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• New development in Prairieville brings concerns about flooding and traffic Play Video

  October 20, 2023 5:06 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- A new development that's being built off Highway 73 in Ascension Parish is bringing with it concerns over flooding and traffic. Watch live newscasts here Delaune Estates is nearing the construction phase. The roads are all paved, and it appears workers could start building homes any day... more »

• Neighbors feel duped by new rental community off O'Neal Lane Play Video

  October 17, 2023 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A single-family residential development has some people upset. They thought the new homes were going to be sold, but it turns out they are rental units. The Villas at Oak Bend are located on South Harrell's Ferry Road east of O'Neal Lane in Baton Rouge. The... more »

• Now that new Livingston Parish development has passed, what's the plan for infrastructure? Play Video

  October 4, 2022 4:48 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Thousands of new homes are coming to Livingston Parish, passed under old ordinances. Now that all these developments have been approved, some people are questioning what's next. Denham Springs resident and Livingston Parish School Board President Cecil Harris says many people are worried. "There's just... more »

• More development approved along Burbank corridor despite flooding concerns Play Video

  September 26, 2022 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An area along Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge continues to be developed even though there are flooding concerns. Two new America Homeland LLC neighborhoods were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission last week. Winter Gardens and Autumn Gardens are planned developments between Sehdeva Memorial Drive... more »

• HOA hoping to net $800K to turn tennis courts into homes in BR neighborhood

  August 5, 2022 6:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A quiet, upscale enclave is hoping to net nearly $1,000,000 by selling and possibly subdividing its tennis courts. The courts in the Walden subdivision were listed Friday for $800,000. According to a Realtor.com listing , the property is just shy of 1.5 acres and is a... more »

• Small development submitted under old ordinance questioned by Livingston Parish Play Video

  August 3, 2022 1:49 PM

  WATSON - The Livingston Parish Planning Commission is giving a small development proposed off of a dead-end street another look after it was sent back to them by the Livingston Parish Council. It was already approved by the Planning Commission with the old parish building rules, but now that new... more »

• San Francisco couple fined over $1,500 for parking in own driveway

  July 5, 2022 7:15 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - A couple who has been parking their car in one place for decades was fined by the city for $1,542 with threats of further charges if they didn't find another place to park in a crowded city. Judy and Ed Craine live in San Francisco... more »

• City dismantling part of resident's ring levee he made to protect property from flooding Play Video

  May 6, 2022 6:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Frustrated with the constant threat of flooding, a Baton Rouge homeowner who built a personal ring levee is about to get a big bill from the city-parish to remove it. Ken Guidry has lived on acres of land for decades in a highly sought-after portion of... more »

• Local speech therapists concerned new CDC milestones could overlook early developmental delays Play Video

  March 6, 2022 12:20 PM

  The CDC loosened developmental milestones for children when it recently loosened COVID-19 guidelines. Developmental milestones, such as when your child should babble or walk, are crucial in detecting behavior and speech delays. Local speech therapists and parents have some concerns about the CDC’s changes. Jennifer Moroux’s daughter... more »

• Road widening outside of controversial Ascension Parish subdivision doesn't quell concerns, some residents say Play Video

  February 14, 2022 10:23 PM

  GONZALES - The now-cleared field of dirt that sits along Cannon Road near Roddy Road doesn't sit right with homeowners nearby. "It's kind of a nightmare for locals," Kacy Stafford said. Stafford lives across from the future site of Windermere Crossing, a 103-home subdivision that was approved by... more »

• Even after intense pushback, EBR Planning Commission reverses course, approves Zachary subdivision Play Video

  January 18, 2022 11:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After deferrals and even denials, a 946-lot subdivision just outside the city limits of Zachary was approved Tuesday in the face of widespread opposition. The Trivento subdivision would sit at the intersection of Old Scenic Highway and Groom Road. Once again, both residents and city leaders... more »

