Plan Baton Rouge III Downtown Master Plan

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

The buyer seeks a qualified planning firm to develop a new downtown master plan for Baton Rouge called Plan Baton Rouge III. The plan will guide comprehensive growth and investment over the next decade. It will focus on reconnecting assets to the riverfront, attracting housing developments, and leveraging planned projects. The buyer requires innovative strategies for funding and implementation to position Baton Rouge as an attractive city on the Mississippi River.

• 9/15/2024 - Deadline for submitting written inquiries
• 10/25/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 11/15/2024 - Notification of shortlisted firms
• 12/6/2024 - Final selection
• 1/1/2025 - Master planning process kicks off

• Develop comprehensive downtown blueprint for next decade of growth
• Create riverfront activation vision with prioritized development phases
• Identify housing goals and required amenities to attract residents
• Recommend transportation improvements and parking strategies
• Propose beautification and maintenance strategies
• Develop economic development initiatives and incentives
• Create tactical development strategies for five sites of interest
• Identify funding models and implementation strategies
• Conduct public engagement and stakeholder outreach
• Deliver final plan with goals, recommendations, and implementation strategy