Willow Creek Townhomes

Total Duration:

2011 – 2013

Estimated Investment:

$14.8 million

Impact:

Delivered 36 high-quality, energy-efficient affordable housing units for families in North Baton Rouge.

Public Benefit: Replaced a former hospital site with a vibrant, family-oriented residential community, contributing to corridor revitalization and neighborhood stability.

Willow Creek Townhomes transformed a formerly underutilized hospital site into a thriving affordable housing community in North Baton Rouge. The development includes 36 townhome-style rental units designed for families, with a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom floorplans, including accessible units.

Led by EBRPHA Development 2, LLC in partnership with NDA-CRHD I Baton Rouge and National Development Builders, the project was funded in part through Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) with additional support from Capital One. Build Baton Rouge played a key role in early-stage development support, including site planning and coordination.

Willow Creek represents a successful public-private partnership that delivers on design quality, affordability, and long-term community value.

Project Objectives

Redevelop a vacant, blighted hospital site into productive housing

Provide safe, affordable housing options for working families

Introduce townhome-style units with multiple bedrooms and ADA accessibility

Support housing choice and design quality in North Baton Rouge

Align with neighborhood revitalization and corridor improvement efforts

Deliver sustainable, energy-efficient construction with long-term management

Our Role

Public Financing & Incentives

We structure creative capital tools, like tax incentives and public financing, to unlock reinvestment in Baton Rouge’s overlooked corridors and communities.

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Community Benefits

Beyond buildings and infrastructure, every BBR project aims to create lasting impact. These benefits reflect how the project improves lives, supports neighborhood growth, and contributes to Baton Rouge’s long-term vitality.

36 new affordable townhomes with 2–4 bedrooms

Enhanced architectural design with accessible floorplans and family-focused layouts

Energy-efficient construction and sustainable building materials

Long-term management by NDC Real Estate, ensuring property upkeep and tenant support

Visible corridor transformation from demolition to redevelopment

Modeled successful reuse of adjudicated property for public good

Partners

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Conclusion

Willow Creek demonstrates how thoughtful redevelopment of a challenged site can create lasting community value. Through strong public-private collaboration, high-quality design, and long-term affordability, the project has helped restore vitality to a key corridor in North Baton Rouge.