$3.4 Million Investment in Baton Rouge Health District Gateway Enhancements
17 Nov 2023
BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Commerce, via its Economic Development Administration (E.D.A.), announced a significant $4.4 million investment in Louisiana's infrastructure. This allocation is geared towards strengthening the areas recently affected by disasters. A significant portion will be directed to the Baton Rouge Health District, in collaboration with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, for vital enhancements.
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Primary Baton Rouge gateway junctions to receive streetscaping, greenscaping, and wayfinding enhancement treatments include the I-10 interstate approach to Essen Blvd; I- 10 interstate approach to Bluebonnet Blvd; I-10 interstate approach to Ochsner-The Grove; Perkins Rd/Quail Dr; and Perkins Rd/Essen Blvd.
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The total investment in R.E.A.C.H. gateway infrastructure enhancements will be $3.4 million, to be supported with a $2.72 million Economic Development Administration (E.D.A.) grant along with an additional $680,000 in local funds provided by both the Baton Rouge City-Parish and the Health District.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo confirmed awarding a $2.72 million E.D.A. grant to the Baton Rouge Health District. The Baton Rouge Health District will direct this funding towards crucial infrastructure upgrades as part of the R.E.A.C.H. Gateway Infrastructure Enhancement Project (Regional Economic Acceleration through Coordinated Health Infrastructure). These upgrades, including improved signage and intersection enhancements, are essential for supporting business growth. Along with an additional $680,000 in local funds, provided in-part by both the City-Parish and the Health District, the total investment in the project reaches $3.4 million.
Steven Ceulemans, Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Health District, highlighted the project's significance: "The R.E.A.C.H. project is not just an investment in infrastructure, it's about creating a welcoming gateway to our district, enhancing its visual identity and resilience. This initiative is our largest federally funded project to date and is a key component in realizing our vision of Baton Rouge as a world-class health destination at the heart of a vibrant community."
The Baton Rouge Health District, comprising a coalition of prominent health-related institutions, is at the forefront of the R.E.A.C.H. initiative within a significant 1,200-acre area in the heart of Baton Rouge. This initiative is focused on augmenting the healthcare district into a destination that is not only resilient to future challenges but also inclusive and conducive to economic growth and vitality.
Mayor Broome expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: "In partnership with the Baton Rouge Health District, my administration has allocated $350,000 of MOVEBR funds to the R.E.A.C.H. project. This strategic investment will not only beautify intersections but also prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety. It's a crucial step in fortifying the economic impact and resilience of the Health District," said Mayor Broome.
Funded by the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023, these projects benefit from the E.D.A.'s additional $483 million in Economic Adjustment Assistance Program funds. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo remarked, "E.D.A.'s role is pivotal in aiding communities to recover from natural disasters and adapt to climate changes. We're committed to supporting Baton Rouge and West Monroe in their mission to provide growth-supporting infrastructure."
About the Baton Rouge Health District
The Baton Rouge Health District is a coalition of healthcare organizations committed to establishing a world-class health destination in Baton Rouge. This non-profit organization works collaboratively with healthcare providers, government entities, and educators to stimulate healthcare and economic development in the region. Founding members of the Baton Rouge Health District include Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University and Woman's Hospital. For more information, visit Baton Rouge Health District.
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