reinforcing the city’s appeal not only to national brands but to transportation and distribution operations looking for efficiency. PLANNING AS A GROWTH DISCIPLINE As the city grows, Carencro is doubling down on structured planning to avoid the risks that often come with rapid expansion. The city is working toward a formal five-year infrastructure plan, moving from an informal shared understanding among leadership toward a documented roadmap that clearly outlines priorities, sequencing, and project timelines. Mayor Clavier sees this as important not only for internal governance but for external confidence. Developers and businesses, she notes, take communities more seriously when they can see a plan and understand where the city is headed. Beyond infrastructure planning, Carencro is also pursuing broader master planning work across recreation, transportation, and drainage. A recreation master plan is expected to help guide future park investments and community programming based on what residents want, rather than topdown assumptions. The objective is long-term sustainability: growth with purpose, supported by public input and clear frameworks. COMMUNITY LIFE AND VOLUNTEER CULTURE Even as Carencro works through heavy infrastructure and development cycles, the city continues to emphasize community life—activities that bring residents together and reinforce identity. Upcoming initiatives include expanded markets and cultural programming, such as a full moon market featuring artists and crafts, farmers market activity at Carencro Park, and seasonal outdoor programming like Pilates and wellness events. Mayor Clavier also 98 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02
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