• After a handful of deferrals, plans for proposed Staring Lane subdivision approved Play Video

  November 22, 2021 10:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A long-sought subdivision along Staring Lane was given the green light earlier this month by the planning commission after months of outstanding drainage issues. Silverside Cove, a 75-zero-lot line, 22-acre project along Staring Lane near Perkins Road, was approved during the Nov. 15 meeting of the... more »

• Burbank Drive subdivision asking planning commission to OK 100+ new lots Play Video

  October 5, 2021 10:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After similar, previous requests have been approved, developers of Pelican Lakes on Burbank drive are asking the planning commission for permission to add more than 100 new lots to the subdivision. "Pelican Lakes was started in 2012, and it was part of an 800-lot master development,"... more »

• Amid flurry of flood zone development requests, planning commission shoots down Burbank subdivision Play Video

  September 20, 2021 11:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Days after heavy rain brought flooding to areas of the capital city, the East Baton Rouge Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for a subdivision project along Burbank Drive. Maple Cove, an 11-acre, 60-lot project near University Villas, was one of several potential projects either partially... more »

• Temporarily stricter development restrictions leave room for planning commission to allow some flood-zone projects

  September 17, 2021 11:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tougher drainage requirements for development in flood zones take effect Saturday, but do not apply to several residential projects being considered Monday by the Planning Commission. In a unanimous vote Sept. 8, the Metro Council approved a year-long tightening of building standards for projects in flood... more »

• Two subdivisions approved, another denied by EBR planning commission Monday Play Video

  July 19, 2021 11:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A packed house of residents watched as the East Baton Rouge planning commission greenlit Monday two subdivisions in its monthly meeting. Another subdivision project was deferred while commissioners denied a fourth. A proposed 986-home subdivision at the intersection of Groom Road and Old Scenic Highway... more »

• Development expansion has neighbors worried about flooding, traffic Play Video

  July 19, 2021 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's growing opposition to new developments as projects go before Planning and Zoning boards this week in Baton Rouge. The @Highland development at the corner of Highland Road and Bluebonnet Boulevard is looking to expand. But people who live around there say flooding is too much... more »

• Development code & ordinance changes likely, EBR drainage director tells frustrated residents Play Video

  June 29, 2021 11:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Speaking before a packed house of fed-up residents Tuesday night, Fred Raiford, transportation and drainage director for East Baton Rouge, hinted changes to the parish's development code and related ordinances are coming following May flooding. Raiford attended Councilwoman Denise Amoroso's district meeting to field questions and... more »

• Wetland consultant says more needs to be done to protect city from flooding Play Video

  June 14, 2021 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Calls for building moratoriums are spreading and getting louder. Discussions are underway in several parishes in response to recent flooding. One man is taking that discussion to the next level. Lee Patterson is a wetland consultant out of New Orleans who lives in Baton Rouge. He... more »

• Ascension council members reveal moratorium positions as negotiations continue Play Video

  June 4, 2021 11:50 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Negotiations between council members are ramping up, two weeks after parish president Clint Cointment proposed a year-long moratorium on any new, future development. Cointment's plan was released hours after heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding last month . It's a measure he has considered since taking office.... more »

• Two weeks after introducing moratorium proposal, Ascension Parish mostly mum Play Video

  June 3, 2021 11:36 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Two weeks after droves of Ascension Parish residents spoke up in favor of a 12-month development moratorium, the latest discussion of the topic was much more subdued. Inside the historic Donaldsonville courthouse, as fans tried to break up a stifling Thursday night, the temperatures of those in... more »

• Staring Lane neighborhood wants proposed development studied more Play Video

  December 8, 2020 7:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A proposed neighborhood off Staring Lane has the attention of its neighbors who are questioning some of the plans. The proposed development of Willow Run Subdivision would be off the east side of Staring Lane, north of Boone Drive, and west of the BREC Bluebonnet Swamp.... more »

