SENATOR JENKIN'S STATE LAND BANKING AUTHORITY ACT CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SHREVEPORT IN  REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

Shreveport's Senator Sam Jenkins pushed through the Louisiana Legislature this past session that can provide Shreveport in its  assistance efforts.

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED TO SIRA AND THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

By: Tiffany Hyde While I was somewhat discouraged to see the recent report of Shreveport's shrinking population, I am quite encouraged by Mayor Tom Arceneaux's plan to address blighted properties “block by block”.

WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL ASSISTANCE, SIRA CAN NOT RESOLVE HOUSING ISSUES IN NEEDED NEIGHBORHOODS

Most elected officials and civic leaders agree that home ownership is a key to stable neighborhoods. Many of Shreveport's declining neighborhoods lack adequate housing for its residents.The City of Shreveport owns approximately 6,000 plus adjudicated properties. Most of these lots are vacant.

IS IT TIME FOR SHREVEPORT  TO CONSIDER A SECONDARY WATER SOURCE?

The challenges with Shreveport's water are well-documented.The same is true for the many efforts, including expensive equipment purchases, to rectify water quality issues.Almost every Shreveport resident has experienced problems with  the color, taste, and clarity of water from Shreveport's water...

SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN TALIAFERRO JOINS IN PUSHSBACK ON BLOCK BY BLOCK CRITICISM

Yesterday's press release did not include comments by councilman Jim Taliaferro who has calendar issues at the time the release was prepared.Here is Taliaferro's comments just released to SETTLETALK:"While I missed the opportunity to comment, I applaud the Mayor for taking the reins on this...

ARCENEAUX'S  BLOCK BY BLOCK INITIATIVE DRAWS FIRE FROM SIX SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS

On Monday, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced his Block by Block Initiative at a press conference.

YESTERDAY A GREAT DAY FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING IN SHREVEPORT

Two different venues.Two different presenters.Two different locations.Two different audiences.One common goal--to improve the quality of life for all Shreveporters.In the morning Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced his Block by Block Initiative to address blight in Shreveport.

MEET THE SHREVEPORT COMMUNITY LEADERS APPOINTED TO ADDRESS BLIGHT

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux kicked off his Block By Block Initiative at a press conference this morning.This program is the result of an intensive planning and leadership effort led by a team of seven city and community leaders selected by Mayor Arceneaux to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard...

DONATION BY WK HEALTH  BIG BOOST FOR ANGLIN/MYERS INITIATIVE

The Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative aims to bring justice to the lost lives of so many affected by gun violence in our community.The initiative provides funds for state-of-the art technology resources that are proven to reduce crime and ensure that random acts of violence can be reduced.The...

MAYOR ARCENEAUX'S BLOCK BY BLOCK INITIATIVE HAS REAL PROMISE

It will not be an overnight fix. But it has potential to restore Shreveport neglected neighborhoods literally block by block.The Block by Block initiative will involve community members, community organizations, and City of Shreveport departments.