If you’ve recently walked by Artspace, you might have noticed the new planters brightening up the area. The old tree grates, which had become an eyesore and potential hazard after the trees were removed, have been replaced with planters full of colorful plants. This improvement, spearheaded by the Downtown Development Authority, addresses safety concerns and […]
Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Chief Wayne Smith, and the Shreveport Police Department celebrated the opening of the new SPD facility at 430 Travis Street this week. Thanks to the community partners at SWEPCO, this new addition is set to increase SPD’s presence in our downtown area. We heard from several community leaders and stakeholders. Mayor Arceneaux […]
Donna Fricker, preservation expert and former staff member of the Louisiana Office of Historic Preservation, once said that Shreveport’s historic stock was only second to New Orleans. Over the years, though, Downtown Shreveport has lost numerous properties but now has some safeguards in place to protect its inventory. The 180-day demolition delay, approved by City […]
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