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Downtown Shreveport Property Owner 50 Cent Celebrates Milestone Birthday With Big Moves in Entertainment

Downtown Shreveport Property Owner 50 Cent Celebrates Milestone Birthday With Big Moves in Entertainment Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, global entertainment mogul and property owner in Downtown Shreveport, celebrated his milestone 50th birthday by giving fans a gift of his own — free access to his curated 50 Cent Action channel on Pluto TV. The channel, which […]

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SPD In Action: Addressing Homelessness and Safety in Downtown Shreveport

SPD In Action: Addressing Homelessness and Safety in Downtown Shreveport At our recent Downtown Town Hall, some business owners and residents expressed concern about the presence of homelessness and panhandling in the downtown area. These are complex challenges that can affect perceptions of safety in our downtown. The Downtown Development Authority shares those concerns and […]

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Find It Downtown: A Home For Your Business

Find It Downtown: Want to own some history in downtown? 710 Travis Street may be your answer This piece of Shreveport history is ready for a new owner. Originally housing the YWCA downtown, this 4-story, 36,000 sq. ft. building has been home to an art gallery in recent years. The building includes an indoor swimming […]

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A City Called to Remember: “Celebrate Downtown Legacy” Honors Shreveport’s Past and a Mayor Who Helped Shape Its Future

SHREVEPORT, LA — There are moments in a city’s life when history comes into sharp focus — when the weight of the past meets the hope of the future in a single afternoon. That moment came on July 1st as the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce filled with civic leaders, longtime residents, and downtown champions […]

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Celebrate Downtown Legacy: July 1, 2025

2025 is a milestone year for Shreveport,  a time to honor the people, places, and pivotal moments that helped shape our city. As communities across the region mark important anniversaries, we invite you to join us in Downtown Shreveport on July 1st to reflect on our past and look boldly toward our future. You are […]

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What to Know About Parking Rates in Downtown Shreveport

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 […]

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Standing Room Only: Downtown Townhall Brings Community Together for Meaningful Dialogue and Solutions

Standing Room Only: Downtown Townhall Brings Community Together for Meaningful Dialogue and Solutions In a show of strong civic engagement and community investment, Shreveport’s Downtown Townhall Meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd this past Wednesday. Residents, property owners, business owners, and local stakeholders gathered for a robust conversation hosted by the Shreveport Police Department, the Shreveport […]

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SPD and Downtown Development Authority to Host Townhall Meeting Focused on Downtown Issues

The Shreveport Police Department, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is inviting downtown property owners, business leaders, and community stakeholders to participate in a Downtown Townhall Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Wheless Auditorium, located inside the Regions Tower at 333 Texas Street in […]

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Could 14 Story Milam Street Tower Return To Original Use?

In downtown Shreveport, few properties carry the layered legacy of 525 Milam Street. Now listed for auction, this 14-story structure presents an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine one of the city’s most iconic towers, by finally fulfilling its original purpose. In the late 1940s, plans emerged for a striking new residential building to replace the old […]

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Shreveport DDA welcomes everyone joining the Centennial Celebration of Byrd!

The Shreveport DDA proudly welcomes and congratulates everyone joining in this weekend’s Centennial Celebration of the “City of Byrd!”From last night’s Hall of Fame Induction to tonight’s Decades Celebration and the many activities filling Downtown and beyond, this milestone weekend is a remarkable tribute to community, tradition, and shared pride.  The opening of C.E. Byrd […]

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