Navigating parking in downtown Shreveport is simpler and more affordable than you might expect. In fact, Shreveport offers some of the lowest parking rates in the state, making it easy for visitors, employees, and business patrons to access the heart of our city. On-Street Parking: Quick Facts All metered and unmetered on-street parking spaces in […]
Downtown Shreveport lost another champion recently with the passing of Gary Yellen. Yellen and his family have owned the property at 203 Texas for decades. The store was the place to purchase Levi jeans. Gary was actively involved with downtown festivals. He will certainly be missed. You can ready his obituary here: https://www.rose-neath.com/obituaries/gary-yellen
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 […]
Find It Downtown: 634 Milam Street Needs a New Owner The historic 3-story Saenger Drug Store at 634 Milam Street is a 10,800 sq. ft. building that would be perfect for a mixed-use development. This is a turn-key renovation building, and the Louisiana Historic Tax Credit has been approved for the current development plan. 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, […]
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, […]
Mayor Tom Arceneaux commends a SPORTRAN bus driver for her heroic and life-saving actions during a bus fire that occurred Wednesday, April 16, at a north Shreveport bus stop. The mayor also praises SPORTRAN CEO Dinero Washington for his immediate response and leadership in swiftly pulling all compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from service pending […]
On April 23, five downtown Shreveport locations will provide an art experience from 5PM to 7:00PM. We invite you to visit each location which will have a variation of artists, poets, musicians and lite bites! High Gravity Glassworks-1120 Texas Ave: This glass studio is a jewel downtown! Owner, Michelle Pennington invites you to see the […]
The Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire is more than just an event—it’s a movement that celebrates creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Organized by a passionate team dedicated to enriching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming in North Louisiana, this year’s Maker Faire is set to be an exciting showcase of talent, ingenuity, and interactive experiences. […]
The Shreveport-Bossier Maker Faire is more than an event, it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Returning to Sci-Port Discovery Center on Saturday, April 12, this year’s Faire invites all ages to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in meaningful, imaginative ways. From inventors and educators to artists and entrepreneurs, […]
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