Streetscape in General

BN-02

Observation

Brick streets and sidewalks lay underneath the asphalt of many streets. Residents would like to have them back.

Discussion

The removal of the asphalt and the maintenance of bricks are not something that the residents can expect the city to pay for. However, property values are likely to rise on streets where the brick is exposed.

Recommendation

On a block-by-block basis, owners may elect to incur the expense, and have their asphalt streets restored to brick (where the brick is intact).

Responsibility

Downtown Development District and Plan Baton Rouge

Project Status

Removal of asphalt to restore brick streets - DPW has agreed to add brick crosswalks as part of the North Boulevard widening.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms


Product

Streetscape Improvement

Responsibility

DDD & PBR

Implementing Agent

DPW

Feasibility Analysis

DPW

Initial Financing

DPW

Project Financing

Private Investment

Timing

P3