The Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts is a viable statewide organization serving all 64 parishes in the State. The eight sub-state regional planning and development districts are members of the organization. The district organizations are composed of professionals working for the growth and development of their areas. Each is governed by a board composed of public and private area leaders, including Parish Councilmen and Jurors, Mayors, businessmen, and minority representation.

LAPDD represents the interests of the Districts in both planning and economic development programs. Each agency is a separate, regional professional organization staffed in diverse fields.

The Districts are Regional Planning and Development Commissions (LA Act 472) working to improve the physical and social needs of their multi-parish areas. LAPDD provides an ongoing grassroots level forum for statewide interaction to resolve local and regional problems.