Lafayette is developing fast, with many revitalization projects scheduled to complete over the coming years, like the Wabash River Promenade and Five Points redevelopment projects.

In the meantime, though, Lafayette is an unassuming city with a small-town vibe, but that's not to suggest that it's without its big-city amenities. The modest nature of the city and residents is especially apparent when considering just how much Lafayette natives have contributed to American culture and the world community over the years. A good number of these achievements are related to Purdue University, which is among the main employers in the area (and a great place to catch a Boilermakers game—this could be a Final Four year, right?).

Of course, a lot of other Lafayette residents who aren't associated with academia have also gone on to make significant achievements in their fields: there's actress Embeth Davidtz, who had roles in Mad Men and The Amazing Spider-Man; Troy Hickman, who is a well-known comic book artist and creator of Witchblade; famous rock musicians Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon and Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses, who were both born in Lafayette; and many others too.

Despite Lafayette's small-town feel, it never hurts to have a little more assurance that your home is safe. ADT offers many services to Lafayette residents to help bring that additional security, like home monitoring for disasters—natural or man-made—as well as energy-efficient products that interface with smart home systems. Whether you're from Lafayette proper or West Lafayette, now is a great time to find out what ADT can do to help improve both the safety and efficiency of your home.