Central’s 2011 Development of the Year

By Woody Jenkins.

CENTRAL  — The Village at Magnolia Square was named Central’s Development of the Year at the 2nd Annual Central Business Award ceremonies.

Developer Jimmy Nunnally accepted the award on behalf of himself and his partner, Steele Pollard, from Jr. Shelton.

The Village at Magnolia Square is the first Traditional Neighborhood Development approved for East Baton Rouge Parish.  It was designed by Steve Oubre, who also designed River Ranch in Lafayette.

The Village at Magnolia Square, which is located on Lovett Road, will consist of 500 homes, 65,000 square feet of retail space including a grocer, coffee shop, restaurant, health club, and office space. The Village has a stately, classical style reminiscent of New Orleans architecture.  Located on 185 acres, it will have two five-acre stocked lakes and numerous amenities.