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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Mural projects transform buildings all over Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge's mural scene surges, transforming the city into a free outdoor art gallery.
State-of-the-art high school career training center opening next fall
CTEC to open next fall at Ardendale, training 150 students in high-demand fields.
'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.
Governor Jindal Announces Funding for Center for Excellence in Auto Technology
Governor Jindal commits $13.9M for Baton Rouge Community College’s new Center for Excellence in Auto Technology.
Jindal touts auto training center
Gov. Jindal commits $13.9M to build BRCC’s Center for Excellence in Auto Technology at Smiley Heights.
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.
Baton Rouge Community College’s New Auto Training Center Promises to Help Fill a Local Shortage of Skilled Technicians
BRCC’s new $25M McKay Auto Training Center addresses Baton Rouge’s critical need for certified auto technicians.
BRCC's Grand Opening of McKay Automotive Training Center
BRCC opens the McKay Automotive Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility preparing students for careers in automotive technology.
Mayor Broome announces City Parish's $11 million disaster recovery plan, public meetings planned
Baton Rouge unveils $11M amended disaster recovery plan focused on housing, homelessness, and public input.
BR Choice Murals & Installations
BR Choice utilizes strategic placemaking through arts and culture by adding creative murals and installations.
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McKay Automotive Training Center Tour
Inside the McKay Automotive Training Center
BRCC opens $14.7M, 83,000 sq ft automotive training center at Ardendale.