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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.
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
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
Nov
14
//
2018

Happy Birthday Housing Counseling Program!

Since 1968, the HUD Housing Counseling Program has been committed to the needs of home-buying consumers and its legions of stakeholders.
Progress
Oct
13
//
2018

Tasha Michelle Leads White Light Night

White Light Night is going to be a spectacular event and I wish to recognize the efforts of one of Mid City Merchants (MCM) newer members of the Board of Directors and the current chair of White Light Night, Tasha Michelle.
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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