Louisiana Long-Term Recovery Home Page
Recovery Process Recovery Projects Planning by Parish Planning by Sector Funding Opportunities Implementation
spacer
Map
Click on a parish to change parishes.
   OVERVIEW 
   RECOVERY VISION 
   RECOVERY GOALS 
   RECOVERY PROJECTS 
   RECOVERY PROJECT LOCATIONS
   PARISH PLANNING BASELINE
     What Happened 
     Needs Assessment 
     Current Planning Efforts 
     Priority Issues 
   COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 
   PHOTO GALLERY  |  LIBRARY 
   
   
  Print Icon  PARISH PLAN 
Vernon Beauregard Allen Calcasieu Cameron Jefferson Davis Vermilion Iberia St. Mary East Baton Rouge Lafourche OrleansSt. TammanyWashington Tangipahoa St. Bernard St. Charles Jefferson PlaqueminesView Interactive Map Sabine Terrebonne Acadia Lafayette St. Martin St. MartinAssumptionSt. JamesSt. John the Baptist
Divider

Current Planning Efforts

Plan area

Relevant plan(s)

Plan description

Process used

Required by

Prepared by

Integration in LTCR Planning Process

Environmental Management

 Louisiana Office of Forestry Strategic Plan Strategies to manage the forest resources of Louisiana Interdepartmental State of Louisiana Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry, Office of Forestry Minimal potential for integration into the LTCR Process since there were no projects identified by the environmental subcommittee concerning forestry.
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Strategic Plan 2006-2010 Strategies for preserving and regulating wildlife and fishing Interdepartmental State of Louisiana Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries May possibly provide guidance to the creation of a Watershed Utility Commission and Sewer System to protect Anacoco and Vernon Lakes.
Louisiana Office of Soil and Water Strategic Plan Strategies for erosion control Interdepartmental State of Louisiana Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Soil and Water Moderate potential for integration into the creation of a Watershed Utility Commission for Anacoco and Vernon Lakes.

Housing and Community Redevelopment

 Louisiana Consolidated Plan FY 2005-2009 Strategic Plan for Use of CDBG, HOME, ESGP, and HOPWA Funds Public hearings held U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  Louisiana Office of Community Development High potential for integration into the LTCR Process through the Residential Neighborhood Revitalization project.
In Focus for 2020, A  Sense of Vision for Leesville Comprehensive Plan for the City of Leesville Consultant was used. Survey undertaken and public hearings held. Not required Leesville Planning Commission High potential for integration into the LTCR Process through the Business Renewal and Downtown Revitalization project
Leesville Zoning Ordinance Zoning districts and regulations for Leesville. Under review for major overhaul. State law Not required City of Leesville Moderate potential for integration into the Parishwide Zoning & Land Use Planning project.  Moderate because the current plan is only applicable to the City of Leesville.

Economic and Workforce Development

 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2005  Economic development strategy for the Kisatchie-Delta Region Committees and development organizations U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration) Kisatchie-Delta RPDD High potential for integration into the LTCR Process as a part of the creation of an Economic Development Corporation.
Louisiana Rebirth Tourism Recovery Strategic Plan  Inter-departmental  State of Louisiana Louisiana  Dept. of Culture, Recreation and Tourism Minimal potential for integration into the LTCR Process.
First Impressions, LA Community Improvement Program Study/ recommendations Not required Vernon Parish Office of Louisiana Co-op Extension Service Minimal potential for integration into the LTCR Process since it is over 6 year old.
Tourism, Recreation, and Retirement Strategy Marketing Strategies to Offset Fort Polk’s Downsizing Task force/ consultant Not required Leesville/Deridder Economic Development Task Force Minimal potential for integration into the LTCR Process.

Public and Health Care

            

Transportation and Infrastructure

 DOTD District 8 Highway Program Program of construction for FY 2006-2007 Updates annually State Legislature DOTD District 8 High potential for reprioritization and substitution of various projects, such as the Completion and Expediting of the LA 28 Expansion, Improvements to LA 8 and LA 117, and Repairs to the Sabine River Bridge.
Parish financial/capital plans List of projects submitted to the state for funding under the Capital Outlay Program Projects approved and submitted to the state by Police Jury Not required Vernon Parish Police Jury High potential for prioritization and modification
Gulf Coast Strategic Highway System Proposed highway system to connect regional military facilities to Texas ports, May 2004 Broad-based coalition Not required Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition High potential for integration into the LTCR Process with the project to Complete and Expedite the LA 28 Expansion, and the Improvements to LA 8.

Education

            

Public Safety

 Vernon Parish  Hazard Mitigation Plan Inventory for hazard mitigation, February 2004 FEMA-prescribed planning process U.S. Department of Homeland Security Vernon Parish Minimal at this time.  The Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently in the process of being developed and to date has been rejected by FEMA.

Human Services

 Community Service Block Grant  Strategy for providing community services with CDBG funds Based on community needs assessment U.S. Department of Homeland Security Vernon Parish CAC, Inc. High potential for reprioritization and coordination through multiple projects.
spacer spacer spacer spacer
 
Recovery Process | Recovery Projects | Planning by Parish | Planning by Sector | Funding Opportunities | Implementation
    Homepage   Copyright 2006