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Plank & Scenic RFP – Rolling Submissions [7.17.25]
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Press Release: Florida Corridor RFEI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Marlee Miller, Chief Operating Officer
Build Baton Rouge
Email: mmiller@buildbatonrouge.org
Website: www.buildbatonrouge.org

Build Baton Rouge Launches Rolling Call for Expressions of Interest for Florida Corridor Redevelopment

BATON ROUGE, LA (July 18, 2025) — Build Baton Rouge (BBR) and the Cortana Corridor Economic Development District (CCEDD) have released a rolling Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to solicit early-stage development ideas for projects along the Florida Boulevard corridor. The RFEI encourages developers, investors, and nonprofit institutions to propose housing, commercial, or community-serving projects that advance the Florida Corridor Plan, a 2024 master plan for equitable redevelopment.

The Florida Corridor is experiencing significant momentum from public and private investment, including the 3.4 million-square-foot Amazon Fulfillment Center, new Rouses and Aldi grocery stores, MOVEBR enhancements, and planned BRT connections.

“Florida Boulevard has always been a backbone of Baton Rouge, and today it stands ready for a new chapter—one that connects communities and restores vibrancy to this vital corridor,” said Deidre D. Robert, CEO of Build Baton Rouge. “We want to collaborate with visionaries who see potential in every vacant lot, every corner store, and every block that deserves reinvestment.”

“The Florida Corridor Plan is one of the most ambitious and community-rooted strategies we’ve released in recent years,” said Rodney Braxton, Board Chair of Build Baton Rouge. “This RFEI signals that we’re not just planning—we’re acting. With momentum building from major anchors like Amazon, Rouses, and Aldi, now is the time to bring in partners who understand the stakes and the possibilities. This is about restoring Florida St. and Florida Boulevard’s role as a thriving economic and cultural corridor in Baton Rouge.”

“This RFEI is about opening the door to early, serious conversations with developers who are aligned with the Florida Corridor Plan,” said Marlee P. Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Build Baton Rouge. “We’re seeking partners with a track record of delivering housing, retail, and community-serving amenities, especially in disinvested areas, and who are ready to navigate the complexities of site control, funding, and compliance. The opportunity is real, and so is the urgency.”

BBR will evaluate submissions on a rolling basis and may invite selected respondents to advance to future steps, including site-specific RFPs or direct negotiation. The RFEI is designed to promote collaboration, transparency, and early alignment around shared redevelopment goals.

To review the full RFEI and submit an expression of interest, click here

Press Release: Plank & Scenic Corridors RFP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Marlee Miller, Chief Operating Officer
Build Baton Rouge
Email: mmiller@buildbatonrouge.org
Website: www.buildbatonrouge.org

Build Baton Rouge Issues Rolling RFP for Redevelopment Along Plank Road and Scenic Highway Corridors

BATON ROUGE, LA (July 17, 2025) — Build Baton Rouge (BBR), the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, has issued a rolling Request for Proposals (RFP) to attract developers and partners to lead transformational projects along the Plank Road and Scenic Highway corridors. The RFP seeks to deliver affordable housing, mixed-use projects, and community-serving facilities that align with long-standing neighborhood plans and public investments.

The RFP builds upon the Imagine Plank Road and Scotlandville Community Plans, community-led blueprints focused on equitable transit-oriented development, cultural preservation, and community wealth building. These corridors have seen significant momentum through the $53 million Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, BREC’s greenway restoration, Erie Street Eco Park, and Southern University’s Cadence Innovation District.

“The communities along Plank Road and Scenic Highway have long carried the culture, creativity, and resilience of Baton Rouge,” said Deidre D. Robert, CEO of Build Baton Rouge. “This RFP is about more than buildings. It’s about honoring that legacy while building toward a future of inclusive growth and shared prosperity. We’re inviting partners who see that promise and are ready to help bring it to life.”

“Five years ago, we completed the Imagine Plank Road planning process with the community, and we’re still committed to bringing that vision to life.” Said Rodney Braxton, Board Chair of Build Baton Rouge. “This RFP is about turning momentum into action. It’s about building on the foundation that neighbors, stakeholders, and this agency laid together, and inviting new partners to join us in moving these projects from paper to reality.”

“We’ve structured this RFP to prioritize alignment with adopted corridor plans, leverage recent infrastructure investments, and deliver measurable community benefit,” said Marlee P. Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Build Baton Rouge. “We’re looking for proposals that are financially sound, transit-accessible, and rooted in the needs and assets of the neighborhoods they serve. Our goal is to catalyze projects that are not only shovel-ready, but equity-driven.”

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Eligible project types include housing, retail, office, adaptive reuse, or cultural and community facilities. Submissions will be evaluated for impact, feasibility, and alignment with local planning goals.

Plank & Scenic RFP – Rolling Submissions [7.17.25]