Mid City

[garrett_225]

Alot of money was spent upgrading that intersection just 4 years ago and the situation is much improved. Still not the best intersection, but there are other spots that would be a better use of money. 

[Mr. Burnham]

Alot of money was spent upgrading that intersection just 4 years ago and the situation is much improved. Still not the best intersection, but there are other spots that would be a better use of money. 

I think that it is the intersections master-plan. 

[Antrell Williams]

I think that it is the intersections master-plan. 

The rendering in the link shows it as a roundabout with local art on display. That's not what we currently have.

[ehyfield]

Those renderings also have Phase numbers. Maybe it will be updated in stages.

[garrett_225]

Just doesn't seem to make sense. That intersection work was part of the Green Light Plan.

Edited June 12, 2014 by garrett_225

[richyb83]

Thanks for the link Mr. Bernham...Not sure a Round-About would work at that intersection? The rendering shows it being just north of the center of this intersection...not enough room on the south side with Raising Canes & Jack-In-The-Box...If this does get built we can add it to the Round-About thread now on Page 3

*courtesy of Dana Brown & Assocaites

[Antrell Williams]

They should move that over to Government/Lobdell/Independence nightmare.

[richyb83]

^True Antrell! I had suggested that months ago on the new Roundabouts thread...

 

Government Street revamp taking shape...Several projects underway with aim to revitalize busy Mid city corridor

 

http://theadvocate.com/home/9671124-125/government-street-revamp-taking-shape

[richyb83]

Redevelopment authority moving forward with plans for Entergy site on Government
 

Plans are moving forward for the redevelopment of the former Entergy site at 1509 Government St., which sits on 6.2 acres between downtown and Mid City. Six design firms have submitted proposals to the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the planning phase of the project, which will encompass a broader 103-acre swath of land bordered by Interstate 10, North Boulevard, 19th and Government streets. The Entergy property sits in the center of that area. "We asked the firms to look at the broader area to give us an inventory of residents, demographics and the assets that need to be brought to the area," says RDA President and CEO Walter Monsour. "That will help us determine what we can put at the Entergy site that will ripple out to the whole area." As currently envisioned, the Entergy site will be redeveloped into some sort of mixed-use development with retail and residential components. The RDA secured $275,000 in grant funds for the planning process earlier this summer from the state. The six firms that have submitted bids for the project are Dover, Kohl & Partners, Architects Southwest, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co., Perez Architecture, Walker Collaborative, and the Design Workshop. A selection committee will meet next week to whittle the proposals down to a short list. The finalists will then present their proposals on Aug. 18 to the RDA board, which will choose a winner. —Stephanie Riegel

 

http://www.businessreport.com/section/daily-reportAM

[Antrell Williams]

This will be an interesting process to follow. I'm interested in seeing if/how the rail portion will or will not be implemented. Seeing the neighborhood change for the better will be such a refresher.

[ehyfield]

http://www.businessreport.com/article/20140916/BUSINESSREPORT0112/140919849

This isn't setting a very good precedent for an Overlay District.

Edited September 17, 2014 by ehyfield

[Antrell Williams]

I wonder if they can move the storefront to Government St and put the pumps in the rear of the store?

[ehyfield]

I can't think of any gas station I've ever seen that didn't have the fueling station on the corner or in plain sight. It's what they are there to sell. They can't afford to hide it. I was just disappointed that they didn't include separate pedestrian amenities.

[Antrell Williams]

Gas stations make far more off of alcohol and tobacco sales than fuel. I'm sure they could afford it.

[richyb83]

Tiger Deaux-nuts plans opening on Government Street

 

http://www.225batonrouge.com/food/tiger-deaux-nuts-plans-opening-government-street

[richyb83]

Developers are planning to break ground in the spring on a 25,000-square-foot mixed-use development 

 

Square 46 will be built on the old Giamanco’s restaurant site at 4646 Government that will be a blend of residences, office space, restaurants and retail. The exact mix of Square 46 is still being determined, based on what the market will bear. But the plan is to have a mix of market-rate apartments for rent and condominiums for sale. There will be office space, restaurants and retailers, and priority will be given to bringing in local businesses. Hoffpauir said he will include a “green alley space” in the development where farmers markets and community events can be held.

 

The public will be able to get its first look at Square 46 during the Mid City Merchants White Night Light event Friday night. Renderings of the development will be on display, along with the works of some local artists. “We’ll be able to talk to people and tell them what we’re doing,” Hoffpauir said. “People are excited to see what is happening on Government Street.”

 

*rest of article

http://theadvocate.com/news/10881762-123/mixed-use-development-in-the

[richyb83]

Excitement remains as Government Street project progresses

 

http://theadvocate.com/sports/10931687-123/government-street-plan-moving-slowly

[ehyfield]

They have posted some concept designs for the Entergy Complex on the Baton Rouge Business Report.

Edited December 14, 2014 by ehyfield

[Antrell Williams]

Here's the link: http://www.businessreport.com/article/options-development-around-former-entergy-site-government-outlined

 

I hope they plan on reconnecting the street grid in this area. Streets like Ameria, Louisiana, Spain, and S 16th need that in order to deal with the extra traffic and to take the load off North Blvd (since Government St will be 3 lanes).

[Mr. Burnham]

Here's the link: http://www.businessreport.com/article/options-development-around-former-entergy-site-government-outlined

 

I hope they plan on reconnecting the street grid in this area. Streets like Ameria, Louisiana, Spain, and S 16th need that in order to deal with the extra traffic and to take the load off North Blvd (since Government St will be 3 lanes).

I agree they need to go with the 'less cool' option.

[richyb83]

ER at Mid City General closing

 

http://theadvocate.com/news/11979186-123/one-last-emergency-call-for

[greg225]

ER at Mid City General closing

 

http://theadvocate.com/news/11979186-123/one-last-emergency-call-for

I think its a bad move  for BR General Mid city based on the direction the Mid City area is going. Who knows maybe when Mid City area finish most of its development in 5 years BR General Mid City ER may come back.

[dan326]

I would say it's a da...arn shake but I know it's mostly about the money.

[greg225]

I would love to see a Perkins Rowe style development in Mid City, but a much taller development than Perkins Rowe. I think it can change Mid City for the better it could spark more growth in Mid City. 

[richyb83]

There had been talks of redeveloping the Westmoreland shopping center...with residential units on top of retail. Can't remember it was going to be 5-floors? They had some old renderings once upon a time.

 

Still curious to see what happens at the Entergy site.

 

The emerging arts district could easily support some mid-rise lofts.