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DDA asks Lafayette to rethink downtown alcohol rules, new bar approvals

The Downtown Development Authority is asking Lafayette city leaders to reconsider the city's alcohol rules and bar approval process, citing concerns about late-night crowds, public safety issues, and strain on police resources in the downtown area. The DDA CEO stated that concerns have grown as more people gather outside bars and in parking areas late into the night.

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  • 201 Jefferson Street, Suite B CUPRezoning · <0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda September 21, 2026 · Agenda
  • 403B South Buchanan Street CUPRezoning · 0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda May 18, 2026 · Agenda
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