La PORTE — Healthy living and connectivity are the goals of the proposed Heart of La Porte plan.
“It’s a very special plan that incorporates our unique natural resources, access to the lakes, the history of La Porte, as well as expanding and connecting to our existing park system and our existing infrastructure,” according to Director of Community Development and Planning Tom Casey, who presented the plan at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
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