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Peter Olson Takes Us On A Tour of Knock Knock’s Progress

Developing Baton Rouge Exclusive

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Developing Baton Rouge was lucky enough to get an in-progress tour of Knock Knock Children’s museum. Our tour guide was none other than Peter Olson, Knock Knock’s new executive director. Peter, a native Minnesotan, recently relocated to Baton Rouge to take the position. The museum, scheduled to open next summer, will undoubtedly become an instant […]

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Louisiana Sleep Foundation Expanding, Constructing New Office Park on Bluebonnet

News Source: Baton Rouge Business Report

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The Louisiana Sleep Foundation is expanding and has broken ground on a new garden office park on Bluebonnet Boulevard between Jefferson Highway and Interstate 10, with plans to lease one of the park’s two buildings to another tenant.

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Expressway Park Ribbon Cutting & Lighting Ceremony

News Source: Baton Rouge Downtown Development District

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EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH – Join BREC on Thursday, November 3, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate new features that have been added to BREC’s Expressway Park downtown. A major lighting project was recently completed at Expressway Park. Athletic field lights were mounted to Interstate 110 to provide light to the football practice field. […]

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Big Squeezy Expanding to Downtown with Third Baton Rouge Location

News Source: Baton Rouge Business Report

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The Big Squeezy is expanding to downtown Baton Rouge, and plans to have its third location open in the vacant space at 327 North Blvd. by this weekend.

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Ground to break soon on The Oasis on Burbank, developer says

News Source: Baton Rouge Business Report

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Roughly four years after announcing the project, veteran real estate broker Chris Shaheen says he expects to break ground soon on his long-planned recreational retail development called The Oasis on Burbank.

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New Renderings of River House Mixed Use Development

Developing Baton Rouge Exclusive

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We have updated renderings of the River House mixed-use development fronting Nicholson Dr. (via River House’s Instagram: @riverhousebr)  . The development will include “apartments and retail/commercial spaces that will include full floor and build to suit options.” A shoutout to Geaux Downtown for the heads up.

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The 411 on Next Week’s LA Smart Growth Summit

Developing Baton Rouge Exclusive

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Who is putting it on: The Center for Planning Excellence (they go by CPEX) Who should attend: Louisiana’s elected and appointed officials; planning practitioners, such as developers, architects, engineers and planners; and citizen and activist groups. What it is: A statewide conference that helps to advance communities across Louisiana in their quest to become sustainable […]

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Cocha, Lava Cantina and more: the latest on downtown’s restaurant boom

News Source: 225 Magazine

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There’s a big fall and winter ahead for the downtown culinary scene, and we’ve got the scoop. Keep an eye out for these upcoming openings and fresh offerings from new restaurants in the heart of downtown.

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First Look at downtown’s newest restaurant, The Gregory

News Source: 225 Magazine

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Downtown’s got another new restaurant to add to your date night rotation. The Gregory is now open inside the Watermark Hotel, and it’s the kind of place you’ll want to bring someone you’re hoping to impress.

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A First Look – @Highland Tech Office Park

Developing Baton Rouge Exclusive

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Below are the first renderings of General Informatics’ @Highland tech office park. The complex includes multiple buildings anchored by a three story, 45,000 square foot office space. If the renderings are any indication, this complex could become one of the most prominent modern architectural developments in Baton Rouge.

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