Question: “The space I parked in indicated I had a 1-hr. limit. I was only parked for about 40 minutes, so why did I get a ticket?” Answer: You were parked in a Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone. These zones were created to be used, exclusively, by commercial vehicles needing to load and/or unload. Per Section […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Downtown Shreveport Artwalk returns May 1, 2024 from 5-8 pm! All on-street parking is free after 5 pm. Artwalk is for all ages and is free to attend! Art Stops & Shops The Agora Borealis, […]
Opening today (April 19): Perfect Days “Enjoy the soft and sentimental life of Perfect Days! Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.” […]
May Artwalk: Coming May 1, 2024 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for the downtown Artwalk. Venues will include locations on Lake Street, Crockett, Cotton, and Edwards. Artists who want to participate, should contact the DDA office at 318-222-7403 or dda@downtownshreveport.com. Stay tuned for Facebook posts.
The Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau asked us to help publicize the following: Press Conference at the American Rose Center (8877 Jefferson Paige Rd), Monday, April 22, 3:00 p.m. to discuss the national Jefferson Highway Association, the byway itself, and the group’s multi-day pilgrimage along the historic byway in route to their annual conference in […]
The Downtown Development District is designated and authorized by the Louisiana Legislature as a special taxing district. The District was created by Act No. 573 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature to halt property deterioration in the central business district. Why: Because the central business district is very important to the overall […]
Statement Regarding Dees Building/Dripp Donuts April 16, 2024, 11:25 a.m. I serve concurrently as the Interim Director of DSDC2, Inc., Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation, and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The DSDC2, Inc. is the owner of 421 Market (Dees Building/Dripp Donuts). The DDA does not own and has no control over that property. Turning to […]
Seventy years ago, a small group of parents had a dream to better meet the needs of their children with disabilities. As a result of that dream, The Arc Caddo-Bossier was founded in 1954 to develop unique programs and services for children with disabilities. The organization is still meeting those needs today. “To commemorate this […]
400 Texas Street, at the corner of Edwards and Texas Street, is one of downtown Shreveport’s premier high-rise buildings. Hayden Wallace of Berkshire Hathaway HS Ally Real Estate is now the leasing agent for the 203,000 square foot, Class A, office building. If your business is looking to expand or relocate to downtown Shreveport, this […]
Historic properties in a Cultural District or Downtown Development District, if qualified, can earn 25% in tax credits for rehabilitation projects. The State Commercial Tax Credit Program, originally created in 2002 to encourage redevelopment of income-producing historic buildings, is still in place today and helping downtown Shreveport save its historic building inventory. The enabling program […]
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