Build Baton Rouge, Florida Corridor Plan
In the heart of Baton Rouge, the Florida Corridor stands as a divider between racial, social, and economic groups, sowing inequity in Louisiana’s capital. For decades, this 12-mile stretch has shaped not only the movement of people but also the distribution of opportunity, reinforcing inequities through the built environment.
Incomplete streets discourage walkability, the lack of north-south connectivity isolates communities, and widespread vacancies disrupt the continuity of Baton Rouge’s urban fabric—all contributing to the persistent socioeconomic disparities that mirror the city’s divided landscape.
Today, as Baton Rouge confronts the lingering effects of outdated urban planning policies, a new energy is rising. Local residents, agencies, organizations, and businesses are united in their efforts to reimagine the city’s future, with the Florida Corridor emerging as a focal point for transformation.
Build Baton Rouge sees the Florida Corridor as a pivotal opportunity to heal divisions of the past and shape a future that puts people first. The vision for the corridor centers around improving pedestrian safety, enhancing transportation options, creating vibrant, mixed-use development, and strengthening cultural and community identity.
Baton Rouge is a city with a rich history, passionate people, and untapped potential. Addressing the inequities woven into its physical fabric, while amplifying the city’s economic, social, and cultural strengths, the path forward is a future that is inclusive, diverse, and resilient—a Baton Rouge that thrives for generations to come.
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