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Downtown Leaders Welcome Petro Tower Lofts Team During Celebration at the Remington Hotel

Momentum continues to build for one of Downtown Shreveport’s most anticipated redevelopment projects. This week, the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC) hosted a welcome dinner at the historic Remington Suite Hotel & Spa for the Petro Tower Lofts development team as they spend the week in Shreveport finalizing plans ahead of the project’s anticipated construction. […]

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Shark Week Swims into Shreveport Aquarium

While millions of people will be watching sharks on television this summer, families in Northwest Louisiana can experience the real thing during Shark Week at Shreveport Aquarium, happening July 26 through August 2. Home to seven species of sharks, Shreveport Aquarium is celebrating these incredible ocean predators with eight days of live shark encounters, educational presentations, interactive activities and special events designed […]

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Find it downtown: Premium First Floor Space in Regions Tower Will Give Your Business a Prestigious Downtown Address

This beautiful, Class A office space is ideal for a bank or brokerage company with ground floor access and connected to the Regions Center atrium. Expansive windows and extraordinary architectural details are unmatched in the market. 7,918 sf is available at a negotiable lease rate. To see this space contact: Beth King, Beth King Real […]

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More Downtown Memories: Send Us Yours

Memories: Lillian T. My Grandma’s Elvis Memory “In 1954 my grandmother had to visit Shreveport. Her friend recommended she stay downtown at the Captain Shreve Hotel. That stay gave her a chance encounter with the King of Rock and Roll and one of the most exciting memories of her life. She shared this story with […]

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NOTICE OF QUORUM

Notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors may be present on July 22 at 6:00 PM during a dinner event held at the The Remington Hotel – 220 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 7110.

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Congratulations to the Greater Shreveport Chamber!

The Shreveport Downtown Development Authority congratulates the Greater Shreveport Chamber on the ribbon cutting for its new temporary location at 416 Travis Street, Suite 505 as renovations begin on its historic downtown building. The top-to-bottom renovation will include a new elevator, updated HVAC system, restored lobby and windows, renovated meeting spaces, a new multimedia boardroom […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

Do You Know Your Downtown: Do you know what this previous Ford dealership is now? Now home to the Andress Artist & Entrepreneur Center, this beautifully reimagined building is where creativity and entrepreneurship come together. The first floor features an art gallery and working artist studios, while the second floor offers modern commercial office space […]

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Find it downtown: 721 Snow Street – A flexible space for your business

This property offers approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of versatile office space, featuring three individual office suites, two restrooms, and ample on-site parking on a 0.5-acre lot. Conveniently located with easy access to major roadways, this property is ideal for professional offices, service businesses, or investment use. The flexible layout and generous lot size provide excellent […]

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SCI-PORT RECEIVES $400,000 STATE APPROPRIATION TO EXPAND STEM EDUCATION AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES

Shreveport, Louisiana, July 2, 2026 – Sci-Port Discovery Center is proud to announce it has officially received its award letter from the Louisiana Senate confirming a $400,000 state appropriation through House Bill 312/ ACT 961 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This investment will support the expansion of Sci-Port’s educational programming while funding exciting improvements throughout the […]

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