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The DDD was established through state legislation and is connected to the East Baton Rouge City-Parish through that legislation and local ordinance. The connection to both the state and local government accentuates our role and ability to act as a liaison between government entities and downtown stakeholders. We navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements, advocate for policies that benefit the downtown area, and inform stakeholders about downtown items discussed/voted on at public meetings. This page was created as our stakeholders’ go to source to find governmental resources and public information that impacts them.

2024 Downtown Highlights:

Please note the following list provides highlighted items, but is not inclusive of every item on a public meeting agenda. Click here to Sign up to be notified of council/committee agendas

12/11 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-01581 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the River Center, to execute a professional service agreement with Total BS, Inc., to advise on the production of the River Center Redevelopment Request for Proposals (RFP), RFP selection process, and selection criteria. The term of the agreement is six (6) months in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.

10/23 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-01270 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Downtown Development District, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Visit Baton Rouge to accept $100,000 for the planning, construction, and installation of specialty colored lighting under I-110 in the downtown area. Approved

9/25 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-01261 The Mayor-President is hereby authorized to renew the Raising Cane’s River Center Rental Waiver Agreement with Visit Baton Rouge and ASM Global for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Approved

9/18 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-00979 Adopting DDD ad valorem tax millage rates to adjust 2024 collection downward as compared to 2023. - Approved

8/28 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #104 24-00985. An ordinance to create the River Center Economic Development District. - Approved

8/14 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-00976 Appointing Iboro Udoh to the Complete Streets Citizens Advisory Committee as the DDD representative. - Approved

7/24 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-00736 Considering the appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission's denial to demolish the Maritime 2 building. - Deleted

6/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item # 24-00728 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract for professional legal services with Fishman Haygood, LLP in connection with the River Center Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $150,000, billed at a rate not to exceed $425 per hour, and appropriating $150,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance Unassigned for such purpose (Budget Supplement 9045). - Approved

3/13 Metropolitan Council Meeting - Item #24-00227 An ordinance restricting certain uses of City-Parish buildings including the Raising Cane's River Center and developing strategies for expanded convention space and hotel - Approved