Real Estate

Harveston residential activity progresses; commercial slower to take off

Homes in The Lakes at Harveston—the second residential phase of developer Mike Wampold’s planned community at Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard—will come online later this spring, around March or April.

DDD official: Gotcha’s bikeshare expansion will benefit downtown

Following a largely pandemic-triggered surge in ridership, Gotcha Baton Rouge will grow its local footprint in 2021—a move downtown officials believe will benefit the city’s central business district.

Baton Rouge residential construction permits rise in 2020

Despite the economic downturn that occurred in 2020, residential development in Baton Rouge continued...

Free People eyeing Perkins Rowe location

The Philadelphia-based retailer on Wednesday applied for an expedited commercial plan review permit, seeking a “tenant improvement commercial retail project” for the roughly 2,900-square-foot corner shell suite next to Frock Candy.

Electric Depot’s progress hurt by COVID-19, but projected to pick up in 2021

Amid the pandemic, Electric Depot—originally touted as a catalyst for Mid City’s redevelopment—has been slower to take off than anticipated. However, activity could potentially be on the upswing.

Former pediatric facility in Mid City sells

The former Children's Hospital-Outpatient Center on Connell’s Park Lane, off Goodwood Boulevard, has sold to neighboring Regions Behavioral Hospital.

Are downtown office buildings for sale a sign of trouble in the market?

If you browse the commercial real estate listings, you might be surprised by the...

Hospitality group files advance notice for new hotel on Siegen

Siegen Retail LLC of Metairie has filed an advance notice with Louisiana Economic Development regarding plans for a new hotel off Siegen Lane.

Silly Rabbit Comedy Club planning Baton Rouge location

Shedrick Marshall wants to rezone a property on Airline Highway, near the All Star Lanes bowling alley, from C2, or heavy commercial, to CAB-2, which is typically designated for bars and lounges, to make room for Silly Rabbit Comedy Club.

Amazon developer seeks $35.4 million property tax abatement from Baton Rouge

The real estate firm developing a massive distribution center for Amazon on the site...