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Mission Statement

To make the City-Parish a more sustainable place by providing the Department of Public Works with progressive planning advice and coordination; spatial research and analysis; and, promotion of environmentally-conscious innovations in infrastructure, building and site design.
 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Manage DPW infrastructure planning efforts to facilitate smart growth.

Assist in the development of DPW policies, procedures and standards as they relate to planning issues,

Coordinate DPW planning efforts with other local, regional, state and federal plans,

Provide guidance and interpretation of planning-related materials,

Develop and update DPW GIS data,

Perform spatial research and analysis and provide mapping services,

Develop, monitor and update a comprehensive transportation plan.

• Promote environmentally-conscious innovations in infrastructure, building and site design.

Promote and stay abreast of innovations in alternative fuels; in transportation systems, including TDM and ITS; and, in building and site design, including LEED certification,

Seek grants to fund the development of environmentally-conscious DPW projects.

• Provide the public with information relative to the Division’s mission.
   

SMART GROWTH

A land development pattern characterized by:

• Compact neighborhoods

• Bicycle and pedestrian friendly design

• Transit-oriented development

Development Policy Manual

The Department of Public Works is creating a Development Policy Manual, a document that will describe the development-related processes, procedures and requirements administered by DPW. A draft of the DPM will be posted soon for review and comment.

Development Policy FAQ Sheets

These FAQ sheets are one-sheet summaries of information found in the Development Policy Manual. More FAQ sheets will be posted as they are developed.

Stormwater Management

Drainage | Sewer
Development Review Committee (DRC)

Other Useful Information
Unified Development Code
City-Parish Planning Commission Land Development Guide
 

SUSTAINABILITY

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition

GBRCCC’s Coordinator is also an employee of the Infrastructure Planning Division, lending the City-Parish her expertise in alternative fuels, and providing research and funding support for sustainable initiatives.

This Office Features Sustainable Products
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification
 

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

A system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth.

DPW GIS Overview

Geographic Information Systems Manual

The Department of Public Works is creating a Geographic Information Systems Manual, a document that will describe the standard operating procedures and guidelines for the use of DPW’s GIS, as well as detailed descriptions of all GIS data developed and/or maintained by DPW. A draft of the GIS Manual will be posted soon for review and comment.

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