Regional Planning

The eight parish region has maintained an annual planning process since its charter by the Economic Development Administration in 1967. Annual plans are developed and published as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The agency serves as an umbrella organization to enhance the creation of jobs and the betterment of the overall quality of life. Eight planning districts provide services to all 64 parishes in Louisiana and make up the Louisiana Association of Planning & Development Districts.

Census Repository/Data Center Affiliate

A public library with various socio-economic data is available to support community development. As a repository, Kisatchie-Delta also receives Census 2000 updates, the Louisiana Labor Market Monthly Update, and various development-related reports, studies, and data.

GIS Mapping

The District operates Geographic Information Systems mapping software to use in evaluating district needs and special-purpose plans including redistricting or reapportionment, project feasibility, and grant information or application development for community services issues.

Scenic Byways

Tourism development contributes to economic development through the attraction of outside dollars into the local economy and also serves to improve the quality of life through local celebration of assets, both cultural and historical. Scenic Byways, including the Louisiana Colonial Trails, and the Atchafalya Trace Heritage Area, are secondary routes designated in the State's Byways program as a means to help attract visitors.

Business Retention & Industrial Marketing

Assistance to businesses is available through referral services and the development of industrial parks. Kisatchie-Delta offers assistance to civic organizations, chambers, and communities on industrial marketing and recruitment, for local or outside business expansion within the District.

Business Incentives

Kisatchie-Delta provides technical assistance to private businesses and local government. These state-wide incentives are primarily for job creation and are available for new or expanding projects. Technical assistance is also available on Federal programs, particularly the national designation of the Central and North Louisiana Renewal Communities by HUD.