Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Business Tax abatements seen as a possible tool to spur downtown Baton Rouge housing By David Jacobs - September 12, 2023 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint (iStock) While downtown Baton Rouge has seen several new apartment projects built in recent years, much of the new development consists of high-end apartments that may be too expensive for many downtown workers. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.