Benton Township Announces New Initiative to Crack Down on Blight

Shreveport launches block-by-block initiative to combat blight

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The city of Shreveport is taking a new approach to battling blight. The mayor says they will tackle it one block at a time. "The Block-by-Block initiative. This is more than a program. It is a commitment, a commitment to make a frontal assault on the conditions in too many of our older and historically significant neighborhoods," said Mayor Tom Arceneaux. Louisiana projects receive Brownfields revitalization fund…

Benton Township announces blight elimination initiative

Benton Township has announced a new push to eliminate blight throughout the community. Last fall, the township updated its blight rules to make some violations civil infractions rather than criminal matters. That was to make it easier for building officials to enforce rules on things like trash and dilapidated structures. Speaking Monday, Benton Township Supervisor Cathy Yates said since the start of enhanced enforcement, some residents have com…

Benton Township announces new initiative to crack down on blight

Benton Township has announced a new push to eliminate blight throughout the community. Last fall, the township updated its blight rules to make some violations civil infractions rather than criminal matters. That was to make it easier for building officials to enforce rules on things like trash and dilapidated structures. Speaking Monday, Benton Township Supervisor Cathy Yates said since the start of enhanced enforcement, some residents have com…