Summary
Baton Rouge is targeting its 10 worst blighted commercial properties, with plans to either rehab or demolish abandoned strip malls and derelict buildings. If one is near you, the payoff could be fewer eyesores and safer neighborhoods.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
The city may spend public money on cleanup or demolition, but the hope is that restored properties raise nearby values and tax revenue.
Nearby residents and businesses get fewer eyesores, safer streets, and possibly higher property values.
Owners of the targeted properties could face repair or demolition costs and city enforcement pressure.
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