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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
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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
Jun
1
//
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.
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.
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
Feb
24
//
2021

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.
People
Feb
4
//
2021

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. 
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
Feb
1
//
2019

Bistro Byron'z History in Mid City

Bistro Byronz has a rich history as a local favorite of Baton Rouge. The concept originated in the ‘80s with a family-owned sandwich shop. It has been open for 13 years in Mid City.
Places
Dec
27
//
2018

DIG Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week is fast approaching - let's make sure you know where Mid City's best deals are going to be from January 21 - 26.
Places
Nov
26
//
2018

Soji Modern Asian Opens in Mid City

Mid City is a hands-on neighborhood, which our neighbors at Soji understand. Their focus on Asian fusion combines fresh, modern vibes with the old-school art of handcrafted cocktails AND handmade noodles.
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