A community Development Nonprofit

Revitalizing the Heart of Baton Rouge

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YOUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NONPROFIT

We are advancing economic progress and community prosperity because we believe our community can work better for everyone.
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We create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen our community -- to make Mid City a place where everyone can live, work, play and shop.

Map of Mid City - center of Baton Rouge, to the East of Downtown, West of Lobdell, South of Choctaw, and North of the Interstate.

Our Theory of change

What We Do

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Plan Communities

We are planning communities with residents at the forefront.

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Preserve Homeownership

We are preserving homeownership to halt displacement.

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Build Homes

We are building affordable places to live.

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Educate Homebuyers

We are educating families to create homeowners.

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Empower Residents

We are empowering residents to build community.

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Create Community

We are creating community through public art, community events, service projects and creative placemaking.

Built or Repaired

Homes in mid city neighborhoods

Families from Home Ownership Center

pride-in-place events and projects

partners, residents, and volunteers

9800+

Partners, residents, and volunteers engaged

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Pride in Place Projects and Events Completed

6152

Homes Purchased after Graduating our Home Ownership Center

97

New Homes Built

249

Homes Rehabbed and Foreclosures Prevented

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Learn About Community Development

Stop Home Scams

According to NeighborWorks America, 21% of renters are at risk of eviction and the number of seriously delinquent mortgages hit its highest level in more than five years. In response, housing scams are on the rise across the country.

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2021 Strategic Plan

Every five years, our organization undergoes a strategic planning process with our staff, Board of Directors, partners, clients, and residents.

New Program Announcement!

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome launched Safe, Hopeful Neighborhoods Engagement Hub today as part of the Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR Initiative from her Office of Community Development in partnership with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and Build Baton Rouge.

Increasing Homeownership Decreases Violent Crime

From 2013 to 2017, a one percentage point increase in homeownership rates in Baton Rouge census block group resulted in a statistically significant decrease in combined assault, homicide, and robbery incidents of over 4.5% in relation to the average.

Mid City Murals

Mid City Merchants and Mid City Redevelopment are launching a community branding campaign to kick off the 30th anniversary of the name Mid City for our community.

New Program Announcement!

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome launched Safe, Hopeful Neighborhoods Engagement Hub today as part of the Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR Initiative from her Office of Community Development in partnership with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and Build Baton Rouge.

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How Can We Help?

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Help Buying a Home

Prospective home buyers receive unbiased information about home buying, credit repair services, access to financial assistance, and support reaching budgeting and savings goals.

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Foreclosure Prevention

Homeowners can receive one-on-one delinquent mortgage counseling and help mediating with their bank and creditors.

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Purchase One of Our Affordable Homes

We're building high-quality homes in neighborhoods of promise. We believe in building homes that will build equity for homeowners in the long-run.

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Help Repairing Your Home

If your house is in need of minor repairs, we work with professional contractors and volunteers to improve your home.

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Borrow Tools or Event Supplies

We rent tools to residents so that they can repair their own homes, beautify their neighborhood, or host community events.

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Community Leadership Training

Residents can attend both local and national trainings to empower them to make a difference in their community.

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We Need Your Help

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