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Our Lady of the Lake Arena? See more on plans for proposed new venue at LSU. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/new-lsu-arena-could-be-named-for-olol-in-baton-rouge/article_646a0e95-d1a4-40b0-a728-9298f5cb7e53.html

Around Downtown News, developments, progress Plan Baton Rouge III second community event at The Louisiana Old State Capitol. Mark your calendars. The next Plan Baton Rouge III community meeting will be Wednesday, July 16 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Old State Capitol. What to expect. The second event will focus on reporting back what was communicated through the first phase of community engagement and input on the larger concepts for the future of downtown. Make your voice heard. Public input remains a large factor in the planning process of the master plan. See event details below. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Louisiana Old State Capitol 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Free Admission Registration is requested, not required. To register, click here. To learn more about Plan Baton Rouge III, click here.

Downtown Breakdown: "The Vision" Mark your calendars for the second PlanBR III community meeting happening on Wednesday, July 16th, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Old State Capitol! Registration is requested, but not required. To register, click here. If you missed the first PlanBR III blog outlining why both Plan Baton Rouge I and II were so successful you can find it here. DOWNTOWN BREAKDOWN: "THE VISION" We all know that a plan is only as strong as the input it receives from the community. The response to our first meeting in April was incredible—over 200 attendees and more than 1,000 survey responses online! Meeting #2 is just as critical. This is your chance to see how the design team has interpreted your feedback and to weigh in on whether they got it right. It’s the moment when the early vision starts to take shape, excitement begins to build, and we move closer to a plan that truly reflects our community’s hopes for the future. Attendees at the PBR III first community meeting at LASM But WHY is it so important that we get the vision right; because a clear and inspiring vision is the cornerstone of any successful community master plan. It acts as a guiding light—uniting residents, businesses, elected officials, and stakeholders around a shared future and aligning everyday decisions with long-term goals. A compelling vision captures a community’s values, aspirations, and unique identity, setting the tone for everything from infrastructure investments to retail recruitment. When done well, it builds momentum, inspires action, and turns possibility into progress. Reflecting on the achievements of previous master plans, it’s easy to feel inspired by the transformative potential of PlanBR III. Plan BRI, the original master plan, laid the groundwork for major milestones like the consolidation of the State Capitol complex, the development of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, and the creation of the Shaw Center for the Arts. As Mark Drennan, then Commissioner of Administration for the State of Louisiana, recalled, the planning process actively sought community input on how to support the thousands of employees brought downtown through consolidation. That feedback directly shaped key features we enjoy today, such as the YMCA integrated into the ground floor of a state parking garage and vendor spaces in the Main Street Market—showing the real, lasting impact of public ideas turned into action. Downtown YMCA PlanBR II ushered in a new era of connectivity and livability for Downtown Baton Rouge. It brought to life transformative projects like the Downtown Greenway and Central Green, while also spurring a significant rise in residential development across both the Central Business District and Downtown East. What was once a landscape of concrete and fragmentation has evolved into a vibrant, green network of public space. Central Green now serves as a beloved hub for large community gatherings, and the 1.75-mile Downtown Greenway provides a safe, scenic corridor for cyclists and pedestrians—linking Downtown to Mid-City via the Government Street bike lanes and extending to the 13.1-mile Mississippi Riverfront Levee Trail. Downtown Greenway Looking at the map where PlanBRIII meeting #1 attendees identified downtown’s strengths and weaknesses, the implemented recommendations from the previous plans definitely stand out as “strengths.” "Strengths and weaknesses" map displayed at the first PBR III community meeting. So how can we make sure PlanBRIII is as impactful as both PlanBR I and II?... A strong community vision is built by those who show up, speak out, and help shape the future. Our predecessors laid the foundation—we now have the opportunity to rise to the moment and build upon their legacy. This upcoming meeting is your chance to help define what comes next for our city. By participating, you’re not just witnessing the process—you’re helping lead it. Your voice matters, and with your input, we can create a future that is truly reflective of who we are and where we aspire to go. https://downtownbatonrouge.org/about-ddd/projects-news-room/2025/downtown-breakdown-the-vision-planbr3-meeting-2

What a JOKE Mississippi River bridge project hit with another delay https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2025/07/01/mississippi-river-bridge-delay-baton-rouge/

