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The new filing in the Rouzon development known as the Mimosa District is underway. Located on the old Ford Property, this development is located on Perkins Road just southeast of College Drive. The architects designed these single family homes in the regional style and sizes of the homes found in Southdowns (a neighborhood in Baton […]
May 23, 2011
Another new development on the edge of Southdowns (a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA) is Perkins Lane. The development is located on Perkins Road between College Dr. and Acadian Thruway and will offer 24 townhome units ranging from 1,750 – 3,000 sq ft. in size. If you would like to learn more about available units, […]
May 19, 2011
Just a reminder to everyone that Southdowns Village will be hosting Art, Wine and Design this evening from 6pm-9pm. Third in a series of events that features merchant open houses, artist exhibitions, wine tastings and live music. Participating merchants include Ann Connelly Fine Art, Assured Flooring, Bella Bridesmaid, Blon Salon, The Bulldog, The Front Door, […]
May 16, 2011
It seems unlikely to see much new construction in and around the Southdowns neighborhood (a subdivision in Baton Rouge, LA) but the 2011 Baton Rouge Real Estate Trends Seminar highlighted 3 such developments being built. One of these is Stanford Oaks. Located off of S. Lakeshore and Stanford Ave., this 14 lot community is convenient to […]
April 20, 2011
As reported in the Baton Rouge Business Report Tom Cook: Southdowns Shopping Center sold Southdowns Shopping Center was built around 1960 and then underwent minor renovations in the mid 1990s. The property was acquired by Southdowns Center in May 2006, and a nearly $2 million renovation took place. The most recent renovation included the re-tenting […]
April 18, 2011
Many Southdowns resident homeowners know exactly what this letter and number mean. A1 is the zoning classification for the single family residential. You may ask why this is noteworthy. If you live in Southdowns you are familiar with its proximity to LSU. You are also familiar with the rental homes in your area too. Although […]
April 18, 2011
January 1, 2010 the popular Caterie bar and restaurant was ablaze. Well over a year later there are signs of progress that the shopping center on the edge of Baton Rouge’s Southdowns neighborhood is moving forward. The AT&T building is complete and word is that Burgersmith will fill the shell next door. Burgersmith is a […]
April 18, 2011
As anyone is Southdowns is aware, the sewer project on Stanford Ave is making headway. EJ Amato with Baton Rouge Public Works Sewer Dept. tells me this 400 day project named the Highland/Buccanan Project started on 9/1/2010. Its anticipated completion date of 10/5/2011. Gillmore and Sons was awarded the bid that encompasses Stanford Ave., Valley St. […]
April 15, 2011
Residents of Southdowns and Baton Rouge have enjoyed the footpath median along Stuart Ave from Hyacinth to Perkins. Many walk their dogs, take a jog, walk to school or catch the Southdowns Parade along this route. Craig at City of Baton Rouge Architectural Services tells me that the new footpath on Stuart Ave. in Southdowns will follow the […]
April 15, 2011
If you have spent any length of time in Southdowns (a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA) you may have noticed the lack of cell reception (depending on your service provider). Your provider may tell you that there is a “corrupted tower” in the area that is compromising your service, etc. Well, your solution might be as […]
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