Baton Rouge, LA (February 11, 2025) – Partners Southeast, the development arm of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA), is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Cypress River Lofts on February 19, 2025. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1382 Duane St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.This momentous occasion celebrates the completion of the third phase of the River South initiative, an ongoing commitment to transforming South Baton Rouge with quality housing options. The investment continues EBRPHA’s efforts to invest in South Baton Rouge, which began in 2002 with the awarding of a HOPE VI grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This multi-phase development started with River South Phase I, a scattered- site community that consists of thirty-three (33) homes. Phase II includes an additional forty-six (46) homes.
The $8.5 million Cypress River Lofts community consists of nineteen (19) modern, one- and three- bedroom, loft apartments designed to foster a vibrant, sustainable community.
“Cypress River Lofts is more than just a beautiful housing development—it is a testament to what’s possible when vision, dedication, and collaboration come together to transform communities. This new community is about providing working families and professionals with not just a place to live, but a foundation for stability, opportunity, and growth. At Partners Southeast, we are committed to creating spaces that uplift people and neighborhoods, ensuring that every family has ACCESS to the dignity and security of a well-built home. Today, we celebrate progress, but more importantly, we reaffirm our mission to build a stronger Capital Region —one community at a time,” said J. Wesley Daniels Jr., CEO of Partners Southeast.
The ribbon-cutting event will feature remarks from local officials, including Mayor-President Sid Edwards, as well as a tour of the new community. The ceremony will showcase the advanced features of Cypress River Lofts, which include modern designs and energy-efficient amenities that promote a quality living environment for all families to live, work and play.
Cypress River Lofts was made possible by financial investment from the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) through its HOME Investment Partnership Program and Neighborhood Landlord Rental Program (NLRP). Home Bank provided both construction and permanent financing for the community. EBRPHA executed a long-term ground lease to ensure sustained affordability of the site.
“We’re proud to continue investing in Baton Rouge and the Capital Region,” said Janelle Brown, COO of Partners Southeast. “The success of this project, along with our past phases of River South, demonstrates the potential of combining public and private capital to drive growth, enhance neighborhoods, and create new housing opportunities.”
Cypress River Lofts joins the rapidly developing Nicholson and Highland Road corridors, which are being transformed into key areas for growth and innovation. The community is located near major areas such as the Water Campus and the 30-acre Nicholson Drive development led by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT).
About Partners Southeast
For the past 20 years, Partners Southeast has sought to use housing as a vehicle to make measurable impacts in Education, Economic Opportunities, and Health & Wellness in communities throughout the Southeast. Partners Southeast provides and develops quality housing opportunities for individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization. Focusing on strategic investments in People, Neighborhoods and Housing, seamlessly mixing market-rate and affordable units, Partners Southeast creates vibrant and diverse communities. For more information on Partners Southeast, visit www.partnerssoutheast.com
