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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
The Love Motel For Insects: Great Hairstreak Variation
BR Choice Neighborhoods officially dedicated the Love Motel for Insects: Great Purple Hairstreak Variation to the Capital Region.
Internationally Renowned Artist Dr. Brandon Ballengée Brings Glowing Butterfly Sculpture to Baton Rouge
BR Choice Neighborhoods Initiative dedicates its second public sculpture, meet the artist May 5.
EBRPHA Staff Volunteers for Love the Boot Week Cleanup in the BR Choice Neighborhoods area
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.
‘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
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.
Renoir District Earns Cultural District Designation from State
North Baton Rouge’s Renoir District is now a certified Louisiana Cultural District for renewal.
New program could get Baton Rouge students jobs right out of high school; here's how it works
Four Broadmoor ninth-graders launched an early college program, earning degrees for in-demand jobs.
Internationally Renowned Artist Dr. Brandon Ballengée Brings Glowing Butterfly Sculpture to Baton Rouge
BR Choice Neighborhoods Initiative dedicates its second public sculpture, meet the artist May 5.
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.
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.
Inside the McKay Automotive Training Center
BRCC opens $14.7M, 83,000 sq ft automotive training center at Ardendale.