Baton Rouge Single Family Developments

[ehyfield]

Stapleton in Denver, CO is a little more my style.

[richyb83]

The growth in Frisco the past ten years has been phenomenal...(much like Plano in the 90's)...enough to have minor league baseball; football/soccer stadium & create a new downtown area from scratch!  And those master planned communities are tightly packed up in the vast prairie lands north of Dallas...all of the development along the North Dallas Toll-way was insane when i went up to visit my uncle  a few years ago...amazing how a place like DFW can cover so much area!

Stapleton looks really cool from Google Earth...and their not finished yet!   That's really impressive what they did to re-use the old airport land...the miles of linnear greenways w Walking trails looks cool too!

[ehyfield]

They left the tower when they cleared the property as kind of a memorial. I thought it was interesting.

[richyb83]

Yes indeed...glad they kept that iconic piece of history at Stapleton...pretty cool! Like the architecture of that house too.... (Rouzan is supposed to keep the  old grain-Silo)

Austin TX has a smaller version of this at the old Mueller Airport...over 700 acres..(complete w Children's museum) ....kept the Hangar & the Control tower too...

 

[dan326]

Second Sugar Mill Ridge filing to be built 30 years after first 130 homes popped up

 

  

About 30 years since developers built about 130 homes in the first filing of Sugar Mill Ridge off North Flannery Road, developer Craig Toups is planning to finish the project.

The second filing will feature 146 lots, generally between 50 feet wide by 120 to 140 feet deep, on which Toups wants to build entry-level homes in two phases—roughly 50 in the first phase and about 90 in the second phase.

He says he plans for the homes to be between 1,400 to 1,600 square feet, have two or three bedrooms and may start at around $180,000.

The subdivision is located on East Catalina Drive, off North Flannery Road near the Waddill Wildlife Refuge and BREC’s Sugar Land Park.

From busines Business Report

[all2neat]

How is the demand for housing in the BR area? I would be worried with the price of oil taking it's toll on the economy at some point has to dry up demand for housing.

[Mr. Burnham]

11 hours ago, all2neat said:

How is the demand for housing in the BR area? I would be worried with the price of oil taking it's toll on the economy at some point has to dry up demand for housing.

Ridiculous demand...though I'm expecting a nose dive in the near future.

[dan326]

Yeah, there's plenty of demand. I just hope we don't have another great recession to mess things up.

[richyb83]

What's a cluster development??   Flattening an entire 86 acres of forest along the Amite River urban watershed just doesn't seem cool...for 281 residential lots....to elevate these low lying lots could cause flooding in nearby neighborhoods??   And the remaining 410 acres preservation area for a hunting club.....hmmm

East Baton Rouge's planning commissioners defer vote on Timber Ridge development amid intense opposition

http://theadvocate.com/news/15528101-175/planning-commissioners-defer-vote-on-timber-ridge-development-amid-intense-opposition-from-neighbors

 

Edited April 19, 2016 by richyb83

[dan326]

I'm sure it can definitely get tricky with that river but I do wonder how much of this is NIMBYism.

[dan326]

On ‎4‎/‎19‎/‎2016 at 9:17 PM, dan326 said:

I'm sure it can definitely get tricky with that river but I do wonder how much of this is NIMBYism.

Well, I guess this project is dead now.

 

I would hardly call any of the houses in the Lakes at Highland "garden homes".

Private residential subdivision planned for Burbank Drive near Siegen Lane

A new 102-lot residential subdivision is being planned on 85 acres just off Burbank Drive, near the Siegen Lane intersection.

Willows at Bayou Fountain is a gated community with garden-style homes, accessible only by a private street. The homes will sit on lots that average 6,000 square feet in size.

 There is no price point for the homes at this time.

Gladney says it is hoped that ground will be broken on the subdivision during the first quarter of 2017.

Gladney says the subdivision’s garden-style homes will be similar to homes in the garden section of The Lakes at Highland, an upscale community located off Highland Road between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane.

https://www.businessreport.com/article/private-residential-subdivision-planned-burbank-drive-near-siegen-lane

 

[cajun]

On 8/29/2015 at 11:58 AM, dan326 said:

I agree, the Lexington Park and Pelican Lakes subdivisions will have back alleys with a facade facing the actual street but the others will have the garage dominating the facade. Like I had mentioned before, the garage dominating facade subdivision should do like some of the European neighborhoods seem to do and not have grass but just use the whole "front yard" for landscaping.

I know this is an old post, but I happened to have a look at some of the homes in Lexington Estates and U Club and saw the nearby Lexington Park development.   IMO if they are going to have lots that are narrower than 50', they should mandate that the garage either be facing a back alley or be set back from the front facade of the house by at least a car length.   

