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Sasaki selected as Plan Baton Rouge III consultant

Internationally renowned firm will meld best practices with unique local needs to develop comprehensive plan for downtown.  Baton Rouge, LA – Internationally renowned planning group Sasaki has been selected to lead […]

Downtown Baton Rouge buildings next to the Mississippi River

Three Firms Shortlisted for Downtown Master Plan

Baton Rouge civic leaders announced the planning firms shortlisted for the Plan Baton Rouge Phase III Master Plan, a comprehensive planning process aimed at revitalizing and enhancing downtown Baton Rouge. Community champions, the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District, Visit Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and Baton Rouge Area Foundation have partnered to sponsor Plan Baton Rouge III. The plan will focus on the […]

Baton Rouge Area Foundation launches next installment of Opportunity Data Project

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced they have released the next installment of the Opportunity Data Project focused on early childhood education. Analysis revealed that, despite near-universal access to Pre-K 4 programs, students in EBR are showing up unprepared for kindergarten. One third of economically disadvantaged EBR students scored a zero on the kindergarten readiness exam, while the national average is 13%. Of these students, over 60% were unable to read at a basic level by third grade.