Baton Rouge Mayor Launches 100-Day Neighborhood Transformation

A mayor is turning neighborhood cleanup into something bigger: a springboard for real change in North Baton Rouge.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards is calling on volunteers to join a Neighborhood Cleanup Day on June 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event launches his 100 Day Transformation Initiative, starting at Istrouma High School and focusing on streets between North Foster Drive and Addison Street.

Volunteers will tackle litter removal, debris pickup, and beautification work across seven streets including Addison Street, Jean Street, Underwood Avenue, Frey Street, Bradley Street, Wilmot Street, Osborne Avenue, and Ritterman Avenue. Parking is available in the football stadium lot.

But Edwards made clear this isn't just about picking up trash on a Saturday morning. "This neighborhood deserves investment, attention and care," he said.

His vision goes beyond clean streets. The goal is for residents, community partners, and volunteers to create momentum that carries forward for the full 100 days ahead.

The Ripple Effect

This cleanup represents a shift in how cities can approach neighborhood revitalization. Instead of top-down programs, Edwards is inviting the community to be part of the solution from day one.

When neighbors work side by side to improve their streets, they build connections that last long after the cleanup ends. Those relationships become the foundation for sustained change.

The 100-day timeline creates urgency and accountability. Residents won't wait years to see results. They'll witness tangible improvements in their neighborhood throughout the summer.

North Baton Rouge gets a fresh start, powered by people who believe their community deserves better.

Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up by emailing yburnette-lankford@brla.gov.