Stephanie Riegel, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Willow Ridge annexation request generating controversy

A request for annexation into the city of Baton Rouge filed by a dozen homeowners in the Willow Ridge subdivision, which sits on the border between the city and the prospective city of St. George, is expected to generate intense debate at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting.

Pandemic, storms cause disruptions for day cares

If working parents, whose schedules have been upended by the pandemic, on-again-off-again school days and weather disruptions, think they have it rough, they should try running a day care center.

Tommy Spinosa’s plans for lot in Rouzan raising concerns from neighbors

Concern in Southdowns is brewing over a request by developer Tommy Spinosa to amend the concept plan for Rouzan so that he can subdivide a 1.6-acre tract he still owns in the rear of the traditional neighborhood development.

South Baton Rouge residents invited to virtual meeting tonight on Stormwater Master Plan

Though the remnants of Hurricane Nicholas largely spared East Baton Rouge Parish, causing street flooding and worry more than significant property damage, some large subdivisions like Riverbend saw more than 6 inches of rain in less than an hour Wednesday evening.

Standing water on Government prompts complaints, questions about ‘complete street’

Garden District residents on the Nextdoor app were already embroiled this week in a robust debate over one of their favorite topics: the recent changes on Government Street that have reduced four traffic lanes to three, added bike lanes, sidewalks, and medians with flower beds.

Sonic Automotive planning to enter Baton Rouge used car market with Siegen Lane facility

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Sonic Automotive, a publicly traded company that is one of the largest automotive dealers in the U.S., is moving into the Baton Rouge market.

A dozen residential developments inside floodplain up for consideration

While Baton Rouge is steeling itself for the possibility of flash floods over the next few days due to a tropical depression stalled over Louisiana, the Planning Commission is preparing for its Sept. 20 meeting, at which it will consider approving no less than a dozen projects located partially or completely in areas at high risk for flooding.