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 […]
Summer is here and that means Sci-port Summer Camps are on the way! See the list below of the creative, educational, and fun camps they have in store. Want to sign-up your child? Visit: https://sci-port.org/camps/ Itty Bitty Scientists (Ages 3-5): Our youngest explorers will dig into a summer filled with buggy adventures, dino digs, shape shenanigans, […]
Mother’s Day Weekend in Downtown ShreveportLooking for ways to make Mother’s Day memorable? Downtown Shreveport businesses are offering a variety of special events, dining experiences, and creative outings to help you celebrate the women who matter most. Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge | 1601 Spring StCelebrate with a Mother’s Day Buffet featuring a coffee […]
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, […]
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 […]
This week, Downtown Shreveport welcomed preservationists, students, and local community members alike for the Louisiana Trust for Historic Trust Preservation Conference’s opening night event. Attendees had a unique opportunity to experience a rare downtown gem, the historic 1885 Bridges-McKellar-Alford Mansion, for a one-of-a-kind tour and collaborative visioning experience. The event, held at 1324 Oakland Street, […]
Shreveport, LA – This week, Downtown Shreveport will welcome attendees of the annual Louisiana Historic Trust Preservation Conference. This year’s opening night event invites guests to step into history with an exclusive tour of one of the city’s rare surviving 19th-century residences, the Bridges-McKellar-Alford Mansion. Located at 1324 Oakland Street, the home is the last […]
Downtown Shreveport is proud to welcome preservationists, planners, historians, architects, and advocates from across the state for the 44th Annual Louisiana Preservation Conference, hosted by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation. Mark your calendars for April 24 and 25, 2025, as this two-day event will turn our historic downtown into a hub of learning, networking, […]
How Art Can Transform a Community: From Walls to Waves of Change In cities across the world, public art has become more than decoration it’s a declaration. A mural on a brick wall, a sculpture in a courtyard, a painted crosswalk … these creative expressions shift how we experience space and how we connect with […]
Update: Jazz Fest on The Red is this weekend! Due to the recent rain that caused flooding in Riverview Park, the festival is being relocated to Festival Plaza. Be sure to follow their social media, Jazz Fest On The Red, for the most recent updates and exciting announcements! Shreveport, LA – The highly anticipated […]
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