Background Build Baton Rouge (BBR), also known as the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, is the official redevelopment agency for East Baton Rouge Parish. Established in 2007, BBR’s mission is to revitalize underinvested areas and promote equitable development throughout Baton Rouge. With an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million, BBR has a proven track record of success with substantial opportunity for growth. To date, the organization has: • Created 863 affordable housing units • Awarded $5.6 million in below-market-rate financing • Helped establish TIF Districts to generate funding for community improvements