Businesses

A New Way to Ride: The Noble Pedicab Rolls Into Downtown During Mudbug Madness & F1 Powerboat Weekend

This weekend marks the official kickoff of two of downtown Shreveport’s most anticipated events ,Mudbug Madness and the F1 Powerboat Races, and the celebrations began this morning with a new addition: The Noble Pedicab. City and tourism leaders gathered early Friday to officially open both events with remarks from Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Visit Shreveport-Bossier President […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

What building was built in downtown in the 1920s as a memorial to service members of World War I? And what other distinction does it have? Shreveport Memorial Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Avenue, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2008. The auditorium, […]

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Businesses: New Show Me Your Badge Program

Downtown Businesses – We’re excited to share a new opportunity to help drive foot traffic and spending downtown through a program in partnership with Visit Shreveport-Bossier: “Show Me Your Badge.” This fun new program is designed to encourage visitors attending conferences, events, and group meetings to stay, dine, shop, and explore Downtown Shreveport. With thousands […]

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The New Downtown Northwest Louisiana State Office Building Takes Another Positive Step Forward 

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reports that the new downtown Northwest Louisiana State Office Building has taken another meaningful step forward, following actions approved at the recent board meeting of the Office Facilities Corporation (OFC). Glenn Frazier, Director of the Office of State Buildings, was granted permission to sign an Encroachment Agreement with the City […]

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Fairmont’s Grand Re-opening

Fairmont Apartments Reopens After $21M Restoration Downtown living is getting a new lease on life. The historic Fairmont Apartments, originally built in 1952, has just had a transformative $21 million renovation that blends thoughtful preservation with modern innovation. This extensive revitalization not only restores the building’s mid-century charm, but also brings essential upgrades to infrastructure, […]

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Stakeholders Gather to Discuss the Future of Downtown Shreveport

Last Friday, developers, investors, and local and state officials gathered at the Shreveport DDA office to talk about the future of downtown Shreveport. The meeting came together through conversations between LTHP Executive Director Brian Davis and DDA Executive Director Cedric B. Glover, in connection with the 2025 Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference. The […]

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New Parking Options Coming to Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport

New Parking Options Coming to Crockett Street in Downtown Shreveport Crockett Street Parking UpdateThe app-based parking is now live on Crockett Street, bringing added convenience to your downtown Shreveport visits. This area is part of the ParkMobile app parking, the official parking app used throughout downtown. All designated app-parking spaces are marked with green-painted curbs. […]

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Shreveport DDA, Shreveport Police Department, and Dr. Chelette Holden Collaborate to Enhance Late-Night Downtown Safety

Shreveport, LA  – In response to recent late-night tragedies in Downtown Shreveport, the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), and Dr. Chelette Holden have come together to implement enhanced safety measures aimed at ensuring the well-being of both residents and visitors. Through this collaboration, additional police officers will now be stationed […]

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Downtown Businesses: Do you have a job opening?

Is your business looking for new team members? Whether your business is a restaurant, retail shop, office, or entertainment venue, we know that great employees are key to your success —and we’re here to help! The DDA is compiling a list of job openings in Downtown Shreveport to connect local businesses with job seekers. By […]

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Petroleum Tower

New Life for Petroleum Tower: $30 Million Redevelopment Investment Announced for Downtown Landmark

New Life for Petroleum Tower: $30 Million Redevelopment Investment Announced for Downtown Landmark Shreveport DDA Executive Director Cedric B. Glover announced today that thanks to the visionary leadership of Mayor Tom Arceneaux and the Shreveport City Council, a long empty downtown tower that legendary mid-century Shreveport developer, N.O. Thomas, once crowned as “Shreveport’s Best Address”, […]

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