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Current Planning Efforts

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Housing and Community Design

Plan Baton Rouge    Plan Baton Rouge is a blueprint for the re-development of downtown into a 24-hour city that will attract workers, students, tourists and local residents   Not required but on the forefront of planning in Baton Rouge Plan Baton Rouge Mixed Income Housing
  Old South Baton Rouge Strategic Plan The principles of the plan are: neighborhood conservation and livability; preserving OSBR’s history; creating jobs for local people; more stores and services for residents; organizing citizen leaders; investing in streets, sidewalks, sewers, etc.; and improving opportunities for youth, recreation and education.     Not required but on the forefront of planning in Baton Rouge   Neighborhood Revitalization Implementation Plan.
Mixed Income Housing.

CDC Technical Assistance and Capacity Building.

Rental Housing Development
  Riverfront Master Plan and DeSoto Park Concept Plan   The Plan builds on the work initiated in Plan Baton Rouge and continuted through the Capitol Park Interpretive Plan and Downtown Visitors Amenity Plan, and embody the ideas brought together by the Charette.     Hargreaves & Associates, Post Architects  
  Baker Master Plan This plan focuses on economic, work force, community development, and other related issues.  Since all aspects of life in Baker are affected by development, a multitude of issues are considered.   City of Baker City of Baker  
  Downtown Visitors Amenities Plan The primary objective is a conceptual master plan of coordinated amenity improvements to compliment the impressive recent developments, plus promote and support the long-term growth, of the Downtown community   N/A Washer-Hill- Lipscomb Architexts, eskew & Dumez & Ripple, Reich Associates
  Baton Rouge River Front Development Plan This plan addresses needed development within the Riverfront District including civic attractions, public amenities, and commercial projects.   N/A Downtown Development District This plan supports the long-range revitilization projects planned for downtown
  A Master Plan for the New River District of Baton Rouge  This plan recognizes the fundamental role that streets play in the life of American cities and provides a framework for transforming the riverfront of Baton Rouge into a vibrant and beautiful urban environment.   N/A Michael Van Valkengurgh Associates with Dana Nunez Brown Landscape Architect   
  Consolidated Plan and Strategy 2005-2009 and 2005 Action Plan City-Parish plan and application for federal entitlement grants including CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA.  Goals are decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities   HUD Office of Community Development Neighborhood Revitalization Implementation Plan.
Mixed Income Housing.

CDC Technical Assistance and Capacity Building.

Rental Housing Development

Public Safety

Emergency Operation Plan  The plan uses Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery to protect life and property during survivable crises. The Emergency Preparedness Department joins with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure that a national emergency management awareness effort is developed for total community preparedness to meet natural or manmade disasters.   Homeland Security East Baton Rouge Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Baker Hazard and Evacuation Plan

Education

LSU Campus Master Plan 2003   A master plan for expansion and historic preservation.  Addresses university community needs and plans in connection with larger Baton Rouge community.   LSU SmithGroup JJR
  Baton Rouge Communitiy College Facilities Master Plan The Facilities Master Plan provides a framework for the continued development of the physical environment for Baton Rouge Community College.      BRCC BRCC
  A Plan to Improve Facilities, Discipline, and Compensation in the EBRP School System Plan lists facility and technology improvements; discipline, truancy and alternative education programs; and increased teacher compensation to be paid for by the "pay-as-you-go" re-approved sales tax. Dedicated 1-cent sales tax EBRP School Board EBRP School System Banks and Harding Renovations.

Crestworth, Glen Oaks Middle School Renovations/Additions.
Scotlandville Elem./Middle Renovations and Addition.

New Elementary, Middle, High School Construction
  Louisiana Community and Technical College System Deliver services to students enrolled in a variety of programs   Louisiana Community and Technical College System Louisiana Community and Technical College System Louisiana Chemical Association Workforce Development

Public Health and Healthcare

Pennington Biomedical Research Center Vision 2010 Strategic Plan PBRC's mission is to promote healthier lives by being the leading nutrition and  preventive medicine research center recognized for outstanding quality of its research, its contribution to scientific discovery, and its commitment to professional and public education research initiatives.   Pennington Biomedical Research Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Pennington Biomedical Researc Center Clinic Addition
  Capital Area Human Services District Hurricane Recovery Plan Plan identifies increased need for mental health services for displaced residents.  Discusses collaborative efforts with other agencies/programs and specific need for psychiatrists, counselors, case management, pharmaceuticals, and expanded facilities.   CAHSD CAHSD Capitol Area Healthcare Delivery

Human Services

Continuum of Care Yearly application for CDBG grants shows existing need for services for the homeless and homeless subpopulations and lists projects to address housing, social support, job training and health needs. Office of Community Development HUD Application HUD Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless Safe House for Battered Women

