Council adopts Native Landscaping Guide for public spaces
Summary
The Lafayette City and Parish councils adopted a joint Native Landscaping Guide to standardize plantings in public spaces; presenter Abbie Judice Acosta emphasized benefits of native species and the Mayor-President said she wants consistent standards across the city.
The Lafayette City Council adopted JR-009-2026 on April 7, approving a Native Landscaping Guide for public spaces in the City of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish. The resolution passed unanimously after a motion by Councilmember Andy Naquin and a second by Elroy Broussard.
Abbie Judice Acosta presented a slideshow explaining ecological and maintenance benefits of native plantings. Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet said city landscaping should be on "the same page" regarding plant types to be used across municipal properties. The guide is intended to provide a common standard for future public-space planting decisions.
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