Broadmoor Middle School to become $15 million athletic complex

Broadmoor Middle School in Baton Rouge, closed since 2019, is set to be transformed into a $15 million athletic complex for elementary students. The plan includes an esports arena and multipurpose gym, addressing the growing demand for such facilities. The East Baton Rouge school board will vote on the proposal on March 20. The redevelopment will reduce the building's size from 86,500 square feet to 30,000 square feet, allowing for various sports and technology activities. Previous plans for the school included an arts conservatory, but those were abandoned due to high costs. The new complex aims to provide essential athletic spaces for local elementary schools, which currently lack adequate facilities.