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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
Building Community at Cypress at Ardendale
Families celebrated their move to Cypress at Ardendale, surrounded by partners supporting a fresh start and new opportunities.
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
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BR Choice Celebration 2024
EBRPHA, Partners Southeast, and Integral celebrated progress at Cypress at Ardendale.
'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.
Ardendale, formerly Smiley Heights, unveiled Thursday
Ardendale, formerly Smiley Heights, unveils plans for a mixed-use Mid City neighborhood with housing, schools, and retail.
Field of Dreams
East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority seeks permanent funding to revitalize neighborhoods, reduce blight, and improve community outcomes.
Baton Rouge Area Foundation - Smiley Heights
Post-Katrina, the Foundation revived Smiley Heights with education, housing, and green space plans, starting construction in 2013.
All smiles
East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority advances Smiley Heights, a mixed-use project with education, housing, and job training.
RDA completes purchase of 198 acres for Smiley Heights
The RDA acquired 198 acres for the Smiley Heights project, blending education, retail, residential spaces, and wetlands.
HUD Awards Nearly $4 Million to Spur Next Generation of Housing, Neighborhood Transformation
HUD awards $4.37M in Choice Neighborhoods grants to nine communities, including Baton Rouge, to revitalize housing and neighborhoods.
Building Community at Cypress at Ardendale
Families celebrated their move to Cypress at Ardendale, surrounded by partners supporting a fresh start and new opportunities.
'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.
BR Choice Celebration 2024
EBRPHA, Partners Southeast, and Integral celebrated progress at Cypress at Ardendale.
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.