Tentative Itinerary
Transportation will be provided to and from all conference activities outlined below with pick up and drop off from the recommended hotel accommodation.

Day 1: Exploring Arts and Culture in Downtown Baton Rouge

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
11:00 – 11:30am

Conference Registration – TBD

11:30 – 1:00pm
Opening Luncheon & Welcome (Lunch provided by host organization)

Presentation of the Baton Rouge Community and Health District

1:00-5:30—Walking and Bus Tour Blocks (Details forthcoming)

5:30 – 7:00 pm
Networking Event
Light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails provided

Dinner on your own

Day 2: The Baton Rouge Health District & Beyond

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Breakfast on your own. A list of coffee shops and venues downtown will be provided.

8:00-8:30—load up on the bus for the first tour.

8:30 – 12:00pm—Bus Tour Block (Details forthcoming)

12:00pm
Lunch provided by host organization.
Keynote speaker based on survey interests

1:30 – 5:00 pm—Bus Tour Block (Details forthcoming)

7:00 – 9:00pm
Dinner provided by Host Organization

Day 3

Friday, October 27, 2023

8:30 – 10:30 am
Breakfast (Provided by host organization)
Debrief and Announcement of next host city.

10:30 am
Conclude

Tentative Learning Block Topics:

Downtown Baton Rouge: Blending Historic Structures with Modern Amenities

• Repurposing real estate
• Flagship public library resources
• Arts and Culture revitalization
• Downtown living

University Living: Louisiana State University and Southern University

• Leveraging college events to spur economic activity
• Housing developments
• Innovation and Research

Baton Rouge Health District: Anchor Assets Creating Healthy Living

• Mixed Development Usage: Perkins Rowe
• State of the Art Facilities
• Future Developments: Passenger Rail, Complete Streets
• Anchor Oriented Community Design: Healthcare, Education facilities, Childcare, Housing

Mid-City Redevelopment: Revitalizing Community Structures

• Mid-City Health Campus
• Road Enhancements
• Mixed Use Social Spaces and Nightlife
• BREC Parks and Recreation
• Youth City Lab: shared space for learning.

A Tale of Two Cities: North Baton Rouge Economic Development Efforts

• North Baton Rouge Economic Development District
• Baton Roots: Community Farm and Garden
• North Baton Rouge Training Initiative