Streets & Drainage

Q: Will there be adjacent subdivision connectivity?

A: Yes. Streets connecting adjacent neighborhoods include Tupelo, Orchid, Arrowhead, Mimosa, Dauphine, Hyacinth and N. Pointer Court. This connectivity to the surrounding neighborhoods provides quicker, easier access to Rouzan's amenities for the adjacent residents and subdivisions, while promoting walking as a feasible form of transportation. Rouzan's connectivity weaves it seamlessly into the existing neighborhoods, creating unified communities that share amenities, rather than several isolated neighborhoods separated by fences and brick walls.

Q: Do you plan to build a wall near Glasgow Avenue?

A: No, we are not walling off views of Rouzan. Our design and intent is to create and maintain many desirable views and green space. This is an important element of placemaking, as opposed to rapidly developing a subdivision. Streets will be designed to align with and showcase natural and manmade structures at their termini. This is called terminating a vista and is one mark of thoughtful community design.

Q: Exactly how will Rouzan's design alleviate traffic congestion?

A: Baton Rouge has seen an increase in population and, consequently, the number of vehicles on our roads. Based on our analysis of current traffic patterns and our in-depth understanding of how concepts like Rouzan will function once they're fully developed, we believe there will be many positives regarding traffic:

  • Less traffic due to reduced number of trips by residents. In a TND, many needs can be satisfied within the community itself, thus reducing traffic impact on the external streets.
  • Reduction in miles traveled for work. Rouzan provides a welcome alternative for homebuyers seeking to avoid the isolation and long commutes of living in subdivisions in the outlying areas. Rouzan homeowners can enjoy lower gas consumption and emissions, plus more time for family, friends and community life.
  • Biking and walking can reduce traffic. Rouzan is designed to be a pedestrian- and bike-friendly neighborhood, balancing the needs of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Rouzan streets will be lower speed and curving rather than straight, with wide sidewalks and pedestrian-scale amenities. Roadways will connect to each other, allowing numerous routes from point to point. Greenways and trails will allow for easy pedestrian and bicycle transportation.
  • Ability to capture pass-by traffic. Many residents prefer staying in their own immediate neighborhood for household needs, avoiding major intersections or busy streets. Rouzan's neighborhood services would be closer and more accessible without having to travel to nearby shopping centers.
  • Connectivity of streets will impose less traffic impact on Perkins Road. Rouzan's streets will interconnect with adjacent streets, providing multiple access points to adjacent neighborhoods as required by city ordinance.

Q: What are your plans to handle potential drainage issues?

A: As a longtime Baton Rouge developer, JTS is very familiar with the drainage patterns for the city. We understand the importance of designing and building in strict accordance with the principles and rules of our local ordinances. In addition, we've taken an extra step of studying storm water management needs and the impact of drainage on the community. Finally, JTS will commission a drainage study for approval by the Department of Public Works.