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Thanks for the link :thumbsup: The design does look cool! :shades: I'm diggin' project #14 as well...the mid-rise condo project; wonder where they might build that??

The idea to open up the roof would be a catalyst for a hip vibe! All around the big Coca-Cola sign! And Live music all along Third Street!

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Looks like The Office is going next to Punchers. It's a little bit of a letdown, but hopefully something nice goes in at the corner of 3rd and Florida.

Third Street "Office" to open: You may not see Steve Carell there, but The Office is coming to Baton Rouge. The brainchild of Lafayette nightclub owner, Brandt Broussard, this upscale bar and restaurant is scheduled to open in two stages in the former Roy Phelps Gallery building on Third St. this fall.

http://225dine.225batonrouge.com/

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Hmmm....knew something did not sound right when they said "overlooking the river"....oh well good to see that side of Third Street get some more activity! Hopefully we will be hearing some news soon about the 302 site!

That will mean 3 new places! Third Street keeps filing up; eventhough I'm not a drinker; it's good to see

Opening up all these roof-tops should be the wave of the future! Schlitz & Giggles Pizza big-neon sign is a nice compliment to the retro Coca-Cola sign; like to see them lining up all along Third Street!!

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Here it is! Figured we would be getting news about something at this prime location....roof-top deck around the Coca-Cola sign will be nice!

Adding to the nightlife: Renovations should start in the next few weeks on a 1,500-seat live music club at the intersection of Florida and Third streets. Plans are to open a House of Blues-type club that would bring in national and local performers, says developer Todd Chambers. The club doesn't have a name yet, but it will feature two stages and a rooftop deck wrapping around the Coca-Cola sign. The downtown building has been the home of several clubs, including The Shelter, Richoux's, Parrot Beach and Dante's. Scott Ritter, the architect designing the bar, says the plan is to make big changes to break with the past. "This will be more intimate, more VIP," he says.

http://www.businessreport.com/archives/rea...-weekly/latest/

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Something different would be nice! But for now will this premier property at Florida & Third Street with the retro Coca-Cola Sign finally see some activity??

Downtown club could open by year's end

Renovation work continues on the building to house a live music club at the corner of Florida and Third streets. Owner Walter Chambers hopes to open the business by the end of the year, says his father, Todd Chambers, a developer on the project. Plans are to have a three-level club, with a rooftop deck, an upstairs and a downstairs. The club, which doesn't yet have a name, will open in stages, with the roof and upstairs opening first. The bottom floor will be blocked off, so visitors to the club won't be aware of the construction going on, Todd Chambers says. The downtown building has been the home of several clubs, including The Shelter, Richoux's, Parrot Beach and Dante's.

Walter Chambers leased the property in July 2006, but he waited for more downtown development to happen before starting work there in earnest in 2009. Todd Chambers says there were a number of problems with the building. "It's pretty old," he says. "You look at something and you find something else that needs to be repaired." The club's roof has been replaced. One of the biggest obstacles was a root that blocked one of the drains coming off the roof: It was causing the building not to drain properly so that water was backing up in pipes. One good thing about the problem, Todd Chambers says, is that it allowed them to discover which pipes were leaking. "It's refreshing to walk in the building on a rainy day and not have water dripping," he says.

http://www.businessreport.com/archives/daily-report/2011/mar/29/2168/

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This article from Business Report was already posted in New Hotel thread...however this land swap with a potential mixed-use development(in bold letters) at the corner of Third & Florida has me curious?? It may be a while before something happens; would just like to get a glimpse of a rendering... :shades:

Downtown land deal for hotel completed

A land swap that clears the way for a Hampton Inn & Suites to be built downtown has been completed. Windsor/Aughtry Co. of Greenville, S.C., bought 22,000 square feet of land at the corner of Lafayette and Main streets from Gordon LeBlanc for $1.575 million in a deal that closed yesterday. LeBlanc then bought 14,000 square feet of land St. James Episcopal Church owns at Third and Florida streets for just over $1 million. And St. James closed the transactions by buying 16,384 square feet of property across the street from the church from Windsor/Aughtry Co. for just over $1 million. Windsor/Aughtry Co. will develop the 137-room hotel. LeBlanc says he is waiting for the financial markets to improve before developing his mixed-use project, which could involve commercial, retail and residential components. He may develop the project at the same time St. James does something with its property. St. James wanted the land across the street from the church for parking and future growth; LeBlanc says that parking could be used by his development, since the church would mainly need it on Sunday mornings.

http://www.businessreport.com/archives/daily-report/2011/may/11/2242/

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Three downtown buildings sold

