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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
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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.
East Baton Rouge Career and Technical Education Center Under Construction
East Baton Rouge’s new Career and Technical Education Center opens soon to train students for high-demand jobs.
LHC and OCD award $33 million to improve housing in flood-impacted parishes
LHC awards $30.4M to restore 825 housing units in flood-hit areas.
New CTEC school coming to EBR Parish
CTEC opens this fall, offering EBR students career-focused tracks in tech, medical and trades.
Ardendale’s Career and Technical Education Center to provide high-demand workforce training to high schoolers
EBR's $17M CTEC at Ardendale connects students to high-demand industry training.
New 'piggyback' funding program targets rebuilding of mixed income rentals in flooded parishes
State launches Piggyback program to build 500 affordable rentals in flood-hit areas.
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.
'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.
EBRPHA details HUD grant plans
Baton Rouge awarded $29.5M HUD grant for housing, services, and neighborhood revitalization.
EBR Awarded $29.5 Million Grant from HUD to Redevelop BR Choice Neighborhood
HUD awards East Baton Rouge Parish $29.5M to launch BR Choice neighborhood revitalization.
City-parish a finalist for $30 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Grant
Baton Rouge hosts HUD officials for a $30M grant to revitalize a neglected corridor.
Ardendale-anchored north Baton Rouge neighborhoods up for $30M HUD grant
Baton Rouge’s Ardendale area is a HUD finalist for a $30M grant to fund housing, services, and business growth.
FY2018 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants Competition Finalists Identified
HUD names four finalists competing for $30M Choice Neighborhoods grants.
BRCC Opens Automotive Collision Training Center
BRCC’s new Automotive Collision Training Center prepares students for careers in auto body repair with hands-on, real-world training.
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.