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re: LSU arena/River Center changes approved by Metro Council
Posted on 3/13/24 at 10:59 pm to GeorgeWest
Posted on 3/13/24 at 10:59 pm to GeorgeWest
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Mayor Broom is a big LSU supporter.
You'll forgive me if I doubt that. She only shows up for photo ops, like at the national championship celebrations.
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she was part of that community before she got into politics.
She's not even a Louisiana native. Isn't she from Chicago?
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Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:58 am to LouisianaLonghorn
She was part of the LSU community before she got elected to office. I did not say she was born in South Baton Rouge. Most of the faculty and their families at LSU are not from Louisiana. The people who teach and work at LSU are part of the LSU Community. It really isn't that hard to understand.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 2:16 am to GeorgeWest
The mayor has turned downtown night life into a ghost town…she and John Delgado hated each other when they were both on the city council…. When she became mayor all his bars on third street closed….
She is only supporting this because she wants votes in the election….
She is only supporting this because she wants votes in the election….
Posted on 3/14/24 at 5:43 am to Wiseguy
Part of me thinks unlike any major projects in BR, this one might actually get going quick and be done sooner than we expected.
If it’s LSU related, these projects get done.
If it’s LSU related, these projects get done.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 6:59 am to GeorgeWest
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It really isn't that hard to understand.
It really isn't that hard to understand that she is a shitty mayor and Baton Rouge has gotten progressively worse under her watch.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:34 am to turnpiketiger
It’s private money related so yes there’s a chance it’ll get done quickly.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:37 am to tigers1956
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She is only supporting this because she wants votes in the election….
Isn't that the reason any politician does anything?
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:46 am to LouisianaLonghorn
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This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 8:47 am
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:04 am to whoa
RE: It’s private money related so yes there’s a chance it’ll get done quickly.
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Yeap. Everything that could have held this up is out of the way now. Next step is the RFP process for developers, and interview selection. This thing is moving guys. Relax.
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Yeap. Everything that could have held this up is out of the way now. Next step is the RFP process for developers, and interview selection. This thing is moving guys. Relax.
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 9:05 am
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:05 am to tigers1956
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Yes I agree great location….Now just tear down tigerland & everything East (that’s Sec 8)and put it out of its misery….what a dump it has turned into….
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:17 am to r0cky1
God forbid we bring BR into the modern era of amenities. Don’t frick this up
Problem with stuff like this is a lot of people want to meddle and money tossed their way.
Problem with stuff like this is a lot of people want to meddle and money tossed their way.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:39 am to Dorito
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she questioned developer Charles Landry
Shocked the same ol' BR country club folks are running this.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:46 am to PoBoy1
the good thing is LSU doesn't have to go through state rules to get it done
TAF will get it built far quicker then waiting on the state to approve it - it's why LSU still doesn't have a library
TAF will get it built far quicker then waiting on the state to approve it - it's why LSU still doesn't have a library
Posted on 3/14/24 at 10:13 am to nicholastiger
The city and school alike desperately needs this arena, glad most of the council seems on the same page
interested in seeing the corresponding hotel plans
interested in seeing the corresponding hotel plans
Posted on 3/14/24 at 10:47 am to Nitrogen
I haven't really followed this whole thing. What happens to the River Center in this scenario?
Posted on 3/14/24 at 11:15 am to rented mule
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I haven't really followed this whole thing. What happens to the River Center in this scenario?
Much of the River center will be redone to add more Convention Space capacity. This will allow Baton Rouge, in theory, to be able to get more conventions that are mid-size. That of course will help hotels, restaurants, and other businesses related to the Convention Industry including Tourism (Visit Baton Rouge is behind it) and the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is behind it. I think the arena (what was the Centroplex back in the day) will only be able to hold an event no more than a few thousand thus all large Concert type events will use the new LSU arena.
So you have an LSU, The Chamber of Commerce of BR, Visit BR (Tourism), The Metro Council and TAF all on the same page. That doesn't happen to often.
From what it appears, Private Developers will build it, and LSU will sign a 30 year Lease with the Title Transferring at the end of the Lease (Finance Type Lease) to LSU. A very common type of Leasing arrangement.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 11:17 am to Wiseguy
i dont understand why there was a vote to restrict capacity for an event center
Posted on 3/14/24 at 11:18 am to rented mule
It becomes the convention center of the south and people flock to it to enjoy the surrounding amenities of fine dining, bars, tourist attractions and airport access offered by the bustling nightlife already in place in downtown.. and Nola conventions activity does…
lol
The hopes is they put in a new hotel dress up the convention center and suddenly downtown becomes a popular convention center location..
lol
The hopes is they put in a new hotel dress up the convention center and suddenly downtown becomes a popular convention center location..
Posted on 3/14/24 at 11:25 am to geauxnavybeatbama
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i dont understand why there was a vote to restrict capacity for an event center
I think the goal is to have the River Center be redone and expand Convention Hall Capacity and not try to make the arena part larger. With increase Convention center capacity (hall space), Baton Rouge can compete for larger Organizations that have their annual meetings at different cities around the country each year. Baton Rouge can use the late fall and spring dates when weather up North is still quite cold and snowy and attract conventions.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 11:26 am to JKChesterton
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Much of the River center will be redone to add more Convention Space capacity. This will allow Baton Rouge, in theory, to be able to get more conventions that are mid-size. That of course will help hotels, restaurants, and other businesses related to the Convention Industry including Tourism (Visit Baton Rouge is behind it) and the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is behind it. I think the arena (what was the Centroplex back in the day) will only be able to hold an event no more than a few thousand thus all large Concert type events will use the new LSU arena.
So you have an LSU, The Chamber of Commerce of BR, Visit BR (Tourism), The Metro Council and TAF all on the same page. That doesn't happen to often.
From what it appears, Private Developers will build it, and LSU will sign a 30 year Lease with the Title Transferring at the end of the Lease (Finance Type Lease) to LSU. A very common type of Leasing arrangement.
Thanks for the info.
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