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Relevant Plan (s) |
Plan Description |
Process Used |
Required by |
Prepared by |
Recovery Integration Opportunities |
Housing and Community Redevelopment |
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A Strategic Plan: Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development, 2001 |
- Marketing document to induce business development. Includes a project list, and a snapshot of economic development ideas.
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The Parish Office of Economic Development prepared the plan in collaboration with local officials and business leaders in the Parish. |
Jeff Davis Parish, Landfill Commission, which oversees the Office of Economic Development |
Jeff Davis Parish Office of Economic Development |
Can inform recovery planning about longer-term community desires. Confirms community’s desire to meet needs for senior housing. Identifies ideas and projects. |
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North Jennings Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan, 2004. |
Market and community capacity study for a mixed-use land use plan for North Jennings. Includes identification of infrastructure needs and housing sites. A low-income senior housing project was funded. |
Market study, infrastructure evaluation and land use conditions study. |
City of Jennings & Jeff Davis Parish Office of Economic Development |
Urban Systems, Inc. |
Indicates pre-disaster housing development opportunities & demand relative to a site in Jennings. Basis for future housing development projects. Verifies community desire to meet needs for diverse housing options. |
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Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (Annual Strategy Report)
June 2005 |
Addresses economic development, community development and transportation goals and objectives |
Public agency consultant services provided to the five (5) Parish regions by the Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development District in 2005. |
EDA |
IMCAL (MPO) |
Does not directly address housing issues. Some pre-hurricane housing data can be used in the recovery planning process. |
Flood Protection & Coastal Restoration,
Environmental Management |
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A Strategic Plan: Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development, 2001 |
Market and community capacity study for a mixed-use land use plan for North Jennings. Identifies $1.2 million grant application for Lake Arthur pier. |
Market study, infrastructure evaluation and land use conditions study. |
City of Jennings & Jeff Davis Parish Office of Economic Development |
Urban Systems, Inc. |
Lake Arthur pier grant reduced to $100,000 to fund wharf restoration. Related to the need for storm protection and beach restoration. |
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Coast 2050: Toward a sustainable Coastal Louisiana |
Report on Coastal Issues in Louisiana |
This is one of three studies that outline a jointly developed Federal/State/Local plans to address Louisiana’s massive coastal land loss problem and provide for a sustainable coastal ecosystem by year 2050. |
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources |
LA Coastal Wetlands Restoration Task Force; Wetlands Conservation & Restoration Authority |
The southern part of parish is adjacent to the designated coastal area. The study has relevance to the Region and also some relevance to the Parish. The study aims at sustaining a coastal ecosystem that supports and protects the economy and culture of Southern Louisiana. |
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Jefferson Davis Strategic Plan |
Annual Report |
In collaboration with local officials and business leaders. |
Jefferson Davis Parish |
Jefferson Davis Office of Economic Development |
Identifies development ideas and projects. |
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North Jennings Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan |
Strategic Report |
A combined study of market conditions and land use issues. |
City of Jennings, Jefferson Davis Economic Development Office |
Urban Systems, Inc. |
It identifies development ideas and projects in Northern Jennings. |
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Louisiana Community Futures Forum |
Open Forum Report and Focus Forum Report |
Soliciting development ideas from the community at large. |
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service |
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center |
No apparent integration opportunity. |
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The City of Lake Arthur, the Jetty and Main Flood Structure along the Lakefront. |
Same. |
By a consultant. |
City of Lake Arthur |
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The two projects have been approved for bond financing and are in the beginning process of design and construction. |
Economic and Workforce Development |
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Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (Annual Strategy Report)
June 2005
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Addresses goals, objectives and programs for sustaining and growing the regional economic base. Includes Lacassine Industrial Park for economic development, tourism as a major regional economic driver, development of the Lake Arthur Waterfront and the Jefferson Davis Oil & Gas Park. |
In house study. |
Economic Development Administration (EDA) |
IMCAL (MPO)
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Existing plans and processes can support post-disaster needs. Projects and programs can be re-prioritized and coordinated. Funding criteria and formulas can be adjusted. Eligibility criteria can be adjusted to accept new data. Local officials can expedite their planning processes for these projects/programs. |
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Jefferson Davis Strategic Plan |
Annual Report. A general marketing document rather than a strategic plan. Mostly lists Parish’s assets for new business attraction. |
In collaboration with business leaders and local officials. |
Jefferson Davis Parish |
Jefferson Davis Office of Economic Development |
Must be re-evaluated as recovery planning process evolves. |
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North Jennings Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan June 2004, Updated: June 2005 |
Strategic Report |
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City of Jennings, Jefferson Davis Office of Economic Development |
Urban Systems, Inc. |
Provides a tangible response to post-disaster needs for housing, business, job creation, roads & infrastructure. Existing plans can be re-prioritized and coordinated among |
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Funding agencies. Re-analyze for potential funding changes. Local officials can expedite their own planning processes. |
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Louisiana Community Futures Forum |
Open Forum Report and Focus Forum Report. Not an on-going effort; the Ag Center’s Advisory Committee may aim to revive the Forum. |
Soliciting development ideas from the community at large. |
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service |
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center |
No apparent integration opportunity. |
Human Services |
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Jefferson Davis Parish Emergency Operation Plan (2004)
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Describes the development and implementation of emergency management programs |
In house. |
Jefferson Davis Parish OEP |
State of Louisiana |
Possibly useful Information on how the parish plans to direct, train, and mobilize staff, and coordinate use of local resources |
Transportation and Infrastructure |
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Highway Program FY06-07 (District 7) |
Project List/Funding |
Government Inquiry of local governments. |
FHWA |
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Must be re-evaluated as recovery planning process evolves. |
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (Annual Strategy Report)
June 2005 |
Addresses economic development, community development and transportation goals and objectives |
Government Inquiry of local governments |
EDA |
IMCAL (MPO) |
Must be re evaluated as recovery planning process evolves. |
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Transportation Capital Outlay Plan |
Details plans to provide asphalt overlay for 23.3 miles of existing asphalt roads and place 20 miles of new asphalt over gravel roads |
Government Inquiry of local governments |
LADOTD |
Office of Economic Development |
Poor condition of some roads not conducive to disaster evacuation and support efforts. Recovery can address that deficiency as part of the preparedness for future disasters. |
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The State Transportation Infrastructure Plan 2006 |
Includes several infrastructure projects, including drainage, overlay, bridge replacement and highway widening projects |
Government Inquiry of local governments |
US Department of Transportation (USDOT) |
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) |
Existing plans to widen US 165 from two lanes to four lanes would address the traffic congestions experienced during evacuation |
