We begin every project by listening through resident engagement, partner collaboration, and stakeholder outreach. But we don’t stop there. We also use data, mapping tools, and national best practices to understand the deeper patterns shaping each neighborhood and to inform smart, grounded decisions.
We lead or support planning efforts that are designed for action. That means combining vision with technical rigor—market studies, environmental assessments, financial modeling, zoning analysis, and visual renderings—to create plans that are not only inspiring, but ready to implement.
Through our land bank, we acquire and hold strategic property for future redevelopment. We have first right of refusal on tax-adjudicated properties and are pursuing additional tools like blight lien foreclosure and expropriation. We also accept donated land, offering tax benefits to donors and creating new opportunities for community investment.
We help move projects forward by assisting with site control, land use strategy, and navigating public processes. We often serve as a co-applicant or strategic partner to help secure gap financing or mission-aligned lending from other institutions.
Our support continues after construction. We assist with grant monitoring, project reporting, and outcome tracking. We also help catalyze future investment by supporting the next phase of development in surrounding areas.
Discover our strategic roadmap to transform vacant properties into community assets—leveraging land tools, legal powers, and financing to build a stronger, more equitable Baton Rouge.
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