Downtown Shreveport
Welcome to Downtown Shreveport, the heart of northwest Louisiana, the center of business, banking, and government. Downtown is where it all began…where oil and water DID blend, where cotton began its long dusty journey up the Texas Trail, where fortunes were made (and lost), where mayors were called out to duel in the middle of town. We are made of equal parts colorful history, present day pluck and optimism about our future. We know it can be done and that we can do it. Opportunities abound. Historic buildings beckon. If you know what you want, we can help you find it, and if you don’t know, we’ll help you figure it out. We’re a pretty cool downtown, y’all. In fact, we like to say our downtown rocks. Join us and discover it for yourself.
Press Releases
More Downtown Memories: Send Us Yours
Betsy L. sent this memory: Every year we would make a trip downtown for back-to-school clothes. We had to dress up back then to go shopping, and for me that meant a dress (ugh). We always made the rounds to the big stores--especially Selbers and Rubensteins. The...
This Week In Our Cool Downtown
There’s always loads of fun happening in our #CoolDowntown. Shopping, museums, attractions, parks & tours - Downtown has it all! Unfortunately due to the dreary forecast, the Downtown Plant Swap has been postponed. Don't fear, it will be rescheduled very soon!...
DDA – Working for the Good of Downtown
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...