May Street dam broken to prepare for major changes to lakes https://www.wbrz.com/news/may-street-dam-broken-to-prepare-for-major-changes-to-lakes "It's connecting City Park Lake and University Lake which are the two biggest," said LSU Foundation President Rob Stuart. Water rushed down a pathway through large culverts Wednesday morning. Stuart says City Park Lake has always been about a foot higher than University Lake, and this will bring them to the same elevation. The May Street project includes building a new road with improved intersections at East Lakeshore and Dalrymple Drive, and constructing a bridge with a five-foot clearance for boat traffic. "So people will be able to go under it with boats and kayaks and sailboats with their masts down so the two will be connected, much improvement for the boating community here," said Stuart. The plans include bike and pedestrian paths on either side of the new and improved May Street, green spaces, and parking. The vision is to transform May Street into an area for people to enjoy.

DANG what happened to all those images?? The Junk ; Neeedles etc ..Cleaned up! No sir Dan326..found it on Tiger Droppings OT section ; was worth a share since it's not very far from where i stay But that's nice you want to help out

Summer Solstice was last Friday June 20th Latest Sunsets in Full effect this last week of June!

This new pickleball, sports bar, restaurant in Baton Rouge sets opening date https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/food_restaurants/court-to-table-opening-baton-rouge/article_ca07a244-840f-40b7-b32f-259728474f53.html

For sure Dan326! The adrenaline sure would have been flowing LOL Unfortunately something flowing from all those empty needles picked up at I-12 / O'Neal lane Nice for these people to have a big clean up for a sad situation quote: It was a HELL of a day in this scorching heat on O'Neal !!!we picked up 82 contractor bags of garbage, 2 shopping carts a bucket of needles and a mattress and rotten food from under the overpass ! The Grove recovery crew came out and helped us get all this done in 3 hours !!!

THANKS KJHburg for dropping by! Nothing like I-10 traffic... Glad you enjoyed Mike! So happy Mike has a Zoo-like habitat to enjoy & deserves ; as a kid he had a much smaller enclosure that was really sad. There is a "" Buzz in the air""" in BRLA. LSU Baseball Tigers in the Omaha CWS Championship vs. Coastal Carolina this weekend; after a thrilling ; stunning comeback win vs. powerhouse Arkansas My pics at night not coming out the best ; but i'm still representing lol

Mutual of Omaha's New HQs "Under Construction" .....OMAHAs New Tallest 44 stories @ 677 feet! overtaking the First National Bank Bldg @ 634' ( 2002) Watching the first game of the CWS on TV ; looks cool seeing the Tower Cranes in the distance toward the Outfield A Sleek Modern upgrade to the Omaha Skyline..... Shorter version of the OKC Devon Energy Tower

Hard to believe nearly One Year since Perkins Rowe last post Not sure who took this pic to give credit for..Strong Summer Storm with Hail this afternoon

An update on residential development coming to Juban Crossing https://www.businessreport.com/article/an-update-on-residential-development-coming-to-juban-crossing Lots will be ready for sale in October for the new residential development planned for Juban Crossing. That’s according to attorney Scott Crawford, who represents the development. “We’re in the process of picking four homebuilders to build the homes within the development, and they’ll be buying the lots,” Crawford says. “The price range for the finished homes is going to be between $650,000 and $1 million.” Crawford notes that the development will feature nearly 500 homes. “Right now, there is going to be predominantly single-family residential but there may be some townhomes in there as well,” he says. “That might increase the number of homes, but not by much, but it’s probably around 486.” The development will have two entrances on Juban Crossing Boulevard, across from Academy and Movie Tavern, when all five phases are complete. The Juban Crossing Community Development District purchased property in October to build parish roads through the residential development. Construction on the Cook Road extension project is also underway near Academy and Walk-Ons. The project’s purpose is to provide an alternate route between Pete’s Highway (La. 16) and Juban Road. Cook Road was a narrow two-lane, dead-end street and the project will widen and extend the roadway, turning it into the four-lane Juban Crossing Boulevard. The project will also include a pair of concrete bridges crossing at Gray’s Creek, as well as a large drainage installation over the crossing of Gray’s Creek tributary. Juban Crossing Boulevard is expected to be completed by the end of the year.