Community leaders say some recommendations to help improve the Morgan City and Berwick economies will be challenging but attainable with a coordinated effort.
A panel of consultants with Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit education and research organization, visited Morgan City and Berwick last week to tour the area and interview people as part of an economic study.
St. Mary Excel, a local community group, commissioned the study with donations from the private and public sectors.
On Friday, panelists presented their preliminary recommendations for economic development and diversification in the area. The panel will release a full written report within three ...