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Stories, Updates, and Progress from BR Choice
Explore the latest updates from BR Choice, including project milestones, community stories, partner spotlights, and visual documentation of progress across Baton Rouge.
Recent Highlights
BR Choice Murals & Installations
BR Choice utilizes strategic placemaking through arts and culture by adding creative murals and installations.
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‘A new energy’: Cypress at Ardendale takes next step in decade-long Baton Rouge development
The Advocate spotlights Cypress at Ardendale’s $400M transformation bringing housing, seniors, and education together in North Baton Rouge.
New North Baton Rouge community opens first phase after decade of planning
'Arts for Everybody' Initiative Encourages Inclusivity in Baton Rouge's Renoir Cultural District
Baton Rouge’s Arts for Everybody event celebrates Renoir Cultural District’s art, heritage, and community pride.
Baton Rouge is Home to A Unique Collection of French Impressionist Paintings
A Baton Rouge neighborhood turns blight into beauty through murals, STEM learning, and community pride.
Bon Carre's New Owners Plan to Turn Center into a Tech Hub
EdgePWR plans major upgrades to Bon Carré, transforming it into Baton Rouge’s envisioned tech hub.
Neighborhood, radically reimagined
A $29.5M Choice grant will replace Ardenwood Village with mixed-income homes and amenities.
In Baton Rouge's Melrose East neighborhood, murals flourish; 'using art as a redevelopment tool'
Impressionist murals are transforming Melrose East, using art and education to restore pride and place.
HUD Delivers $29.6 Million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to Transform Baton Rouge Public Housing, Neighborhood
A $29.5M Choice grant launches Ardenwood’s transformation into a mixed-use Urban Creative Village.
HUD Assistant Secretary in Baton Rouge Thursday, for celebration of $29 million-plus grant to East Baton Rouge Housing Authority and city
EBR Housing Authority celebrates $29.5M HUD grant to replace 93 Ardenwood Village units and fund improvements.
Baton Rouge awarded $30M HUD neighborhood grant to revitalize community
Baton Rouge wins $30M HUD grant to revitalize Ardenwood Village and boost community growth.
Smiley Heights deal to be signed in 2012
RDA purchasing land for Smiley Heights, anchored by BRCC and charter school.
'Arts for Everybody' Initiative Encourages Inclusivity in Baton Rouge's Renoir Cultural District
Baton Rouge’s Arts for Everybody event celebrates Renoir Cultural District’s art, heritage, and community pride.
Major Neighborhood Initiative Public Meeting Scheduled Thursday, August 30th
EBRPHA, RDA, and Baton Rouge host town hall to discuss $30M HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant progress.
BRCC transportation technology training center construction starting
Groundbreaking held for BRCC’s Center of Excellence for Transportation Technology to train skilled mechanics.
BR Choice Murals & Installations
BR Choice utilizes strategic placemaking through arts and culture by adding creative murals and installations.
CNI Check Presentation
McKay Automotive Training Center Tour
Inside the McKay Automotive Training Center
BRCC opens $14.7M, 83,000 sq ft automotive training center at Ardendale.