• Residents awaiting traffic circle in Gonzales will be waiting longer than originally discussed Play Video

  June 18, 2020 6:01 PM

  GONZALES - Drivers in Ascension Parish are hoping for some relief in the form of a traffic circle. The only problem is the traffic circle hasn't been built yet. Thursday, residents fighting for that traffic relief learned that the project might be further off than they were originally told.... more »

• Flooding concerns at helm of proposed neighborhood Play Video

  November 12, 2019 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Planning and Zoning meeting stands between a neighborhood's concerns and proposed residential development. There are about 78 acres of land for sale in Sherwood Forest north of Jones Creek. The old Sherwood Forest Country Club has had the eye of developer Art Lancaster for a... more »

• Ascension to vote on development restrictions Play Video

  May 3, 2019 10:51 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Restrictions on dirt-fill for elevating new houses could soon be approved by the parish council. The debate stems directly from the 2016 flood that inundated thousands of existing residents. Many blame the use of dirt-fill in flood prone areas as a contributing factor to flooding. Wednesday,... more »

• Ascension unveils proposed master plan for land use

  April 30, 2019 10:44 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - A proposed master plan has been unveiled for land use that would set guidelines for things like zoning, housing density, signage for businesses, and walkable neighborhoods. The parish expects 50,000 to 60,000 additional citizens by the year 2042. Officials say they want a "smart" plan to... more »

• Jones Creek development fined nearly $100K Play Video

  February 15, 2019 11:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A controversial development, the Lakes at Jones Creek, was slapped with a heavy fine for working without permits last month. Although, many nearby residents say it's not enough. Texas based developer D. R. Horton and Baton Rouge based contractor Five-S Group were notified late January they... more »

• Ascension council could soon vote on fill moratorium Play Video

  February 7, 2019 11:42 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - More than two years after the 2016 flood, parish council members are considering a temporary ban on certain types of developments. Councilman Aaron Lawler wants a moratorium on developers hauling outside dirt in to high risk flood zones to build houses on top. "If you put... more »

• Iberville Parish Council opposes Baton Rouge development Play Video

  November 21, 2018 12:00 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Council approved a resolution Tuesday evening opposing a mixed-use development in an East Baton Rouge Parish special flood hazard area. The fear of increased flooding in his jurisdiction had Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso threatening to build a wall along the parish line this week.... more »

• Parish president threatens to build wall over downstream impact from EBR developments Play Video

  November 19, 2018 6:33 PM

  PLAQUEMINE- Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso is threatening to "build a wall" if development in East Baton Rouge continues without consulting his parish about the downstream impacts. Ourso sent a strongly worded letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers voicing the parish's objections to a proposed residential development... more »

• Baton Rouge developers propose realigning Dawson Creek Play Video

  November 9, 2018 11:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A mixed-use development, the Grove, near the Mall of Louisiana is proposing a change to a major drainage way in the city-parish. A section of Dawson Creek would be realigned near its intersection with Ward Creek to accommodate the 118-acre development. The planners for the city-parish... more »

• Baton Rouge development in flood-prone area on hold Play Video

  September 18, 2018 12:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A plan to build 57 houses off Burbank Drive a few miles south of LSU was put on hold Monday night. Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission had reservations about the subdivision located in a special flood hazard area even though it met city-parish... more »

• Controversial development on Jones Creek seeks approval Play Video

  August 3, 2018 11:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Letters went out this week notifying residents that a controversial development could soon be approved. Plans are to fill several acres of low land along Jones Creek to build 425 houses on top. "It's a scary prospect to think they're going to move a mountain of... more »

• Property owner blames drainage for destroying land Play Video

  March 15, 2018 6:44 PM

  SAINT FRANCISVILLE - A man blames development for destroying his piece of paradise in West Feliciana Parish. Slowly, over the last five years or so, Michael Kadair says water has changed his life and the lay of his land. Instead of being able to enjoy his 125-acre property near... more »

