I had my camera with me in my vehicle this afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
This must be one of the longest running threads in RP history at about 8.5 years.
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I had my camera with me in my vehicle this afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
This must be one of the longest running threads in RP history at about 8.5 years.
This is a real asset to those living outside LA. It was a great way to see what was going onwith campus when I lived outside state. Even now that I live less than 10 min dive from campus, your latest pics have me planing to visit this week to see in person
You might want to do that in the evening. Students are starting to trickle in for fall semester and parking may be at a premium.Quote:
Originally Posted by TravlnCajun
I found this pretty cool interactive map on the UL website....its pretty current, because they just added the new dorm complex on Lewis St/Johnston. I just wish they also had one for the athletic complex. It's actually part of their 'Virtual Tour' page for incoming students.
https://louisiana.university-tour.com/map.php
We have really developed a great marketing/orientation process.
That's great I can remember my sophomore year I had communications class in Burke-Hawthorne Hall which had just opened back up .. I had no idea where it was and it was not on the map they had given me my Freshman year luckily I stumbled upon it when I went buy a parking pass.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan
Yeah, I completely blew off what little orientation was offered when I started.....not the age of the hippies, but there were still a few remnants when I started....but had an older sibling show me the union. Everything else was on my own. I hated being 'helped' even back then, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun_lannister
Tey missed Baker Hall. Maybe a few more.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan
Baker is there, but there is no pop-feature for it. Thats' the only one that I can see that does not have it.
And I was wrong: there is a map for the athletic complex. It is in the lower right, as an inset. I must have had the map enlarged too much to see it originally.
That's what I meant. (No pop up feature)Quote:
Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan
I seem to recall that complex was to have retail and restaurants connected to the residential buildings. Is that still the case?Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Yes, that is correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by FacelessBuffoon
Also, I was told by the Red Zone staff (so nothing official) after they moved to their current location along Cajun Dome Blvd that they would not be returning to the Lewis St location. That made sense, because they spent some money rehabing the current store....it may not look like much on the outside, but it is very nice, spacious and new on the inside.
But when I drove by the new construction on Lewis St a couple of weeks ago, I saw a "Red Zone" sign there, so maybe they are going back there?
There are store fronts facing Johnston street. It doesn't look like there will have too much space. Looks like the are concentrating more on housing. They may add more now that they own the old McDonalds lot and the adjacent lot. I dunno.Quote:
Originally Posted by FacelessBuffoon
Here is a link from UL about the site; it states that there will be ~4883 sq ft in retail space:Quote:
Originally Posted by FacelessBuffoon
https://louisiana.edu/new-housing-co...ampus-heritage
So yeah, not really a big space, but that may change since they bought out the old McD's, etc., space. That surely gives them more room for that kind of stuff.
Also, the article reminded me that the current construction is only phase 1, and that UL System has already approved spending to build the 2nd half, as/when needed.
Apparently there are talking to a sports themed restaurant that I won’t name (but you could probably guess) about putting a location there. But they are also interested in building by Cajun Field.
I would rather see it at CF.....that would really help get that entertainment complex that is planned for that area off to a good start. Which in turn would have a very positive impact on our revenue.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunRebel
I completely agree, but with Lafayette’s current real estate market there is little chance we see any large scale development taking place anytime soon. We already have a huge oversupply of apartments and office space. And we are just seeing the beginnings of a nationwide retail apocalypse.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan
I think it will happen one day, but not anytime soon.
In case anybody here is interested, the pier construction at cypress lake has finally been completed. Be sure to check it out before the game against Texas State!
Ah, I’ve been waiting for this.....and cooler weather so I could out there and see it. I’ll try to go out today and take a few pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnotherHebert
It's BEEEEEEUUUUUUTIFUL. Photos coming.
A few photos from this morning. The grounds crew just finished up. One of the guys was taking photos on the pier. I think this will be a BIG destination point for any campus visitor.
First view is from Boucher looking at the plaza. Second view is from the plaza looking to the pier. Last view is from the deck looking out to the pier.
More photos. First view is from the pier looking back to the plaza last view are parents with a future student in for orientation. They were very impressed. The student had a smile on her face a mile wide.
I was hoping they would finish before homecoming.
Some more pics...I took these earlier today. Of note: there were a lot of people checking it out, mostly families. I think we tend to take this area for granted; it's not only really beautiful, but also so very unique.
And these latest enhancements go a long way in improving the area. The pier and plaza are really first rate.
Nice
And it looks like the new retail space on Johnston street, in the former location of the old goodwill/car dealership, will happen sooner rather than later.
Thanks for the pictures LCF. Wife and I went this afternoon. Students were feeding the gators donut holes. Might be a good time to go, there is one that is getting large enough to be relocated to Lake Martin. He was sunning up on the platform until the donut holes arrived.
It's nice to see our university UL'ing it.