Planning Commission approves land use change over staff recommendation

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a landowner’s request to change his property’s designated land use from agricultural/rural to residential. 

Proposed rezoning necessary for Citiplace hotel denied

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a request to...

BASF moving forward with $780M expansion in Geismar

BASF is moving forward with a $780 million expansion at its Verbund site in Geismar, the company announced today. 

Developers want to convert former O’Neal Lane bank building into restaurant with bar

The owners of a former bank branch on O’Neal Lane north of South Harrell’s Ferry Road are seeking a new zoning designation that would allow for alcohol service on site. 

Pecue Lane landowner says zoning was changed without notice

The owner of a 5-acre tract of land on Pecue Lane is seeking to change the designation from agricultural/rural to residential, which he says would reverse a change he neither approved nor even knew about until recently. 

Baton Rouge General close to purchasing land for potential Midway Connector

Baton Rouge General has an agreement in place to purchase land in the Baton Rouge Health District that could be the future site of the long-sought Midway Connector, BRG spokesperson Katie Johnston confirmed today. 

Baton Rouge seventh costliest US city for commuting to work

Baton Rouge residents spend an average of $3,867 per year commuting to work, which is 25% higher than last year and seventh most in the nation, according to a new study. 

Property owner fears new Murphy’s bar will be step back for North Gate neighborhood

Brian Anderson, a Metairie architect who owns three residential buildings on West Chimes Street

Vivid Ink launches division to serve legal market

Vivid Ink Graphics has opened a new division focused on serving the legal community. 

New Salad Station planned for Gonzales

A new Salad Station franchise is slated to open in Prairieville within the next 12 months, according to a press release celebrating the brand’s 10-year anniversary.Â