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Downtown Shreveport Website Gets a Fresh New Look!

We’re thrilled to unveil the newly updated Downtown Shreveport website! Our goal was to create a more seamless and enjoyable online experience for you. With improved navigation and a bright design that reflects our colorful branding, the website is now more closely aligned with the spirit of our downtown community. This update doesn’t just improve […]

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The Power of Data

In today’s fast-paced world, data isn’t just for big corporations—it’s a crucial tool for small businesses, especially in a busy area like Downtown Shreveport. Gathering and analyzing data can help you better understand your customers, tailor your marketing efforts, and ultimately grow your business. At its core, data tells you who your customers are, what […]

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Downtown Shreveport’s Mounted & Bicycle Support Group Receives Grant for Special Response Team Drone Unit

The Shreveport Police Department Downtown Unit Mounted & Bicycle Support Group recently submitted grant applications on behalf of the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) Special Response Team (SRT) Drone Unit, to assist them in seeking additional funding to acquire essential equipment that will enhance the team’s capabilities and further improve public safety in the Shreveport community. […]

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Out With The Old – In With The New

It’s been 21 years since our downtown wayfinding signage was installed. In that time, Downtown Shreveport has seen plenty of exciting changes—new businesses, attractions, and developments. However, one thing has become clear: the signs are not. They have faded and are no longer as colorful or easy to read as they once were. The DDA […]

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We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from our downtown businesses and property owners about the impact of the recent festival events, your suggestions, and any general feedback you may have. Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxcx3dm Thank you for taking the time to complete this quick survey. Your input is invaluable in helping the DDA better support our businesses and […]

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Sci-Port is closing, but not for long!

On August 14th, Sci-port made an announcement that they will be closing… but not for long!  According to their post,  Sci-Port will be temporarily closed from September 2 through September 17 for some exciting upgrades and will reopen on September 18. We are excited and cannot wait to see what Sci-port has in store for […]

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What About Parking – Permit Parking

We offer competitive [inexpensive] Permit Parking in some slower parts of Downtown  When we launched the Park Mobile App on May 1, 2017, we were trying to figure out the best way to address our outdated parking meters.  The Park Mobile App allowed us to provide several new, user-friendly options for the citizens of Shreveport.  […]

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Geek’d Con is Back!

You have been waiting and it is finally here. Geek’d Con is back! Geek’d Con is a fan favorite event according to their website,  “For local geeks. By local geeks.”  Thanks to the incredible support of the Shreveport-Bossier community, Geek’d Con has grown into the biggest pop culture event in the Ark-La-Tex and one of […]

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