Business View Civil and Municipal | March 2021

90 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL MARCH 2021 (337) 504-7580 1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Ste. 301, Lafayette, LA 70508 Commercial + Residential Architectural Design www.trahanarchitecture.com in our downtown area, because it’s all going to be fitting in with our master plan. We work really hard to make these opportunities happen in a positive way for us.” Broussard’s efforts to create a successful city have been working. Since the 2010 census the city has seen a significant amount of growth, and they are estimating a 60 per cent increase in population when the new census numbers arrive. The city has also proven itself to be an attractive place for businesses. Broussard is currently home to approximately 1,000 businesses of all sizes. Their large businesses include Doerle Food Service and Slemco Electrical, as well as large trying to create a destination where you can spend a Sunday afternoon and a business can supply lunch, dinner, having new shops and just making it more useable for our residents. Since planning and public input began, we’ve seen private investors and property owners begin to improve existing buildings and build new ones. Which is just what we want – to create opportunity and excitement in Downtown Broussard.” Broussard has also taken over the lease of Arceneaux Park from its parish. The 30-acre park sits in the heart of downtown and will become the ideal spot for festivals and events. The city has also purchased 10 acres of land adjacent to the park to build a new facility for its fire and police departments in the future. Bourque acknowledges, “They have many needs to keep up with the growth of Broussard, so we have to be supportive of our first responders and what they are dealing with every day. Space and technology is a real need for them, so we are happy that we are able to do these things