Three neighboring Third Street buildings have been sold for $815,000. The two-story buildings, which include the former homes of Latil Stationery and Wag's on the Levee and the current location of Lokka Med Spa, have a combined square footage of 16,000 square feet. A local group called 326 Third Street LLC bought the buildings from Baton Rouge Realty, which was led by Hermann "Buck" Moyse III and Joseph Simmons. The group that purchased the building includes Andy Blouin and Sean Malone, the co-owners of Serranos Salsa Company. Blouin and Malone own the old Avoyelles Cafe building on Third Street, which will soon be the local home for the Lafayette-based City Bar.

http://www.businessreport.com/archives/real-estate-weekly/latest/

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Since this is in the Arts & Entertainment District...the entire (HTML)

DDD put out this out just over a month ago called "Lafayette Street Rising"

"As downtown continues to grow, corridors of development begin to appear and establish themselves as exciting and economically viable urban spaces. This is evident as Lafayette Street has entered a new phase, playing a new role in downtown Baton Rouge."

-Davis Rhorer, Executive Director

North Boulevard Town Square Phase II and successful businesses anchor the south end of Lafayette Street as new development grows north towards the State Capital. In addition to the near completion of Phase I, North Boulevard Town Square Phase II will be complete by the summer of 2012. Phase II will improve the west end of North Boulevard with specialty paving and improved pedestrian crossing points at Lafayette Street and River Road.

The Shaw Center for the Arts continues to make a dramatic impact on downtown as they continue to host exciting new exhibitions. Located within the Shaw Center, the Manship Theatre hosts exciting acts while the Harley Vey Studio will see an increased role in accommodating events as a new marquis entrance facing Town Square has been planned.

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The four diamond rated Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center continues to serve as an anchor of the downtown community and Hotel Indigo has seen much publicity and success as it continues to establish itself as one of the premier hotels in the region. A Viking Culinary School located on the pool deck of the Hilton will be opening in October adding a new culinary element to downtown and to the rest of Baton Rouge. The King Bistro in Hotel Indigo has grown to be a favorite among many downtown patrons and the new complimentary bicycle service provides guest with a unique experience as they explore downtown. This opens up a whole new degree of mobility for visitors as guests can experience all that downtown has to offer, and even wander outside of downtown along the levee bike path.

Renovations at the Tessier Building will breathe new life back into an important historical structure in Baton Rouge as the building will host a new graphic design firm, Tilt, as well as adding residential units. 453 Lafayette Street on the corner of Lafayette and Main will see the introduction of a new downtown restaurant, Azteca Mexican Cuisine, on the first floor. The second and third floors are occupied by an event banquet facility called The Third Floor, LLC that provides breath taking views of the river while accommodating up to 45 people.

Arrangements continue as site preparation begins for the Hampton Inn and Suites site on the southeast corner of Main and Lafayette. This hotel marks a major north end development along Lafayette Street adding additional guests to this portion of downtown.

View a map of these and other developments around Lafayette Street nbts_phase_II.jpg

North Boulevard Town Square Phase II

Phase II of North Boulevard Town Square will improve the pedestrian experience along North Boulevard with wider sidewalks, specialty paving, and additional plantings. The 'curbless' environment will improve ADA access with detectable warning pavers and enhanced pedestrian crossing points. Major components include the St. Phillip Promenade connecting to Repentance Park, a West Promenade to River Road, and an East Promenade with café style seating adjacent to City Plaza.

www.batonrougeriverfront.com/

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Hartley Vey Studio / Marquis Entrance

The Hartley Vey Studio has proposed a new facade and entrance that will face the North Boulevard Town Square. This entrance will allow users better access to the studio while providing a connection to the programming within the Town Square. The architectural firms Remson Haley Herpin and Schwartz / Silver Architects are designing the entrance.

viking_culinary_school.jpgViking Cooking School

The Viking Cooking School outdoors on the third floor pool deck of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is currently under construction and classes are slated to begin on October 9, 2011. The fully equipped outdoor kitchen featuring grills, smokers, and outdoor burners from the Viking Range Corporation overlooks Downtown Baton Rouge and the Mississippi River. The schedule is currently open for classes in October and includes instructional courses such as Barbecue Basics, Grilling Fish, and French Steakhouse. Reservations can be made online by visiting http://www.vikingcookingschool.com, emailing [email protected] or by calling 225-906-5882.

Tessier_Thumb.jpgTessier Building

The Tessier building, located at 342, 346, 348 Lafayette St., is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will serve as mixed use featuring residential units and office space. The Tessier building, often regarded as the Lafayette Gallery, is the oldest known European built structure in Baton Rouge. The building is currently undergoing an extensive restoration that was made possible through the implementation of historic tax credits and other economic incentives.

