An Evening with Jeff Speck - Rethinking Lake Charles Through Walkable Cities
Apr 17, 2025 01:45PM ● By Kelsey Swire
Join Just Imagine SWLA & Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana for a transformative conversation on the future of Lake Charles with renowned city planner and author Jeff Speck as he presents his acclaimed Walkable Cities recommendations tailored for our community.
Lake Charles Event Center - Contraband Room
Wednesday, April 30
5:00 p.m.Help with a head count and sign up here: https://www.foundationswla.org/jeffspeck. You can also find links to pre-order Jeff's books to get them signed at the event!
Jeff Speck has inspired cities across the country with his bold yet practical vision for walkability—designing streets that serve people first, fuel economic vitality, and create places where life can truly flourish. Now, he's bringing that expertise to Lake Charles, offering insights and ideas that could reshape how we move, connect, and thrive together. These concepts can be applied to other communities across our region.
This is more than a presentation—it’s a call to action for planners, business owners, community leaders, and residents who care about the future of our city. Whether you're passionate about downtown revitalization, economic development, safer streets, or simply making Lake Charles a more livable place, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Come early, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation. The future of Lake Charles starts with the streets we share.