• Rouzan development purchased, construction to start immediately Play Video

  January 19, 2018 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Work will start almost immediately on the long-delayed Rouzan development off Perkins Road after a successful acquisition of the all of the property by businessman John Engquist. A representative confirmed construction crews are ready to move forward - possibly as early as Monday. Engquist has... more »

• Denham Springs residents oppose new development Play Video

  January 9, 2018 11:41 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Residents near downtown were surprised to learn developers wanted to build a small cluster of houses in their spacious neighborhood. Ten houses standing ten feet apart would be constructed between North and South College Streets near River Road at the site of an old school building.... more »

• Housing development will bring facelift to blighted area of Baton Rouge Play Video

  November 17, 2017 6:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hammers and nails are drowning out the silent sound of blight in one area of the city that's needed rehab for a while. Partners Southeast, a local affordable housing company, in conjunction with the city of Baton Rouge is building affordable, single-family homes, duplexes, and lofts... more »

• Sign changes at top of former Shaw building

  November 2, 2017 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The sign atop the high-rise building off Essen Lane near I-10 has changed. It's the third time in the building's history the fixture at the top has been removed and a new one added. Now, a rectangle sign recognizes the building's new tenant – Aptim, an... more »

• Zachary planning board approves huge subdivision Play Video

  September 6, 2017 11:46 PM

  ZACHARY- People living near Highway 964 and Rollins Road could be getting 600 more houses in their area. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a new subdivision Wednesday night called Zachary Trails. "I think it's a well-rounded project that needed to pass," said Michael Clegg, a Baton... more »

• Baton Rouge homeowners hate proposed development Play Video

  August 23, 2017 12:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE- More than a hundred people representing half a dozen subdivisions packed the Jones Creek Library branch Tuesday night, and they were mad. "We're here because a developer wants to build 425 single family homes in an area that was completely under water in the flood of 2016,"... more »

• Judge: High-end Baton Rouge homes must be torn down over servitude violation Play Video

  August 22, 2017 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Up to eight high-end homes in the Rouzan development should be torn down after a judge ruled in favor of landowners who sued developer Tommy Spinosa for building on property Spinosa did not own. The WBRZ Investigative Unit first reported on the issue in April. Click... more »

• Ochsner to expand into planned Baton Rouge 'Health District'

  June 8, 2017 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The so-called “Health District” city and medical officials have been pushing for an area along I-10 will get a new tenant. Ochsner revealed plans for a $100 million doctor's office, “micro hospital” and surgical hospital between Bluebonnet and Siegen Lane in an area behind the Mall... more »

• New development coming to former Electric Depot site on Government St. Play Video

  May 17, 2017 7:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The former Electric Depot site on Government Street will soon be transformed into a six-acre development that will include new restaurants, places to live and even a bowling alley. Developer of the project, Dyke Nelson, said that the tenants coming to the location are very "compatible"... more »

• Bye Buc-ee's; Retailer with cult following pulls out of BR plans Play Video

  October 4, 2016 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Eight months after news first broke Buc-ee's was set to open its first location outside of Texas at the Millerville exit on I-12, the company revealed it had canceled its plans for such a store. A representative with the company said Tuesday, the decision was made... more »

• Ascension Parish breaks ground on Conway Plantation development Play Video

  May 10, 2016 7:58 PM

  ASCENSION-Ascension Parish broke ground on an upscale neighborhood development on Tuesday. The development is called the Conway Plantation and is more than 300 acres land located right off of Highway 44. It is expected to include about 1,000 single homes and 500 apartments with restaurants and shops. Mayor of Gonzales,... more »

• Mayor Holden hints that council members got cozy with developer Play Video

  April 28, 2016 12:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After the Metro Council voted to override Mayor-President Kip Holden's veto of an economic development district in north Baton Rouge, he hinted that some council members might be getting comfortable with developers. After nearly two hours of discussion Wednesday, eight Metro Council members voted to overrule... more »

