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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


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.


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.


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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


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.


'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.


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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.