Do you remember the heyday of the Louisiana Highway 52 corridor?
In an effort to help plan and promote the revitalization of the corridor while capturing its rich history, the St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Department has joined forces with the Economic Development and Tourism departments to announce they will create and customize a revitalization plan for Paul Maillard Road this year.
Funded through a grant from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities and driven by numerous community partners, including St. Charles Parish Hospital, the St. Charles Parish School System, the Regional Planning Commission, the River Parishes Transit Authority, Family Resources of New Orleans and the Center for Planning Excellence, the 18-month effort will recommend street design and economic development projects to revitalize the historic roadway.
St. Charles Parish government is asking current and former residents to share their memories, stories and photos of growing up, living and doing business on Paul Maillard Road. Whether attending social gatherings with friends, visiting family members, attending to health needs or simply making groceries, the Paul Maillard Road area of Old Luling and Boutte has been a hub of activity throughout its existence.
Recollections and photos may be emailed to paulmaillardstories@stcharlesgov.net or submitted via form at www.paulmaillardstories.org. Stories may also be mailed to the St. Charles Parish Public Information Office at P.O. Box 302, Hahnville, LA 70057. Those wishing to have photos or documents scanned in person should call 985-331-3747 to set up an appointment.
Stories and photos will also be available for viewing at www.paulmaillardstories.org. Staff will review submissions by Feb. 15 and will follow up with specific questions to focus descriptions of Paul Maillard’s heyday. Stories will be accepted throughout 2013.
By submitting information, participants grant the parish permission to use and display said information as part of the Paul Maillard Stories project as it sees fit.