A $50 million development with a grocery store and retail is in the works off Harding Boulevard in North Baton Rouge, a project that could cap off years of efforts to bring supermarkets to the area.
A groundbreaking event for The BLVD at Harding, in the Howell Place development, is set for Monday. Its anchor tenant is Harvest Fresh, which would be the only full-service grocery store in its immediate area, widening access to food and essential items, those involved in the project say.
Charles Johnson, a representative for the BLVD Development Group, said Harding Boulevard will be home to Harvest Fresh’s first location, and the brand aims to establish itself statewide. Harvest Fresh is part of a co-op partnership with Associated Grocers, he said…