Date:
September 23, 2010 Mid City Workshop
September 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm
Baton Rouge Community College - Bonne Sante Wellness Center, Arena
5310 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
Why this site?
- Proposed passenger rail station at Florida and 15th
- Has large employer with the Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- Many infill opportunities such as the old Westmoreland Shopping Center
- Currently is an “Arts District” that supports entrepreneurship
- Is adjacent to Downtown, the State Capitol Complex and Spanish Town
- The Home Ownership Center is located here
- Includes five Mid City Historical Cemeteries
- Contains the CATS Central Station and the Greyhound Station
- Has three BREC Parks
- Numerous schools located here - Baton Rouge High School, Dufrocq School, Sacred Heart School and the Baton Rogue Community College Campus are all in Mid City
