downtown Baton Rouge
Coverage of downtown Baton Rouge in the Nexus archive.
- Downtown Baton Rouge safety debate continues after Third Street fight
A weekend fight on Third Street has spurred a broader conversation regarding safety in downtown Baton Rouge. This debate involves business owners and police concerning appropriate staffing levels and who bears responsibility when disturbances occur in the street.
- Following delays, Nexus sets new move-in date for downtown headquarters
Nexus Louisiana will begin operating from its new downtown Baton Rouge headquarters at 440 on Third starting Aug. 15, following supply chain delays that caused weeks of remote work.
- 19th Judicial District Courthouse closed due to power outage
The 19th Judicial District Courthouse in downtown Baton Rouge is closed on Thursday due to a power outage. The closure is attributed to the power outage affecting the facility.
- A multiphase effort is underway to restore downtown’s urban tree canopy
Downtown Baton Rouge is initiating a multiphase project to restore its urban tree canopy by planting new street trees in vacant sidewalk 'tree wells.' Local partners, including city agencies and environmental groups, aim to enhance shade, reduce urban heat, improve air quality, and manage stormwater runoff. The first phase involves 100 new trees, with future plans to fill remaining gaps.