Southside Civic Association
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
We lost the first round, and it was an important one. The Council passed the Rouzan TND--under the strong urging of Councilman Skyring--with only minimal consideration of the requests from the neighborhood.
But it was only the first inning of a game that will continue for quite a while, as Mr. Spinosa is required to bring his specific plans to the Planning Commission for approval for each phase of the Rouzan development. At that point, DPW is required finally to conduct the impact studies that we have asked for all along. They have assured us that if the impacts are too high, they will require a reduction in density. Let's hope they stay true to their word.
Vigilance is key.
For a copy of the resolution adopted by the Metro Council, click here. The stipulations (a-z) appear on pages 2-4.