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Shaping Louisiana’s Future with Innovative Planning

CPEX partners with communities and leaders to promote sustainable growth through expert urban, rural, and regional planning. Our thought leadership and proven models guide cities, towns, and parishes towards a shared vision for a thriving Louisiana.

Impact

75%

Communities Impacted

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65%

Resources or Projects in High-Need Areas

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1200+

Residents Engaged in 2024

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125

Plans and Resources Produced

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17

Demonstration Projects

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Introducing Kim Marousek

Interviews

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05/09/2025

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Blow to Biden as offshore wind auction in Gulf of Mexico fails to stir interest

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04/16/2025

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Louisiana legislators, business leaders travel to Rhode Island to tour wind farm

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04/16/2025

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Avondale Global Gateway, CPEX educate state leaders on wind turbine technology

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04/16/2025

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In first Gulf Coast wind auction, RWE ponies up $5.6 million for Lake Charles project

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04/16/2025

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Nonprofit Takes Louisiana Leaders on Tour of Avondale

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04/16/2025

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It’s Getting Hot(er) in Here: The Role of Trees in a Hotter Louisiana

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03/18/2025

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Rooted in Abbeville: A Journey from Childhood Memories to Community Change

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01/09/2025

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Harnessing Offshore Wind: Louisiana’s Study Tour in Germany and What It Means for Our Future

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11/12/2024

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Policy, Public Speaking, and the Power of Words: A Gamer’s Journey

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09/10/2024

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Intersection of Hope: Building a Safer Future for Capital Heights

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06/11/2024

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From Algorithms to Action: AI’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow’s Communities

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04/10/2024

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Shedding Light on Solar Energy Production

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11/21/2023

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Blazing Summer: Adapting to Louisiana’s New Climate Reality

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10/24/2023

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The Power of Wind: Louisiana Leaders Tour Rhode Island Offshore Wind Facilities

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09/18/2023

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From Vision to Reality: How TigerCross Enhanced LSU’s Pedestrian Experience

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06/21/2023

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Small City, Big Impact: Climate Action in Gonzales

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05/09/2023

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Small City, Big Impact: Climate Action in Gonzales

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05/09/2023

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Coming Together to Inspire Action & Ignite Change

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01/25/2023

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How Nature is Taming Policy: A Watershed Approach to Flood Risk Management

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12/19/2022

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Cooling Energy Costs in North Baton Rouge Through Home Weatherization

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10/20/2022

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What it Takes to Create a Sustainable Future for Baton Rouge

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09/20/2022

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Small Towns, Big Vision

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08/02/2022

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A Statement from our CEO: The Well-Being of the Nation Rests on our Collective Shoulders

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07/11/2022

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Happy National Bike Month! We’re Celebrating with Complete Streets, Neighborhood Bingo, and Lynley Farris!

Interviews

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05/06/2022

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An Investment in Our Future: What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Could Mean for Louisiana

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04/28/2022

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A climate plan needs bold actions if it is to save Louisiana’s future

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03/15/2022

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Smart Growth Summit Takeaways for the New Year

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01/24/2022

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It’s the People

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12/28/2021

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Big News for Louisiana’s Energy Future!

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East Baton Rouge Parish Adopts Comprehensive Complete Streets Ordinance to Address Safety and Accessibility Needs

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The Intersection of Climate & Culture: A Panel Discussion on Climate Change

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