CenLamar | Est. 2006

Delores Brewer, Riverfront Center, and the Problem with Brainstorming Sessions I met with Delores Brewer today. Among other things, we spoke about SmartCode, which seems to be a fascinating and innovative way to approach urban planning. It’s obvious that there is a lot to be finished, and I hope that the city will embrace a proven model as a guideline, rather than a pastiche of halfbaked ideas. Later on, I made a grand entrance at this brainstorming session that specifically addressed our riverfront center. By grand entrance, I mean that I walked into this big room full of people (“important…

Someone mentioned that a big news story is about to come out regarding Cleco. Hopefully, this is not what they were talking about: “Cleco Corp. has awarded its top five executives and former CEO David Eppler more than $5 million in bonuses and other compensation for the company’s 2005 performance. Eppler, who retired from Cleco in July, received more than $2 million in salary and cash bonus, according to the utility’s 2005 proxy statement.” Not a bad deal, but I hardly see why this seems newsworthy enough to merit a spot on the front page of the TT (at least…

From Wikipedia.com: Local Attractions Since 1908 Alexandria has enjoyed the luxurious Hotel Bentley which was built by a wealthy lumberman named Joseph A. Bentley. This grand hotel is known for it’s decor, fine dining, and superb accommodations. It’s placement next to the Red River and it’s status as a historical Louisiana landmark have been the major attraction of the guests who enjoy the experience of staying there. Alexandria is also home to one of the finest authentic Irish pubs in the region, the appropriately named Finnegans Wake. As soon as you open the door you immediately know you have arrived…