• EBR Redevelopment Alliance to meet with developers about old Entergy site Play Video

  April 7, 2016 8:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority is asking developers to reinvent the historic Entergy site on Government Street. Interested developers can tour the Entergy buildings and submit their proposals Thursday at 10 a.m. at the site, located of Government St. The state is investing $12... more »

• Developers want to build 18-story apartment overlooking LSU's Old Front Nine

  March 22, 2016 7:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Developers are proposing an 18-story apartment complex south of LSU. The off-campus development would have about 455 units and sit on nearly five-and-a-half acres at the intersection of Nicholson and Burbank. The development, called Summit at Southgate, would be built behind the already existing Southgate Towers... more »

• New Millerville development to feature TX-based Buc-ee's

  March 9, 2016 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Buc-ee's, the behemoth gas station and shopping center with a cult following, will open its first location outside of Texas at a new development at the intersection of I-12 and Millerville. Frequent travelers of I-10 in Texas know Buc-ee's: a 50,000 to 60,000 square foot store... more »

• Another Broken Egg Cafe picks downtown Baton Rouge for new location

  February 11, 2016 10:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A new breakfast restaurant is coming to downtown Baton Rouge. Another Broken Egg Cafe will be opening a new location in the new IBM building at the corner of Lafayette and North Street. It's is expected to open this summer. The Double R Restaurant Group announced... more »

• Eyesore of an apartment complex sold for $17,500 Play Video

  February 10, 2016 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Metro council approved the sale of 260 units of the derelict Brandywine development to City Holdings, LLC, for $17,500. The complex on Darryl Drive was sold during the adjudicated property discussion at the council meeting Wednesday afternoon after previously being condemned. The complex has fallen into... more »

• LSU moving forward with plans to redevelop 'back' of campus

  February 8, 2016 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Property Foundation is moving forward with plans to develop an outdated area of campus along Nicholson Drive. The group announced Monday, it is working on an agreement with RISE Real Estate to develop the property between West Chimes Street and Skip Bertman Drive. The... more »

• Amid controversy, planning leaders approve piece of new development

  December 17, 2015 10:46 PM

  CENTRAL - The city planning and zoning commission approved lot sizes and other matters related to the development of a mixed-use community Thursday evening. The group had a concern over lot sizes, but ended up approving the plan. Next, the city council will make the final decision. Project... more »

• Shoe Creek development lawsuit dismissed

  October 23, 2015 12:51 PM

  CENTRAL – A lawsuit that would have prevented construction a 700-unit property development in Central was dismissed Friday morning. Mike Mannino, one of the neighbors suing, said Judge Fields dismissed the lawsuit because the plaintiffs did not provide any witnesses. Manino’s attorney said that the group plans to... more »

• Empty spaces on riverfront cause political squabble Play Video

  August 31, 2015 7:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City leaders responded to criticisms Monday they haven't been doing enough for development along the Baton Rouge Riverfront. Mayor-President Kip Holden and Davis Rhorer, the executive director of the Downtown Development District, held a hastily-called press conference Monday morning to answer criticisms they said were recently... more »

• Shoe Creek work can continue during lawsuit

  August 19, 2015 6:18 PM

  CENTRAL - A judge chose not to issue a preliminary injunction which would halt work on a 700-unit property development in Central which has some residents at odds with city leaders. Three Central residents sued Mayor Junior Shelton and four city council members over the Settlement at Shoe Creek... more »

• Hearing date set in Central apartment development spat Play Video

  August 12, 2015 1:42 PM

  CENTRAL - A judge set a hearing date Wednesday to determine if construction of a 700-unit property development in Central can go forward, an issue that has some residents at odds with city leaders. Three Central residents filed a lawsuit against Mayor Junior Shelton and four council members claiming... more »