CPEX

Member dollars don’t just support our work—they scale it. Every dollar contributed by a CPEX member helps raise 36 more to support mission-driven planning and policy work across Louisiana. This #225Day, help power that impact by becoming a member! cpex.org/about-us/benef…

CPEX is hiring a Development Coordinator! Are you motivated by mission-driven relationship building and organizational development? Help CPEX sustain member relationships, develop proposals, and translate ideas into persuasive narratives. cpex.org/job-opportunit….

After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, LA spoke up, but did we truly listen? Louisiana Speaks, a landmark regional plan, and the newly formed CPEX were born out of a devastating time in our state's history. Our newest blog looks back. cpex.org/news/after-kat…

Extreme weather like Winter Storm Fern puts our power grid at risk. Many in LA are already experiencing outages. SREA explains why and offers simple tips and tools for monitoring the current storm and preparing for future ones. southernrenewable.org/news-updates/w…

We were thrilled to celebrate 25 years of Smart Growth America (SGA)! Beth Osborne, SGA CEO & a native New Orleanian, has been a longtime friend and partner to CPEX. SGA's work shaping federal smart growth policy drives real change Here’s to 25 years of progress!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Exploring Winnsboro Main Street walking tour and a presentation and discussion led by Place + Main this week! Special appreciation goes to Winnsboro Main Street and the State OPB for supporting this important community effort.

Winnsboro Main Street invites you to share your vision for downtown! The "Exploring Winnsboro Main Street" visioning tour on Tues, Jan 20 will include a walking tour of downtown and an exploration of development opportunities. Flashlights and refreshments will be provided.

CPEX is hiring a Vice President of Grid Sustainability! Are you invested in advancing clean energy and shaping a more resilient future for Louisiana? 📩 Send your resume and cover letter to kmchenry@cpex.org.📍 Apply now: cpex.org/job-opportunit…

CPEX is celebrating 20 years of planning excellence! From the pine forests of North LA to the coast’s working waterfronts, CPEX’s work spans the state. But our footprint wasn’t always this big. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the projects, people & communities that drive our work

Happy New Year from all of us at CPEX! As we step into the year ahead, we’re energized by what’s possible when communities come together with shared purpose. Here’s to a year of collaboration, creativity, and community-led progress. We’re glad you’re on this journey with us.

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on what makes lasting change possible. The success of Perk Up Perkins shows what happens when communities are equipped with the right tools and support. Years of groundwork helped turn a shared vision into real progress.

This time of year invites reflection—on what we’ve built together and what’s still possible. Your support helps turn ideas into action and plans into lasting impact. Progress begins with people like you. cpex.nationbuilder.com/donate

As CPEX celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, we’re proud to share our most recent impact report—Brighter by Design. From walkable streets to clean energy initiatives, this report reflects the ways Louisiana has made progress since our founding in 2006. cpex.org/wp-content/upl…

As we look back on the year, we’re reminded that meaningful change is built over time. Baton Rouge’s newly ranked Top 10 Complete Streets ordinance is the result of more than a decade of persistence, partnership, and community advocacy. smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-repo…

The City of New Roads invites you to share your vision for downtown! The "Exploring New Roads Main Street" visioning tour on Thurs, Jan 8, 2026 will include a walking tour of downtown and an exploration of development opportunities. Flashlights and refreshments will be provided.

As 2025 ends, we’re reflecting not just on what was built, but how. St. Helena Parish’s Independence Solar project is advancing through a CBA that prioritizes workforce development, education, and wellness—aligning investment with community needs and elevating local voices.

Last week, CPEXers Alex Hobdy and Kim Marousek braved the cold, rainy weather alongside LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities, Winnfield Main Street, 4-H and Beta Club volunteers, and city workers to install a temporary complete street demonstration project in Winnfield, Louisiana.

Exploring what makes St. Martinville thrive through our recent Thriving Communities walking tour and workshop.

#GivingTuesday reminds us of the power of investing in our communities. At CPEX, that investment fuels the planning and problem-solving needed to build a better Louisiana. Join CPEX and help turn vision into real, statewide progress. cpex.nationbuilder.com/donate

What an amazing two days in St. Martinville! As part of the US Dept of Transportation’s Thriving Communities Program, we teamed up with St. Martinville Main Street & Place + Main to host a walking tour and workshop. Thank you to everyone who showed up & shared their vision.