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Developments between LSU/Downtown Baton Rouge
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:08 pm
I wanted to put together a thread discussing any developments that are currently occurring between downtown & LSU. I tried to include everything I knew about. Please include any info you may know
1. The Water Campus
The first building, the Center for River Studies broke ground on Feb 11th & is the first of three buildings that will be constructed in 2015. Below shows the 33 acre master plan and artist renderings
Center for River Studies
2. The River District
A 34.8 acre mixed used development that will be across the street from Magnolia Mound. The concept plans were approved this past summer & the River District will feature 1,832 residential units, two hotels, 274,000 square feet of office space and 118,500 square feet of commercial space. I'm not sure when they plan on breaking ground but I do know they've recently placed 3-4 billboards around the area. Here are renderings
3. LSU Gateway
This development is located from the Old Alex Box Stadium to the LSU entrance gates. The Student Athlete Nutrition Center, new LSU Foundation Building, graduate student housing, & retail will all be included in this development. They've already demolished two of the shitty complexes and the nutrition center construction should begin soon. Renderings below
Nutrition Center
LSU Foundation
Notable Others
IBM
Almost complete. Bringing 800+ jobs to Baton Rouge
Onyx
Residential & Retail Space on the corner of Third/Convention. Construction currently taking place
Courtyard Marriott
Being developed on the corner of Third/Florida by the same firm who recently built the Hampton Inn downtown. Should be complete the next 1-2 years.
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The Standard
Student living that's located right beside LSU. Will be complete for Fall 2015.
Cane Land Rum Distillery
Cane Land Distilling LLC plans to build a craft rum and rhum distillery in Baton Rouge off River Road, with an initial production capacity of 60,000 cases. Currently have a sign in front of the property but haven't heard of updates
440 on Third
Finishing up construction. Includes residential space, Matherne's Market, & USAgencies HQ
The Commerce Building
Construction began a few months ago.
1. The Water Campus
The first building, the Center for River Studies broke ground on Feb 11th & is the first of three buildings that will be constructed in 2015. Below shows the 33 acre master plan and artist renderings
Center for River Studies
2. The River District
A 34.8 acre mixed used development that will be across the street from Magnolia Mound. The concept plans were approved this past summer & the River District will feature 1,832 residential units, two hotels, 274,000 square feet of office space and 118,500 square feet of commercial space. I'm not sure when they plan on breaking ground but I do know they've recently placed 3-4 billboards around the area. Here are renderings
3. LSU Gateway
This development is located from the Old Alex Box Stadium to the LSU entrance gates. The Student Athlete Nutrition Center, new LSU Foundation Building, graduate student housing, & retail will all be included in this development. They've already demolished two of the shitty complexes and the nutrition center construction should begin soon. Renderings below
Nutrition Center
LSU Foundation
Notable Others
IBM
Almost complete. Bringing 800+ jobs to Baton Rouge
Onyx
Residential & Retail Space on the corner of Third/Convention. Construction currently taking place
Courtyard Marriott
Being developed on the corner of Third/Florida by the same firm who recently built the Hampton Inn downtown. Should be complete the next 1-2 years.
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The Standard
Student living that's located right beside LSU. Will be complete for Fall 2015.
Cane Land Rum Distillery
Cane Land Distilling LLC plans to build a craft rum and rhum distillery in Baton Rouge off River Road, with an initial production capacity of 60,000 cases. Currently have a sign in front of the property but haven't heard of updates
440 on Third
Finishing up construction. Includes residential space, Matherne's Market, & USAgencies HQ
The Commerce Building
Construction began a few months ago.
This post was edited on 3/1/15 at 8:17 pm
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Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:09 pm to GeorgeReymond
nice work, great thread
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:14 pm to GeorgeReymond
Must have missed it: where's the loop to ease traffic from so much development?
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:14 pm to GeorgeReymond
I'm glad to see Baton Rouge get these types of improvements. The downtown area really has a ton of potential, especially along Nicholson. It would be nice if some of that could also spill over onto Highland Road.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:17 pm to C
quote:
Must have missed it: where's the loop to ease traffic from so much development?
Urban infill development is not what causes traffic.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:18 pm to C
quote:
Must have missed it: where's the loop to ease traffic from so much development?
Ding ding ding we have a winner
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:21 pm to GeorgeReymond
Wish I would've bought that downtown property 15 years ago. 
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:26 pm to Shexter
quote:
Wish I would've bought that downtown property 15 years ago.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:34 pm to GeorgeReymond
I approve of this thread!
Baton Rouge is gettin' it
Baton Rouge is gettin' it
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:37 pm to GeorgeReymond
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:44 pm to BLIZZAKE7
It's being remodeled, I don't know the completion date though
Posted on 3/1/15 at 8:54 pm to GeorgeReymond
Very nice thread. I hope the economy holds out a little longer.
Frankly, I'd be pleased it half of proposed projects that posted actually happened. I think IBM is a very big deal for the capital region and south Louisiana.
I take it the yellow line in your map is the proposed street car?
Frankly, I'd be pleased it half of proposed projects that posted actually happened. I think IBM is a very big deal for the capital region and south Louisiana.
I take it the yellow line in your map is the proposed street car?
This post was edited on 3/1/15 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:03 pm to dewster
Yes it is, here's the Nicholson Corridor Plan which includes further info regarding the street car. LINK
I also forgot the River House which will be on Nicholson/Oklahoma. It was long delayed due to financing. They anticipate to break ground the first part of this year LINK
I also forgot the River House which will be on Nicholson/Oklahoma. It was long delayed due to financing. They anticipate to break ground the first part of this year LINK
This post was edited on 3/1/15 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:08 pm to GeorgeReymond
They better do something about the drainage. I just hydroplaned from the North gates on Nicholson all the way to Govt St. after the rain had just started. That and the hispanc take over South of Mag Mound and that terrible poo smell from the treatment plant (the reason for Red Stick condo failure).
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:11 pm to GeorgeReymond
The river district would be next to a water treatment plant. That area stinks to high hell.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:14 pm to 2indapink
That treatment facility has either already closed or will be closing this year.
Upgrades have been made to the gardere station.
Upgrades have been made to the gardere station.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:15 pm to VanCleef
I think the water treatment plant will be closed once the expansion at Gardere is done.
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:17 pm to GeorgeReymond
Why are they building all this crap when we can't win a damn football game?
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:18 pm to GeorgeReymond
damn I forgot how much downtown BR is blowing up
Will the streetcar run past the new Courtyard by Marriott?
Will the streetcar run past the new Courtyard by Marriott?
Posted on 3/1/15 at 9:23 pm to GeorgeReymond
This gives me hope for BR. Highland Rd. should be next.
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