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Richland Parish Issues RFP to Guide Growth

Richland Parish Issues RFP to Guide Growth Around $10 Billion Meta AI Data Center Rayville, LA (August 6, 2025) - Richland Parish has officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified firms to develop a Comprehensive Plan, Land Use and Zoning Code, and Infrastructure Strategy in response to unprecedented growth tied to Meta’s new $10 billion AI Data Center.   As one of the largest private investments in Louisiana’s history, the Meta project is expected to bring thousands of jobs and