Environment 

Comite River & Mississippi River Diversion Canal Reduce flooding and maintain flood control by constructing a 250 foot wide X 12 miles long diversion canal between the Comite River and the Mississippi River.     N/A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Comite Diversion Project
  Baton Rouge Green School Program The Baton Rouge Green School Program is dedicated to planting and conserving trees at both public and private schools in East Baton Rouge Parish as well as uniting people, using trees as a catalyst, to work together for the common good of the school, the community and environment.    Baton Rouge Green Baton Rouge Green Baton Rouge Green Landscape Restoration
  EBR Urban Forest Management Plan Yearly plan updates place priority on projects that improve and/or sustain property values, that reduce the cost of drainage systems for surface water, and that preserve, protect, and/or restore the unique identity and environment of the City-Parish.  The plan also encourages planting of trees native to Louisiana. City-Parish Landscape Ordinance City-Parish Department of Landscape and Forestry Reich Associates, ACRT Inc., C. Blanche, D. Earle Baton Rouge Green Landscape Restoration

Transportation and Infrastructure

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan Update A comprehensive transportation plan including funding sources and projects   Capital Region Planning Commission Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Rapid Transit System
A Unified Planning Work Program in Transportation Planning for the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Urbanized Area  A long-range transportation plan   Capital Region Planning Commission  
Port of Greater Baton Rouge Millennium Plan This report, "The PGBR Strategic Development Plan," considers current Port infrastructure, the Port's realistic outlook of markets to be served or commodities to be handled. Also recommends new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities.   The Port of Greater Baton Rouge TranSystems Corporation Inland River Maritime Terminal Expansion
Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Pre-application for Federal Assistance, Expansion Projects Phase 1, 2, and 3 Capacity building expansion projects for the public container   Port of Greater Baton Rouge Port of Greater Baton Rouge Inland River Maritime Terminal Expansion
BTR Metropolitan Airport The focus of the Master Plan Update was to accommodate increased regional jet activity, provide facilities to attract new service, and enhance the Airport’s competitive position.   BTR Metropolitan Airport   Airport Industrial Park Development

Air Cargo Expansion Project
Transportation Improvement Program  Lists traffic improvement projects including proposed improvements, work phases, total cost, federal shares, funding sources, letting dates, and comments   Baton Rouge MPO Capital Region Planning Commission Sychronized traffic Signals in Baton Rouge

Improved Intersections in Baton Rouge

Additonal Intersection Lanes on I-10 to I-12
Greenlight Plan (Comprehensive Plan)    Proposed projects for road improvements   Department of Public Works Department of Public Works Sychronized traffic Signals in Baton Rouge

Improved Intersections in Baton Rouge

Additonal Intersection Lanes on I-10 to I-12
Baton Rouge Parking Feasibility Study The goal and focus of this study is to provide adequate infrastructure to serve the demand on its municipal services and visitor amenities.   N/A Glatting Jackson  

Economic Development

The Horizon 10 Plan The Horizon Plan's primary emphasis is to identify major issues that will influence future growth, to decide the actions necessary to address these issues, and to propose specific strategies that will help the City-Parish target its resources in the most efficient manner. Annual report and 5-year update Office of the City Parish Planning Commission Office of the City Parish Planning Commission  
Strategic Plan for Economic Development The Strategic Plan for Economic Development was helps the Planning Commission in meeting several economic development goals outlined in the Horizon Plan - a 20-year "Comprehensive Land Use and Development Plan."   Office of the City Parish Planning Commission Office of the City Parish Planning Commission
Baton Rouge Area Chamber Economic Development Campaign East Baton Rouge experienced an increase in population and jobs equivalent to roughly five to ten years of typical growth, yet many businesses have been negatively impacted by linkages to the heavily damaged New Orleans area economy.  As a result, EBR faces a complex set of new challenges and opportunities that require focused business leadership.    Baton Rouge Area Chamber Baton Rouge Area Chamber
2005 Economic Development Strategy  This plan seeks to improve the economy of the region for business and industry, residents, and local governments. The goals are aimed at sustainable development and capacity building; local partnerships that create regional solutions; small business and entrepreneurial development; improving technology; and improving infrastructure, while maintaining and improving the environment.     Capital Region Planning Commission Capital Region Planning Commission
Louisiana Economic Development Vision 2020  Louisiana: Vision 2020 is a challenge to create a better, more competitive Louisiana and a guide to economic renewal and diversification. It is a platform for innovative initiatives. It is a process by which their progress toward long-term goals will continue to be promoted and monitored.    Louisiana Economic Development Department Louisiana Economic Development Department Louisiana Chemical Association Workforce Development
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