I think the Lexington Park development looks decent.   I also saw Harveston/Preservation Way homes as well.   It's not my type of housing, but they also look to have been at least fairly well designed.   Definitely a far cry from the Lake Beau Pre type of setup way down Brightside.   I'm not fond of narrow lot homes, but if we must have them (and to keep them affordable and thus marketable to younger people looking to move to Baton Rouge) we should develop them similar to Harveston or Lexington Park.  

I also got a kick out of the more contemporary homes on on Kodiak drive.   Looks like a friend of mine's house outside Portland, Oregon.  Not exactly how I'd have done it given how most have only single car garages, but I would not mind seeing more of that style in town.   For smaller lots, multi-story is the way to go.   At least then the homeowner has a backyard to work with and space for landscaping.   I did like the design language on the Myrtle Bluff street a little better.  

Hidden Ridge off Stumburg isn't too bad either, and IMO is a good solution for developers who want to keep costs down with narrower lots but still provide quality and amenities to home buyers.   There are similar homes being developed off Innovation Park drive near the LSU South campus, but I'm not familiar with them.  

I'm watching the area off Bluebonnet Extension and the Burbank section south of LSU develop, and I'm hoping that we see some interesting, unique home designs that will stand the test of time.   That will be a hot area in the future.   Hopefully they can preserve some, if not all of the tree canopy where there is one, and focus on single family homes and duplexes rather than large scale apartments.

Edited December 1, 2016 by cajun

[cajun]

On 1/21/2016 at 9:56 AM, mr. bernham said:

Ridiculous demand...though I'm expecting a nose dive in the near future.

Also an old post....but I wouldn't worry about the nose dive in home prices in Baton Rouge anymore .   The economy is definitely slowing a bit, but the flood seems to be propping up values.   I suspect oil prices will climb soon, which means more housing construction in south Louisiana.

Edited December 1, 2016 by cajun

[dan326]

25 minutes ago, cajun said:

Also an old post....but I wouldn't worry about the nose dive in home prices in Baton Rouge anymore .   The economy is definitely slowing a bit, but the flood seems to be propping up values.   I suspect oil prices will climb soon, which means more housing construction in south Louisiana.

I remembered you had mentioned that and was happy when I read about the OPEC decision.

[dan326]

40 minutes ago, cajun said:

I know this is an old post, but I happened to have a look at some of the homes in Lexington Estates and U Club and saw the nearby Lexington Park development.   IMO if they are going to have lots that are narrower than 50', they should mandate that the garage either be facing a back alley or be set back from the front facade of the house by at least a car length.   

I think the Lexington Park development looks decent.   I also saw Harveston/Preservation Way homes as well.   It's not my type of housing, but they also look to have been at least fairly well designed.   Definitely a far cry from the Lake Beau Pre type of setup way down Brightside.   I'm not fond of narrow lot homes, but if we must have them (and to keep them affordable and thus marketable to younger people looking to move to Baton Rouge) we should develop them similar to Harveston or Lexington Park.  

I also got a kick out of the more contemporary homes on on Kodiak drive.   Looks like a friend of mine's house outside Portland, Oregon.  Not exactly how I'd have done it given how most have only single car garages, but I would not mind seeing more of that style in town.   For smaller lots, multi-story is the way to go.   At least then the homeowner has a backyard to work with and space for landscaping.   I did like the design language on the Myrtle Bluff street a little better.  

Hidden Ridge off Stumburg isn't too bad either, and IMO is a good solution for developers who want to keep costs down with narrower lots but still provide quality and amenities to home buyers.   There are similar homes being developed off Innovation Park drive near the LSU South campus, but I'm not familiar with them.  

I'm watching the area off Bluebonnet Extension and the Burbank section south of LSU develop, and I'm hoping that we see some interesting, unique home designs that will stand the test of time.   That will be a hot area in the future.   Hopefully they can preserve some, if not all of the tree canopy where there is one, and focus on single family homes and duplexes rather than large scale apartments.

 

Yes, those Lexington Park homes are nice but as definitely super tight. I think the typical garage houses might have more space inbetween or maybe they just look that way because they're a bit taller?

Do you have any theories for why they have an only 1 car garages? My theory was they're a type of prototype development for the planned "walkable" medical district,

The homes near either Innovation Park are either the Pelican Lakes houses or the Hunter's Trace but I don't think that's started yet.

Are you referring to the intersection of Bluebonnet and Burbank. I'm still bitter they didn't build it in a Mediterranian/Renaissance stlye like they said they would back when they proposed it. For that area, I just see more conventional homes being built. The end of Bluebonnet is actually a proposed location for a new zoo.

