Davis Rhorer is the executive director of the Downtown Development District and has, as he puts it, “the greatest job in the world.” The DDD aims to attract businesses, partnerships and projects to develop and enhance downtown Baton Rouge. “With the opening of each new business and the ribbon-cutting of each new project, I feel a great sense of not only personal accomplishment, but accomplishment for my city,” he says. Read the full Q&A here. Here’s a sample:
Downtown is the soul of a city. It is a place that is created by everyone for everyone. It is a place where we may live, work and play. It must have a foundation of commerce, multifaceted attractions, recreation, and a diversity of amenities to appeal to all members of society.
