FAQs
Why did the City purchase this property?
701 S Public Road was originally purchased by the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority (LURA) in 2019 as part of a larger effort toward revitalizing a portion of South Public Road. While those plans shifted due to changing priorities and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opportunity to reimagine the site remained. In summer 2024, the City went under contract with LURA to purchase the property and turn it into a pocket park—creating a welcoming spot for the community to gather, relax, and enjoy. The addition of a pocket park on Public Road aligns with many of the goals in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Old Town Tomorrow: Action Plan, and other strategic plans.