OtherTabledBeauregard Town, south of Government Street

RV-4-25 — St. James, France, and Europe Street rights-of-way

Baton Rouge

Description

Proposal to vacate portions of three streets in the Beauregard Town historic district; hearing February 18.

Impact summary

Delayed so residents can weigh in on the historic brick streets downtown before the streets are vacated.

Applicant

Address: Beauregard Town, south of Government Street

At a glance

Hearings: 2
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 2

Last vote · Planning Commission

Tabled9–0, unanimous

Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

Feb 2, 2026Tabled 9–0

Planning Commission - Feb 2, 2026

Vacation of downtown streets for the Belle of Baton Rouge casino redevelopment was approved on consent, then reconsidered and deferred to February 23.

Jan 14, 2026

Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Jan 14, 2026

Proposal to vacate portions of three streets in the Beauregard Town historic district; hearing February 18.

Related issues (1)

Beauregard Town street right-of-way revocation

The casino's redevelopment required vacating old downtown streets, some of which sit under buildings. Commissioner Coleman deferred approval because residents concerned about historic brick streets weren't included in earlier meetings.

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