Downtown Shreveport is a home for businesses and essential services that serve the entire Shreveport community. In this edition of Block by Block, we’re highlighting a section of Milam Street, home to a mix of entrepreneurial spaces, government services, retail gems, and professional offices. We begin at The Office Hub, a perfect spot for startups, […]
As many of you have seen, the DDA Board has voted to offer Cedric Glover the position of Executive Director. We are excited to welcome Cedric and look forward to his leadership. Currently, the DDA is in contract negotiations, and we have received several media inquiries. We ask that all questions, media requests, or other […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the unanimous decision to appoint former Shreveport Mayor and State Representative, Cedric Glover, as the new Executive Director. After an extensive 9-month search process to find the ideal successor to our previous leadership, we are excited to welcome Mr. Glover into this pivotal […]
The Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is kicking off an exciting process to update the Great Expectations: Shreveport-Caddo 2030 Master Plan. This initiative, known as One Shreveport, is all about creating a shared community vision for the city’s future. One Shreveport will serve as a guide for the city’s growth and development, covering areas like […]
We ran across some stories about scammers using parking QR Codes to capture your payment information and steal from your accounts! We haven’t experienced any parking QR Code scams in Shreveport, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen here. With that in mind, we wanted to give you some pointers because any QR code can […]
Notice Of Meeting The Board of Directors and Members of the Search Committee of the Downtown Development Authority will hold a Special Call meeting on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the SWEPCO Business Center, 416 Travis Street, 2nd Floor. The DDA Board anticipates going into Executive Session to discuss the character, professional […]
Downtown Shreveport is home to an array of unique businesses that bring creativity, craftsmanship, and essential services to the community. Block by Block aims to showcase these businesses that call downtown home and make Downtown Shreveport a special place to live, work, and discover. We begin by exploring Lake Street. One gem that can be […]
The Downtown Development Authority partnered with downtown and local businesses, Tim Hoover, Horticulturist with Shreveport Aquarium, Garrison’s Nursery, and the DDA’s Streetscape crew to launch the Adopt-A-Pot beautification initiative that has brightened our downtown area with stunning EarthPlanters. Since their arrival, these beautiful planters and plantings have been a standout feature in downtown Shreveport, adding […]
We had not one but two ribbon cuttings on Texas Street yesterday! We’re thrilled to congratulate Cooper’s Corner and Ono Hawaiian Grill on their grand openings! Cooper’s Corner has undergone a beautiful renovation and is now home to a variety of downtown businesses, breathing new life into this historic building. Ono Hawaiian Grill has also […]
We are thrilled to see that Chef Niema DiGrazia has joined Abby Singer’s Bistro as their new Executive Chef! Chef DiGrazia has made an impact in the region with her innovative culinary creations, first through her food truck, her restaurant, Niema’s Cookery Corner, and as a competitor in the Food Prize’s Golden Fork competition. Her […]
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