Month: May 2024

Do You Want To Adopt A Pot: Five Need Sponsorships

If you have been out on the streets of downtown recently, you have likely noticed the combination of large and smaller planters with greenery, plants, and blooms.  The Adopt A Pot program is part of the DDA’s beautification efforts, and the pots are getting good reviews.  The sponsorship signs are now installed. Sponsorships are $300 […]

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June Artwalk: Wow!!!

The team at DDA (Monica Rogers, Stacie Leng, Kathleen Eddy, and Lauren Davidson) has been working really hard to make the June Artwalk one to remember.  And it’s going to be….so don’t miss it.  Check out their videos on the event page. The June ArtWalk will feature great stops, amazing art, delicious food, live music, […]

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And Then There is This

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is hosting its free monthly outdoor light show at the Bakowski Bridge of Lights…Glo Fest!  The event will feature live music, arts markets, a kids area, food truck court, street performances, and more!   Photo Credit: Shreveport Regional Arts Council  

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And There’s More in the Park: Jazz is Coming

“The Shreveport Regional Jazz Ensemble will present Big Band Jazz at Caddo Common Park on June 6th at 5:30 pm and June 9th at 1 pm.  Who doesn’t like listening to live jazz.  How would jazz be described?  Brainley.com says jazz is “an American style of music, evolved from various musical styles that makes use […]

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Spring and Summertime: Festivals and Events

Downtown Shreveport is home to numerous festivals and events, and this time of year brings lots of fun and festivities to the City Center.  June 15 th from 1 pm – 4 pm, the New Dimensions Choral Society will be performing in Caddo Common Park.  Don’t’ miss this amazing performance at the park which will […]

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Lighting Grants Available: Let Us Know If You Want One for Your Business

The DDA’s Lighting Improvement Micro Grant Program is designed to increase customer traffic, enhance pedestrian safety, and improve the visual appeal of the street by providing an economic incentive to retailers, restaurants, and other businesses for exterior and interior lighting which can be seen from the street. For exterior lighting that enhances pedestrian safety in […]

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What About Parking – Yard Parking

Can I get a ticket for parking in my own yard? If you are not parked in a permanent parking area, the answer is yes.  According to the City Ordinance, a permanent parking area must meet certain criteria.  A permanent parking area should be Asphalt, concrete or other hard surface made of dustless materials, or […]

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2024 IS A REASSESSMENT YEAR – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Every four years state Assessors have to reassess real properties.  The properties are reviewed to determine the current value.  That review, or assessment, will occur in 2024.  Why?  Because when market value changes, the assessed value of the property also changes.  Adding a pool, pool house, or garage, etc. can increase the value of your […]

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Downtown Shreveport Artwalk

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