For information on leasing this space contact Robert Pettit at 769-0405.

hampton_inn_renderring_constrcut.jpgHampton Inn & Suites

Construction equipment has been moved on site to prepare for the construction of the new Hampton Inn and Suites located at 462 Lafayette St. on the corner of Lafayette and Main. This 137 room 7 story Hampton Inn will open a tremendous infusion of economic activity in the area. Developer Windsor/Aughtry said the "upscale, urban" look of the Hampton Inn Hotel "fits in perfectly with the contemporary look and feel of Downtown Baton Rouge." Construction is slated for completion in 2012. For more information contact Ross Wagers at [email protected]

aztecas_cuisine.jpgAztecas Mexican Cuisine

Located at 453 Lafayette, Aztecas will serve a full spectrum of Mexican favorites from ribs and fajita platter and grilled lime garlic shrimp, to Santa Fe egg rolls. There are also many choices of burritos, enchilada dinners and chimichangas to select. The restaurant will be open within three months.

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11AM - 9PM

Friday: 11AM - 10PM

Saturday: 5PM - 10PM

www.aztecascuisine.com

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The Third Floor, LLC

The Third Floor, LLC is located in Downtown Baton Rouge at 453 Lafayette and is the perfect location for your social or business functions. It has a large balcony with a wonderful view of the Mississippi River and Bridge. The seating area has a large flat-screen television and can comfortably accommodate 40-45 people. Unlike most banquet facilities, there is not a required caterer at The Third Floor, LLC. Guests can hire any caterer of their choosing, bring in their own food, or even cook on-site in the gourmet kitchen! They host birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, board meetings, company Christmas parties, and more!

www.excelrealestatela.com/the_third_floor.php

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Know this was posted on Developbit thread...but have been following this prime property for over 3 years on this thread...Pic on #72, post #79, #82 above most recent, etc....

Anything except another bar would be nice....the pharmacy, restuarant or grocery are all better ideas!

http://www.businessr...M&date=20120927

Business Report Poll today: Grocery store in the lead with 41%...followed by restaurant 24%

What would you like to see developed at the corner of Third and Florida streets?

Bar/nightclub

Restaurant

Grocery store

Pharmacy

Residences

Other

It's back to the drawing board for building at Third and Florida

Plans for a club to open in a prominent downtown building at the corner of Third and Florida streets—atop which is the iconic Coca-Cola neon sign—are officially dead, and the building is once again being marketed for lease or sale. "The reason it's been vacant so long is that it's actually been leased for the past five years, but there's been no improvements made by the tenant," says Ben Taylor, owner of B.B. Taylor III Realtors and the representing agent for the property. The two-story, approximately 11,000-square-foot building is being marketed for $1.25 million, Taylor says. The zoning allows for pretty much any commercial use, he says, and most inquiries have come from those interested in opening a bar/nightclub, restaurant, pharmacy or grocery store. "I've been getting about one or two calls a week on it," Taylor says. "We've had interest from both national drugstores and national restaurants." In March of last year, plans for a club with a rooftop deck were announced, with an anticipated opening date by the start of 2012. Through the years, the building has been home to several clubs. Given its prominent corner location, Taylor says he's optimistic about the building's prospects of being sold or leased and put into use. "It's what's known as a 100% corner; it has the highest traffic volume in the downtown area," he says

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I feel a pharmacy along the lines of a CVS, open all weekend, would be the best for that location. While 3rd St is known for it's bars, I'm not sure we need another one there, and I'd like for a more permanent, respectable business to take that corner. I don't think a grocery store would work too well there, surely it would spur some growth in the residential market but its far away from ST and BT. I wouldn't mind a new construction grocer to build a store at 4th and Laurel in that parking lot. It's a heavy traffic area as well and will keep development spreading around downtown and not centered along 3rd and Lafayette streets.

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Surely daytime population, Spanish Towne and Beauregard Towne residents, and new residential construction would be enough for the only pharmacy/store in downtown. The hoards of bums you speak of always seem to escape me.

If it was all that simple then there would have been one built a long time ago. The best downtown can support is a small outdoor market.

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If it was all that simple then there would have been one built a long time ago. The best downtown can support is a small outdoor market.

There weren't state offices, new apartments and condos, a relatively lively 3rd street, and family friendly events held downtown long ago. There wasn't even a single hotel. Downtown can support a small CVS, however they won't show interest quite yet.

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