The Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce, Shreveport Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and Shreveport DDA hosted a welcome reception for the new Shreveport DDA Executive Director, Cedric B. Glover. The event took place at Artspace, where community members gathered to show their support. The evening was highlighted by delicious catering from Ono Hawaiian, adding […]
With daylight saving time ending and shorter days upon us, keeping your business well-lit becomes even more essential. Good lighting doesn’t just improve the visual appeal of your storefront; it also boosts pedestrian safety and makes it easier for customers to find you after dark. The DDA’s Lighting Improvement Micro Grant Program is designed to […]
Join us in welcoming Cedric B. Glover, the new Executive Director of the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority! A special reception will be held on Tuesday, November 7th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Artspace. This event offers an opportunity to meet Cedric, hear his vision for Downtown Shreveport, and celebrate a new chapter for […]
When and why did Shreveport decide to install parking meters? At some point, you may have wondered when or why Shreveport began considering the installation of parking meters. According to an article in the Shreveport Times, Shreveport began considering the use of Parking meters in 1935, if not before then! A mere 4 months after […]
Downtown Shreveport’s streets come alive for Artwalk, an event that showcases our local artists, businesses, and community spirit. For this special edition of Block by Block, we’re diving into some of the Artwalk Stops on Texas Street. Artspace Located at 708 Texas Street, Artspace has been a strong hub of Shreveport’s art scene since 2005. […]
The City of Shreveport ordinance states a parking violations occurs when part or all of a vehicle extends beyond the designated parking stall boundary lines. However, ShrevePark Parking offers some flexibility and will only issue a ticket if the vehicle’s tires are on or over the lines, front or back. Patrollers do not issue citations […]
A recent report from Shreveport’s Small Business Task Force, working alongside the nonprofit Cities Work, sheds light on the obstacles faced by local entrepreneurs. While startup fees in Shreveport are relatively low, the report highlights an array of regulatory hurdles, outdated processes, and prolonged wait times that make it challenging for small businesses to launch […]
Prize Fest, the award-winning celebration of Film, Food, Music and Comedy, announced its winners from a live-broadcasted awards show watched throughout the country and the world. The festival, now in its thirteenth year, showcased the work of independent filmmakers, musicians, chefs and comedians during a festival spanning October 16-20 across multiple venues in downtown Shreveport, […]
Downtown is celebrating Halloween all month long with loads of special events for all ages. Check back frequently for updates! Do you have something to add to our Spooky Downtown list? Send it to us @dda@downtownshreveport.com. Mutiny at Shreveport Aquarium 601 Clyde Fant Parkway Daily through October 31st The pirate adventure is back! The Aquarium […]
As we continue exploring Downtown Shreveport block by block, let’s head to Milam Street. This part of Milam is situated between Market and Spring – where historic buildings and community-focused businesses tell the story of the city and the service to its people. Red River Bank At 601 Market Street, Red River Bank calls the […]
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