looks like I am moving to BR- where do I live?

-Oak Hills
-There's a subdivision off Pecue in between Airline and Perkins that's pretty nice.

Southdowns. Close to everything and great LSU atmosphere. Mardi Gras & St. Patrick's Day parades pass right there. Prolly 20 min. to Industriplex and you'll be against traffic.

Been in Southdowns 8 years. 25 min to Prairieville every morning. A burglary reported every 2-3 years. Lots of families moving in. Really a good area with alot of character.

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1. Would you live in EBR or East Ascension?

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There is no "East Ascension" parish. Just "Ascension".

I've lived in both. I prefer Ascension. Prairieville area is nice and close to Siegen lane for your job. Good schools too.

I lived just off the LSU lakes from 1991-2001 and loved it. But if I were moving back to BR to work near the Industriplex I would definitely buy in Prairieville. Baton Rouge traffic has gotten much worse, my BIL lives near Highland and College and works in the Industriplex; the traffic drives him nuts. Prairieville has really boomed with a lot of new restaurants and shopping. Traffic from there to Industriplex isn't so bad. If you really want Baton Rouge then look in the neighborhoods off of Siegen south of the interstate.

With that price range, there are a few neighborhoods on Siegen between Highland and Perkins that are available. You'll have restaurants and a Wal-Mart and Target within 5 minutes. Industriplex is about 10 minutes from there as well.

manchac place is nice, i almost bought there, i didnt like all the "bylaws" for the community... i didnt think i could fart their without asking first .... i bought in denham by the golf course and love it, got alot more land and house for the price....

Funny you should ask about Manchac Place. I did the tile work in almost all of the new addition/second part of the old addition. The new guy that they have working running the show over there leaves a lot to be desired. Not saying it isn't a great neighborhood (because it is), but, if I were to move in there, I would make sure I bought one of the older houses. I wouldn't want a new one.

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Southdowns

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My wife and I lived there and then moved across Acadian near the lake. Those were great times and I liked living there a lot. But your advice sucks for anyone working in the Industriplex and living in the modern incarnation of Baton Rouge.