WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced today that the city of Baton Rouge will receive $29.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to revitalize three neighborhoods: East Fairfield, Smiley Heights and Melrose East.

The funding is through a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant.

“I want to thank the federal government for working with Baton Rouge to transform blighted neighborhoods,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “This is positive news for the families who live in East Fairfield, Smiley Heights and Melrose East.  Soon they will have green spaces instead of abandoned buildings.”

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