The former Northgate Mall at 1800 NE Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette is being redeveloped and rebranded as The Hub, a multi-phase project focused on revitalizing the northside property.
The site, located at the I-10/I-49 interchange, had been in steady decline for years. According to property owner Jacoby Landry, a native of Cecilia, Louisiana, the mall was in such poor condition when he purchased it that it likely would’ve closed within six months without intervention. According to Landry, there were roof leaks, water pouring into units, no lawn care, and many of the parking lot lights did not work.
Rendering view facing corner of Xtreme Health Club
Initial improvements have focused on stabilizing the property, restoring lighting, and addressing long-neglected maintenance issues. Upcoming exterior upgrades will refresh the façade, update signage, and improve landscaping to make The Hub more welcoming as new phases roll out…