Baton Rouge Leaders Look to Detroit for a Smarter Strategy to Tackle Blight and Revitalize Neighborhoods

from Mornings with Brian Haldane · host Guaranty Broadcasting Company

Baton Rouge officials returned from Detroit with real-world lessons on fighting blight, reducing crime, and rebuilding neighborhoods. By focusing on targeted demolition, redevelopment, and smarter use of federal dollars, city leaders say Baton Rouge can turn vacant properties into opportunities for homeownership and long-term community growth.

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