The new plan will focus on attracting more residents from all income levels to downtown and bringing more activity to the riverfront.

Sasaki was chosen as the planning firm to lead Plan Baton Rouge III, the third installment of downtown Baton Rouge's master plan.

Baton Rouge leaders are moving forward with the next phase of a long-term development plan aimed at transforming downtown into a world-class destination. The focus of Phase Three is revitalizing the riverfront,