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Lunch & Discover Kicks Off with a Great First Event

The Downtown Development Authority was excited to launch the first Lunch & Discover event this week, and thanks to the support of our downtown partners and community members, it was a success. We would like to extend a special thank you to 400 Texas for hosting the inaugural event and providing a welcoming space for […]

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Groundbreaking of the G-Dome

A major milestone for Downtown Shreveport! This week, community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the G-Dome, the future home of a new entertainment destination in downtown. Before the groundbreaking event, 50 Cent shared updates in an open forum at the Shreveport Convention Center.  During the forum he spoke on his […]

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Find it Downtown: One Texas Centre, 415 Texas Street

One Texas Centre is a beautiful boutique style professional office building located in the heart of downtown Shreveport. The five-story atrium with a fountain provides a tranquil relaxed setting with nicely appointed common areas. Convenient parking is located in the basement garage, as well as in the adjacent surface level lots. One Texas Centre has […]

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Lunch & Discover Kick-Off

Downtown Shreveport is inviting employees, residents, and visitors to take a break from the office and experience the energy of downtown during the inaugural Lunch & Discover event on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 400 Texas Street. Designed to showcase the businesses, restaurants, and unique experiences that make downtown Shreveport […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

Do You Know Your Downtown: Where is this building in downtown and can it be yours?   705 Texas Street was renovated in 1983 by the late Richard LeBlanc and Townsley Schwab. The project cost at the time was $450,000 that was financed through the issuance of industrial revenue bonds. It was part of a […]

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More Downtown Memories: Send Us Yours

Memories: Patricia C. Remembering Hank Williams in Downtown “My Aunt Mary lived in Shreveport and was friends with Murrell Stansell. She would frequently visit the restaurant he owned on Texas Street in downtown. It was called the Bantam Grill and it was there that she met the legendary Hank Williams. She told me that he […]

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City of Shreveport and Downtown Development Authority Partner to Launch Five-Year Strategic Retail Plan for Downtown

SHREVEPORT, La. — The City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority are partnering to launch a public survey that will help guide the development of a strategic retail plan for Downtown Shreveport. The survey is part of a broader initiative with Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies. The effort will include discovery and […]

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Open House for 229 Milam

If you’ve ever wondered what the condos at 229 Milam Street offer in luxury living, you’ll soon have a chance to see a few of the homes up close.  The condos at 229 Milam Street are luxurious enough to grace the cover of Architectural Design magazine.  An upcoming Open House will give you the chance […]

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Find it Downtown: 721 Snow Street

Find it Downtown: 721 Snow Street 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 […]

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