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Jun
1
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2021

Farewell Baton Rouge

Our Executive Director of 15 years, Sam Sanders has written a letter to Mid City Reflecting on his time with the organization and his hopes for the future.
Places
May
28
//
2021

I'm a Realtor. How Can I Help?

Many realtors in our community have been reaching out - they want to help make a difference. We're here to show them how and it's as easy as sharing a link!
People
May
25
//
2021

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance Announces the Departure of Its Long-Time Executive Director

Samuel Sanders, Executive Director of Mid CityRedevelopment Alliance will leave the organization at the end of June to relocate to Virginia where he will serve as the Deputy City Manager of Operations for the City of Charlottesville.
Places
Apr
29
//
2021

Our Public Comments on MUTCD

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) sets the standard for infrastructure improvements for most transportation engineers. Changes to MUTCD standards will have huge impacts on communities across America, including Mid City's new MovEBR projects on North Blvd and Florida St., projects let by Stantec, Forte & Tablada, and Evans Graves.
People
Apr
20
//
2021

NOW HIRING - Serve LA Outreach Coordinator

We're hiring a Community Relations Coordinator to help us reach our outreach, marketing, and engagement goals!
People
Nov
8
//
2020

Civic Engagement is More Than Voting

During these turbulent times, we have all grown to understand how elections can emotionally become draining.
People
Jun
1
//
2020

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance Hires New Director of Community Relations

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance Brings on New Talent to Tackle Community Engagement in World of Social Distancing, Thirty Year Anniversary of Mid City, Redevelopment of Florida Blvd.
People
Mar
1
//
2019

Meet Aneatra Boykin, Our New Board Chair

Congratulations on being elected to serve as Mid City Redevelopment Alliance's next Board Chair! What made you interested in serving on the board of MCRA?
People
Jan
31
//
2019

Michael Polite is Growing Mid City

Michael Polite is a boutique grower with a focus in specialty and culinary herbs who operates Sky Bright Herbs, a zero-waste nursery stock grower. Priority is placed on sustainable business practices in order to minimize any adverse impact on the environment.
People
Nov
26
//
2018

New Orleans Resident Leadership Summit

“Cure Violence” is a nationwide movement. It is structured for prevention and intervention. They use a holistic approach with early education, therapy, workforce development, support, counseling, social services and social workers.
Progress
Jan
28
//
2019

Live Music is Booming in Mid City

With Baton Rouge seeing an increase in local musicians promoting original works, Mid City has seen an upswing in where to go to pass a good time.
Progress
Jan
2
//
2019

Our New Years Resolution - Real Estate Development

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance is a HUD-designated Community Housing Development Organization that has produced rental, for sale, and lease purchase housing units through a mixture of developed, sponsored, and joint venture partnerships.
Progress
Jan
1
//
2019

The Beauty of Working Together

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome joined dozens of volunteers during her annual "Operation Fresh Start" on February 16th.
Progress
Dec
13
//
2018

Ebay's Retail Revival in Baton Rouge

In today’s day and age, there isn’t be a single person who hasn’t heard of eBay.
Progress
Nov
26
//
2018

White Light Night Progress

White Light Night has been a staple of Mid City for 16 years. I myself have served Mid City as the Executive Director of Mid City Redevelopment Alliance for 12 years and have seen the event progress into what it is today.
Places
May
28
//
2021

I'm a Realtor. How Can I Help?

Many realtors in our community have been reaching out - they want to help make a difference. We're here to show them how and it's as easy as sharing a link!
Places
Apr
29
//
2021

Our Public Comments on MUTCD

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) sets the standard for infrastructure improvements for most transportation engineers. Changes to MUTCD standards will have huge impacts on communities across America, including Mid City's new MovEBR projects on North Blvd and Florida St., projects let by Stantec, Forte & Tablada, and Evans Graves.
Places
Jan
22
//
2021

Why Homeownership Matters

Homeownership is a central aspect of the American Dream, and while the homeownership rate for Baton Rouge is 67.8%, the rate of homeownership in poor and minority neighborhoods is less than 30%.
Places
Jan
18
//
2021

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.
Places
Oct
1
//
2020

Housing After a Natural Disaster

It can go without saying that Louisianans are amazingly resilient. From Hurricane Katrina, the 2016 Floods, to Hurricane Laura, we continuously bounce back with a new spirit and song.
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