You Said,
We Heard
Help Shape the Future of North Baton Rouge.
Your voice matters.
Take the Community Survey
Our Purpose
Why This Campaign Exists
Too often, development happens without meaningful community input.
You Said, We Heard is about changing that.
Listen First
Not assume — we start by hearing what matters to you.
Capture Real Needs
Your priorities and concerns drive the conversation.
Transparent Process
Every step of planning stays open and visible.
Reflect the People
Future development should mirror who lives here.
Focus Areas
The Two Focus Sites
Two key locations in North Baton Rouge that could transform the community.
📍 Scenic Highway — Open 6-Acre Tract
- Scenic Highway, directly next to Cadence Apartments
This is a vacant 6-acre site located immediately adjacent to the Cadence Apartments corridor. Because of its size and visibility, this site has the potential to significantly impact the surrounding neighborhood. We are seeking community input on what types of uses, amenities, or services would best support residents and the broader area.
📍 Plank Road & Choctaw Drive
- Intersection of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive
This site sits at a well-known intersection and serves as a daily touchpoint for the surrounding community. Your insight will help determine what type of development would best serve local needs while strengthening the corridor.
Your Input
What We Want to Hear From You
We’re asking for your honest input. There are no right or wrong answers — your perspective matters.
What is missing in these areas?
What do residents need more of?
What should be avoided?
What would improve quality of life here?
What would you like to see for the future of this community?
Our Mission
Where Capital Meets Housing Justice
Housing Justice Capital Fund is a capital-focused platform dedicated to advancing scalable, investable solutions to the affordable housing crisis. We operate at the intersection of capital allocation, development strategy, and housing justice.
Collected & Summarized
Your feedback is documented transparently.
Shared with Stakeholders
Responses go to project partners and decision-makers.
Guides Development
Community input shapes future concepts.
Reflected Back
Follow-up communications share what we heard.
Community Engagement Events Calendar
Presented by Gaudet & Associates | In Partnership with Build EBR & Paragon Advisors
We are committed to making sure community voices directly shape development decisions in Scotlandville and the Dixie community. Below are upcoming engagement opportunities.
Scotlandville Kickoff Community Event
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 616 Harding Boulevard, Southern University Campus, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
- Large-group facilitated discussion
- Small-group breakout sessions
- Structured feedback collection
- Professional documentation of community priorities
Purpose:
To gather direct input from residents, Southern University stakeholders, faith leaders, and business owners regarding development at Scenic Highway (6-acre tract next to Cadence Apartments) and the Plank Road & Choctaw Drive corridor. Your voice will directly inform site planning and development recommendations.
Dixie Community Kickoff Engagement Meeting
🕑 Time: Time to be Confirmed
📍 Location: Dixie Community (Venue to be Confirmed)
- Identify initial community priorities
- Capture concerns and development ideas
- Begin structured feedback documentation
Dixie Community Kickoff (Extended Engagement)
Continuation of structured engagement including targeted outreach to:
- Southern University stakeholders
- Long-term residents
- Local business owners
Launch of the "You Said, We Heard" Community Strike Team
- Door-to-door engagement
- In-person surveys
- Direct resident conversations
Door-to-Door Surveys & Embedded Engagement
- Canvassing residents unable to attend meetings
- Capturing renter, senior, family, and long-term resident perspectives
- Validating kickoff meeting findings
Final Community Town Hall & Engagement Close-Out
Purpose:
Present high-level themes heard to date. Validate community priorities. Provide transparency on how input will shape development decisions.
Draft Community Engagement Summary Completed
Final Presentation to Build EBR
Submission of “You Said, We Heard” Video Documentary
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Our Commitment to the Community
We are committed to listening, documenting what we hear, and responding with action.
You said. We heard. And we're building with you in mind.
Gaudet & Associates
In partnership with Southern University A&M College
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