In addition to the construction of a 22-unit mixed-income apartment development at 438 Main Street, several other new developments are ongoing in downtown Baton Rouge. The Downtown Development District says a new Chinese restaurant will be opening within the next three weeks at 431 Third St., next to The Office. The restaurant’s renovation is nearing completion, owner Tony Hu told the DDD. Meanwhile, The Famous Theatre at 100 France St., Suite 1200, is set to open in the former SoGo Live location adjoining the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel; and Fleur Du Jour is moving its shop to the Kress Building at 447 Third St. Developers of the $4.7 million apartment building on Main Street downtown—Norman Chenevert and Helena and Kevin Cunningham—have purchased property for the project, recently begun construction and expect to be finished in about 10 months.
Today’s poll question:What kind of developments do you think downtown Baton Rouge needs the most?
