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New initiative targets blight in Baton Rouge, aim to boost homeownership

Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced a redevelopment initiative to invest $6 million to address blight in Baton Rouge while ...
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Demo to development: Sid Edwards outlines next steps in administration’s blight plan

After tearing down 200 blighted homes in year one, the mayor’s team is now beefing up redevelopment efforts in Baton Rouge.

New initiative aims to reduce blight, attract first-time homebuyers in EBR

A new initiative has been launched to clean up blight and attract first-time homebuyers in East Baton Rouge Parish.