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Game changers: The Capital Region in motion

January 5, 2026

Baton Rouge Business Report, Capital Assets — REIMAGINING LIFE ALONG THE RIVER: Plan Baton Rouge efforts have spurred major downtown gathering places such as the Shaw Center for the Arts, Rhorer Plaza and Main Street Market. Now, Plan Baton Rouge III, led by global design firm Sasaki, will guide housing and infrastructure upgrades and explore better uses of the city’s biggest asset: the Mississippi River.

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The Capital Region is evolving into a better version of itself. Whether it’s innovative research, landmark health care programs, massive industrial developments or sustainable downtown initiatives, the city isn’t standing still. Building the Tigers’ next arena Plans for a new LSU arena in Baton Rouge are moving forward, overseen by the Tiger Athletic Foundation and

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