Plank & Scenic Rolling RFP

‍Issue Date: July 17, 2025
Response Deadline: Open – Responses reviewed quarterly
Submission Email: info@buildbatonrouge.org

Overview

Build East Baton Rouge (Build EBR) invites qualified developers, investors, nonprofits, and mission-aligned partners to submit proposals for equitable redevelopment projects within the Plank Road and Scenic Highway corridors. This Rolling RFP remains open year-round and allows teams to propose projects that align with the Imagine Plank Road Plan, the Scotlandville Community Plan, and other adopted planning frameworks.

This rolling RFP is designed to accelerate impactful development by connecting interested partners with properties owned by Build EBR or held in its land bank. In particular, Addenda 1 identifies the corner of Plank and Choctaw as one such site positioned for a public-private partnership.

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Opportunities

• Redevelopment of residential and commercial parcels
• Infill housing and mixed-use development
• Creative reuse of vacant land or structures
• Lease or acquisition of BBR-owned or adjudicated parcels
• Projects aligned with the Imagine Plank Road plan and corridor priorities

Proposals may involve individual sites or clusters of properties, and Build EBR welcomes phased or scalable approaches.

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Highlighted Opportunity: Plank & Choctaw Gateway Site

• Size: Approximately 3 acres
• Zoning: Mix of C2 and A3.1 (supports multi-family, missing middle, retail, and mixed-use)
• Transit: Adjacent to planned BRT station
• Incentives: Eligibility for LIHTC, NMTC, QCT benefits, potential TIF, and access to technical support
• Context: High-visibility node with significant public infrastructure investment underway

This site is suitable for:

• Multi-family housing
• Missing middle housing
• Mixed-use development
• Neighborhood-serving commercial (grocery, childcare, health, etc.)
• Community-serving facilities

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Applying

Who Should Apply

We encourage submissions from:

• For-profit and nonprofit real estate developers
• Affordable housing builders and mission-aligned partners
• Commercial and mixed-use developers
• Local businesses seeking to expand along the corridor
• Design-build or development teams with a strong equity focus

Proposal Requirements

• Description of proposed project and site(s)
• Relevant experience and team qualifications
• Conceptual design or vision (if available)
• Funding plan or financing approach
• Timeline and development milestones
• Proposed partnership or acquisition structure

Review Process

• Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
• BBR reviews submissions quarterly.
• Selected developers may be invited to negotiate site control, conduct due diligence, or co-develop additional funding proposals.

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Why Plank & Scenic?

These corridors are among the most historic and reinvestment-ready in Baton Rouge. Build EBR and community partners have supported planning efforts, infrastructure upgrades, and public investment to set the stage for transformative development. With key landholdings and a clear vision, Build EBR is ready to partner on projects that deliver housing, jobs, and services for North Baton Rouge residents.

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