Press
2021
2020
Plank-Nicholson BRT moves forward with foundational agreements in place 11/30/2020
Officials move forward with Louisiana’s first bus rapid transit project 11/24/2020
Louisiana’s first bus rapid transit project will connect Nicholson Drive to Plank Road 11/24/2020
Build Baton Rouge gets large grant to help with Plank Road Master Plan 10/27/2020
Common Impact Podcast: Chris Tyson, Build Baton Rouge 10/27/2020
Build Baton Rouge Receives $5 Million for Plank Road Master Plan 10/26/2020
Plan to revitalize Plank Road area gets $5 million boost 10/26/2020
Plank Road masterplan includes grocery store, affordable housing, community park 10/26/2020
Build Baton Rouge gets $5M grant for Plank Road 10/26/2020
Baton Rouge receives $5 million award to fund Plank Road Masterplan 10/26/2020
Plank Road Progress: Master plan to revive corridor is being implemented 9/22/2020
Build Baton Rouge gets $865,000 line of credit, pledge of $300,000 from Broome 7/16/2020
Build Baton Rouge CEO: A moment of racial reckoning for city 7/9/2020
NYU Marron Team awarded funding from Build Baton Rouge 7/8/2020
Would you use it? New survey examines possible railway connecting Baton Rouge, New Orleans 6/7/2020
Already facing budget shortfall, Build Baton Rouge said tenants asking for rent help 4/16/2020
The Mayor’s Office and Build Baton Rouge have big plans for the future of Plank Road 4/1/2020
Controversial rezoning request along Plank Road pulled for Planing Commission’s consideration 2/14/2020
Application pulled for controversial Plank Road request 2/14/2020
‘Why put a liquor store there?’ Plank Road residents press for higher standard for development 1/25/2020
2019
New Ardendale master plan to be completed at end of month, avoiding wetlands 8/22/2019
Plan to reinvigorate Plank Road taking shape 6/24/2019
Plank Road revitalization: See five ‘big ideas’ being discussed for Baton Rouge neighborhood 6/14/2019
EBR Council on Aging’s $65M projects tackle two needs: addressing blight, helping the elderly 6/11/2019
Baton Rouge shutout on New Markets Tax Credits, NOLA entities get three 5/23/2019
By another other name, RDA is now Build Baton Rouge 5/20/2019
$30 million grant coming to Baton Rouge to redevelop Ardenwood Village neighborhood 5/10/2019
RDA Seeks Residents’ Ideas for a Future Plank Road with New Developments and a Rapid Transit Line 4/30/2019
Asian-inspired dessert shop joining Electric Depot 4/30/2019
RDA looking to rebrand entering its 10th year 4/30/2019
Is there support for a Baton Rouge-New Orleans passenger rail service? Poll suggests yes 4/17/2019
RFP issued for north Baton Rouge improvement projects 3/28/19
New Baton Rouge entertainment venue Red Stick Social announces opening date 3/14/19
EBR Redevelopment Authority working to spruce up Plank Road 3/10/19
What’s in store for Plank Road corridor? Agency shares redevelopment vision on guided tour 3/9/19
EBR Redevelopment Authority to host community event on Plank Road 3/8/19
These 2 factors are key to Baton Rouge’s future, redevelopment authority executive says 2/20/19
Ardendale-anchored north Baton Rouge neighborhoods up for $30M HUD grant 2/7/19
Asakura Robinson Selected to Develop the Plank Road Corridor Master Plan 1/30/19
BRAC’s Adam Knapp lists new bridge, community redevelopment as 2019 focus 1/28/19
2018
#CulturalExchange: Chris Tyson 11/28/18
EBRRA 2018 Year In Review 12/26/18
Japanese restaurant to open at Electric Depot in early 2019 11/29/18
Metromorphosis.net – Urban Renewal 11/28/18
$6M entertainment district ‘Electric Depot’ under construction in Mid City 11/15/18
North Baton Rouge Economic Development District hires new executive director 11/1/18
2016
2015
2014
2012
Field of Dreams 10/29/12
Jindal Touts Auto Training Facility 10/1/12
Three Developments Could Get Grants Funds 1/13/2012
Governor Jindal Announces Funding For Center For Excellence In Auto Technology 9/19/12
Smiley Heights 4/24/12
All Smiles 2/21/12
RDA Completes Purchase of 198 Acres for Smiley Heights 2/1/12
Emerge Center Tax Credits To Go Toward Upgrades 10/12/12
Tax Credits Sought To Build Artists Community In Mid City 6/19/12
Panel Backs Art Market Project 5/16/12
Improvements Scheduled For Shopping Plaza 4/20/12
Team Looks To Redevelopment Building 3/29/2012
Redevelopment Funds Eyed 3/21/12
Honeywell, YMCA Credits Ok’d 1/20/2012
Group Makes Case For Growth 10/24/12
BR Blight Fighters 10/24/12
RDA Oks Loans For Apartments, Shopping Center 8/21/12
Panel Oks Loans For Apartment Projects 5/16/12
Grant To Fund Arts Study For Old South BR 6/7/12
Our Views: Process Needs More Openness 6/15/12
FuturEBR Liaison: Job a Good Fit For Skill Set 6/7/12
Charting a New Course 1/19/12
Holden Proposes More Funds For Police, Fire Needs 6/8/12
LSU National Diversity Advisory Board 5/31/12
Accomplishments 5/1/12
RDA Properties going to Habitat, Church 11/16/12
Blight Fight 10/31/12
‘Real Estate Weekly’: National Redevelopment Conference Spotlights B.R. 6/19/12
Anatomy of a Deal 4/16/12
2011
2013
Press Release RDA approved to receive Entergy Site Donation 12/19/13
Ardendale unveiled 10/1/13