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 […]
If there is a special person in our area’s hospitality industry that you would like to recognize, the Excellence in Hospitality Award may be the best way to do so. The award “celebrates the stories of resilience, innovation and creativity of our industry. This will enable us to shine a light on extraordinary individuals, teams […]
The former Big Sun Studios at 619 Edwards Street has recently sold to Joshua McPherson -owner – Tattoos By Auto. Downtown Shreveport welcomes this new business. From the number of followers/likes on Facebook, Tattoos by Auto appears to have quite the following. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/tattoosbyauto/
The former ML Bath Company, at 610 Market Street, is now under contract. The buildings that make up ML Bath total more than 43,000 square feet on one of downtown’s busiest streets. Plans call for the properties to join a growing creative industry/creative ecosystem in Shreveport. Watch the eBlast for more information. The ML Bath […]
If you missed the first Artwalk of the year, don’t worry. The DDA presents this monthly art market (April – September, November and December) featuring live music, fun, great food, and a unique opportunity to meet and greet some of our area’s most talented artists. Venues hosting the April Artwalk were: artspace, Lofts at 624 […]
Cindy T. recalls shopping at Selber Brothers, Rubensteins, Palais Royal, and Goldrings for the perfect Easter dress, matching shoes, gloves, and purse. “My mom and I would wait until the last minute each year to shop for my Easter dress and then hurry downtown to find the perfect outfit. We loved shopping at Selber Brothers […]
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