As a part of the mission of Never To Late Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting low-income individuals and communities, more affordable homes are coming on the Northside of Lafayette.
The first home is already under construction on Harmony Street, marking the beginning of what founder Dominique Mouton describes as a long-term investment in neighborhoods that have historically been underserved. Additional homes are planned as funding allows, including a recently approved project at 248 Short Street, which is expected to begin later this year.
For Mouton, a Lafayette resident, one thing was most important when designing each home: a front porch. Aside from it’s Victorian architectural detail, the front porch is as a symbol of connection for Mouton…