re: Downtown Lafayette getting ZERO new high rise towers

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Sorry I wasn't the first to point out your ignorance.

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Hey, I'm at work casually chatting about Lafayette.

You decided to come into a topic debating my friends death, decided not to read the whole topic to see that I was already informed that Dons was closed a year prior to being bought out, and then you decided to cop an attitude when everyone else seemed to be in a fine mood.

Go on your lunch break or catch a smoke. It's the internet, no need to be a smug sack.

edit - deleted my response since epidamonos posted the case law court ruling

Smoke Break, the defendants were from Carencro, the same place you call home. They were NOT from Texas. Does that make Carencro an unsafe place to live because a murderer resides there ? I agree your friend did not deserve to die; however the situation was clearly preventable by both parties. The forensic pathologist testified that the toxicology report showed that the deceased victim had several drugs in his system, including amphetamine, Xanax, the pain medicines, hydrocodone and buprenorphine, benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, and THC or marijuana. The victim also had a blood alcohol content of 0.215 percent, more than twice the legal limit to drive. IMO, the victim and the defendant being under the influence of drugs and alcohol were contributing factors to what happened. People make stupid decisions when they're Fk'd up and sadly someone lost their life.

I moved to Laffy in January 1988. Downtown area (Jefferson Street) was boarded up and nearly abandoned due to the mid 80's oil bust. It resembled downtown Opelousas. Abdalla's was fixing to close and the Costume Shop was one of only a few businesses open. Regarding the 2 new high rise towers, I also do not see that happening. Sadly Lafayette's primary means for economic and financial growth (O&G) is on life support.

who wants to bet this doesn't happen.

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LeRille?

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I believe the OP was speaking from a political POV; red = republican. Most other cities in LA have all shifted and vote blue.

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Shreveport, for all its problems, does have a semi-impressive skyline

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Regions building is nice looking

Louisiana's premier city is rapidly growing.

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And everyone here agrees that dons downtown was legendary and it's a shame it closed/building went to waste.

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Nah

Only when I’d take my grandparents to lunch

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LeRille?

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Ironically yes. Red is huge in Lafayette. Good man.

Been on the road. I can’t believe this thread is still going on.

Meh

My other gyms never required them and I was mainly using reds for a free daycare during the summer