[richyb83]

Looks like this massive subdivision (8 years to build?) on south edge of EBR will nullify a Southern Pass ; unless it was actually Nicholson itself(upgraded)...the vacant swaths of land will be filling up in that area

New 800-lot subdivision planned for River Road near Bayou Manchac

Developer Prescott Bailey has submitted a concept plan with the Planning Commission for a 275-acre planned unit development that will front River Road and be bounded by Nicholson Drive and Bayou Manchac, about 1.5 miles south of L’Auberge Casino.

The new development will be called Atwater, and will comprise more than 800 single-family residential lots of varying size. Bailey currently has the property, which is owned by a group of multiple investors, under contract but has not yet closed on the land.

Atwater will have two entrances on River Road and will back up to Nicholson Drive, directly across from the University Club subdivision, though it will not be accessible from Nicholson. Bailey says the success of U-Club and other nearby developments is what inspired him to target the area.

“This location and the area surrounding the Nicholson corridor continues to be one of the fastest growing areas of Baton Rouge, and we believe this project will continue that growth pattern,” he says. “With newer nearby projects such as Pointe Marie and Harveston, as well as Lexington and University Club, this area has proven to be a high demand area.”

*rest of article

https://www.businessreport.com/article/new-800-lot-subdivision-planned-river-road-near-bayou-manchac

 

[dan326]

Lol! Looks like we posted the same article again... I hope they don't tear down Longwood.

[cajun]

It's development-appropriate land.  May as well develop it.

[dan326]

Developer planning 425-lot subdivision on Jones Creek

Stephanie Riegel

August 3, 2017

 

Plans are under way for a new residential development on Jones Creek Road near the intersection of Coursey Boulevard. Developer Steve Duplechain of GSD Development filed a preliminary application with the Planning Commission today to develop a 425-lot subdivision on a 177.8-acre tract at 4740 Jones Creek Road.

According to documents filed with the Planning Commission, however, the development will be called the Lakes at Jones Creek and will be developed in four filings. The first filing will consist of 110 lots developed on nearly 53 acres. The average lot size will be 50 by 120 feet.

Duplechain’s GSD Development is known for developing garden-style office complexes around the parish. Duplechain is also currently developing a 59-lot subdivision off West Inniswold Road.

https://www.businessreport.com/article/developer-planning-425-lot-subdivision-jones-creek

 

Hmm, I don't know if this is a good spot, wasn't all this under water?

[richyb83]

Beat me by 5 minutes ...know i can count on you Dan with these developments  

Think there is some higher ground in that section if it's where i think the subdivision is going(south of Jones Creek itself) .those 3 man made lakes are a decent size..seems like the ground is built up some...177 acres should just about cover the rest of the undeveloped area...abutting Coursey Cove (nice starter-type homes) to the north.  Of course it's always good to keep the Amite River below 46'ft (really 37')

Thankfully Jones Creek Road is FINALLY complete with it's impressive 5-lanes btwn Coursey Blvd & Tiger Bend Rd. But  I would have kept median's some of that section for aesthetics & to slow cars down some.

Didn't realize a 59-lot subdivision was going up off West Inniswold in the Bluebonnet North area

[cajun]

If that plot didn't flood in 2016....which means the homes on it probably won't flood for 50-100+ years.   I know the section up by the creek near the street did take some water though.   

 

Sounds like the homes and lots will be similar in size to Brookemead/Millbrook street just north of Jone's Creek.

Edited August 4, 2017 by cajun

[dan326]

I hope they connect all that to the little Neighborhood Walmart street with the stop light.

[Antrell Williams]

I hope they connect all that to the little Neighborhood Walmart street with the stop light.

I think the metro council is letting developers get away with not having to connect new development to existing infrastructure.

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[dan326]

They seem to be building a development south of Farr horse park north of what I call Laurel Plantation or what Google has labeled as Farr model airpark. It must not be large or the Business Report would have reported on it? Looking at the initial plan it's not part of the proposed Riverwood village.

Edited August 30, 2017 by dan326

[cajun]

On 8/29/2017 at 11:12 PM, dan326 said:

They seem to be building a development south of Farr horse park north of what I call Laurel Plantation or what Google has labeled as Farr model airpark. It must not be large or the Business Report would have reported on it? Looking at the initial plan it's not part of the proposed Riverwood village.

Judging by how high the water table gets during spring in Riverbend, I'm kind of surprised they are building things there.   It's certainly a good location if you work downtown or at LSU (or south Baton Rouge for that matter).  

Any idea what the development is called?  I'd love to see a site plan.