The Downtown Development District is designated and authorized by the Louisiana Legislature as a special taxing district. The District was created by Act No. 573 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature to halt property deterioration in the central business district. Why: Because the central business district is very important to the overall […]
If you missed the first Artwalk of the year, don’t worry. The DDA presents this monthly art market (April – September, November and December) featuring live music, fun, great food, and a unique opportunity to meet and greet some of our area’s most talented artists. Venues hosting the April Artwalk were: artspace, Lofts at 624 […]
Cindy T. recalls shopping at Selber Brothers, Rubensteins, Palais Royal, and Goldrings for the perfect Easter dress, matching shoes, gloves, and purse. “My mom and I would wait until the last minute each year to shop for my Easter dress and then hurry downtown to find the perfect outfit. We loved shopping at Selber Brothers […]
These bunnies are mischievous, daring, and quite enchanting….and they are featured in the Bad Bunnies Group Art Exhibit at Stray Cat, 222 Travis Street. Talented local artists Abe Fashho, Carly E. Maxey, Chutzcraft, E.D. Stewart, Heather McGehee, Jason Pliler, Lynn Laird, Matthew Smith, Marci Gatlin Hicks, and Nicole Shore have “brought these fluffy rebels to […]
It is that time of year….that talented participants get to showcase their works and have fun doing so at ARTBREAK. This year’s event promises to be “just the way you like it with more color, more creativity, more dancing to the music, and much more family friendly fun.” ARTBREAK 2024 is celebrating its 38th year […]
Having a high occupancy rate in the downtown office market is critically important to the revitalization of downtown Shreveport. Downtown is the region’s center of commerce, culture, and government. It is a neighborhood, an entertainment center, and host to millions of visitors. It is where the future meets the past…and where the community celebrates. Located […]
Wicked Little Letters – A true story and it’s stranger-than-fiction. Opening April 5th at downtown’s Robinson Film Center, this film follows two neighbors… “deeply-conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents start to receive letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged […]
ShrevePark Parking often gets this question: Can I park at a meter for free if I have Handicapped Credentials? The short answer is no. However, if you are unable to access one of the free handicapped spaces and you park at a metered space or at a ‘Pay By App’ space, you can still get […]
Thanks to Jeffrey Goodman and the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana for a chance to chat about downtown (It’s one of our favorite topics, after all). The YMCA has a YouTube Channel on which they upload episodes of Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home. In their most recent episode, Jeffrey talks with DDA Executive Director […]
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