An Evening with Jeff Speck

Rethinking Lake Charles Through Walkable Cities

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:00-7:00 PM

Join us* for a transformative conversation on the future of Lake Charles with renowned city planner and author Jeff Speck as he presents his acclaimed Walkable Cities recommendations tailored for our community.

Jeff Speck has inspired cities across the country with his bold yet practical vision for walkability—designing streets that serve people first, fuel economic vitality, and create places where life can truly flourish. Now, he's bringing that expertise to Lake Charles, offering insights and ideas that could reshape how we move, connect, and thrive together. These concepts can be applied to other communities across our region.

This is more than a presentation—it’s a call to action for planners, business owners, community leaders, and residents who care about the future of our city. Whether you're passionate about downtown revitalization, economic development, safer streets, or simply making Lake Charles a more livable place, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Come early, bring a friend, and join the conversation. The future of Lake Charles starts with the streets we share.

Click the links below to pre-order Jeff’s books. You will be directed to the website of locally owned bookstore The Charmed Page. You can collect your copy at the event!

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