Planning & Development
BATON ROUGE HEALTH DISTRICT
Master Planning & Development
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation's master plan for the Baton Rouge Health District was developed in 2015 and aims to transform the area into a premier center for health and innovation. Key components of the plan include:
HEALTHY PLACE:
- Build the District Street Network
- Build the Health Loop Trail
- Create connections for efficient circulation and access
- Enable people to walk, bike, and take transit
- Connect to parks and open spaces
- Promote balanced, diverse, and orderly development
HEALTH EDUCATION
AND RESEARCH:
- Harness local assets to establish a unique four-year medical school in Baton Rouge
- Engage partners in medical education expansion in Baton Rouge
- Build research and education networks to support innovation and workforce growth
- Expand clinical trials in Baton Rouge
HEALTH INNOVATION
AND RESEARCH:
- Establish the Baton Rouge Diabetes and Obesity Center (BRDOC)
- Incorporate the BRDOC into a Medical Home model
- Integrate and coordinate services to improve care
RESILIENCY AND
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS:
- Establish the BRHD Resiliency Officer and Emergency Coordinator position
- Adopt a whole-community approach to emergency preparedness
- Identify sustained funding for preparedness planning and outreach
- Engage in district-scale resiliency planning
Current & Upcoming
Projects
R.E.A.C.H.
Gateway Infrastructure Enhancement Project
MOVEBR
The largest and most significant transportation infrastructure investment in East Baton Rouge Parish history.
HEALTH LOOP TRAIL
The Health Loop aims to provide District employees, residents, and visitors with outdoor spaces for walking, running, or biking.
Developments in the District
June 7, 2021
FranU Receives Approval to Build Heart of its Campus, St. Francis Hall
Land in health district sold for $3.7M
October 4, 2016
Dantin Bruce acquires 15 acres in Baton Rouge Health District, plans mixed-use development
$250K approved for design of Mid-City train station on Government Street, but much remains unclear
Dantin Bruce Development looking to rezone land inside Health District for commercial buildings
Recently Completed Projects
Branded Street Signs
Part of the R.E.A.C.H. Gateway Infrastructure Enhancement Project
Sections of the Health Loop Trail
In partnership with BREC Greenways initiative
Midway Dr. and Constantin Blvd. are both under construction
Part of
MOVEBR, the largest and most significant transportation infrastructure investment in East Baton Rouge Parish history.
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
District Vision
This is the future of the Baton Rouge Health District. A place that puts Baton Rouge on the national map for healthcare, health education and research.
BATON ROUGE HEALTH DISTRICT
Infrastructure
Vision
This vision for Baton Rouge aims to establish the city as a leading healthcare hub and a vibrant, walkable urban center. It proposes strategic enhancements to infrastructure and public spaces, focusing on developing a robust urban core and a secondary city center that promotes healthy living.
While these plans outline ambitious goals, they should be viewed as guiding principles rather than exact blueprints. The envisioned improvements are designed to boost quality of life, safety, and community engagement, positioning Baton Rouge as a model for regional health and wellness. This framework seeks to inspire and shape future development through thoughtful planning and investment.
News from the District
