Shreveport Mayor Initiates New Program to Address Blight One Neighborhood at a Time

Shreveport stakeholder meeting focused on downtown development

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The downtown development authority and Shreveport police held a stakeholder meeting aimed at tackling long-standing issues impacting the heart of downtown. Job growth at Shreveport Regional, SPD mobile command, community projects Wednesday's stakeholder meeting brought together downtown property owners, business leaders, and city officials for an open discussion on issues facing downtown. Public safety was top…

In Shreveport, Arceneaux announces new 'Block by Block' initiative to combat blight

(By Emilee Calametti/The Center Square) — The ongoing fight against blight in Shreveport continues with a new “Block by Block” initiative announced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux during a news conference. The new initiative is neighborhood-based and the city’s next step in fixing the blight issue. It will target resources in high-need areas “one block at […] The post In Shreveport, Arceneaux announces new ‘Block by Block’ initiative to combat blight app…

Arceneaux announces new 'Block by Block' initiative to combat blight

(The Center Square) — The ongoing fight against blight in Shreveport continues with a new "Block by Block" initiative announced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux during a news conference.

Mayor Arceneaux to announce Block by Block initiative during press conference Monday

SHREVEPORT, La. - Mayor Tom Arceneaux will host a press conference on Monday to announce the launch of Block by Block — a neighborhood-based strategy to combat blight and revitalize distressed areas across Shreveport.

Block By Block Is Here, And It’s All About Making Shreveport Shine Again

Shreveport is gearing up for a real transformation, with Mayor Arceneaux leading the charge in revitalizing neighborhoods—it's about time some of these areas got the attention they deserve. Continue reading…