What: a five-year strategic action plan for downtown Shreveport, prepared by a downtown and retail consulting firm in partnership with the city and the Downtown Development Authority, with about three years of implementation support.
Where it stands: stakeholder input was gathered at the August 13 workshop, described as the end of the discovery phase. A draft plan was to go to the city's contact in October.
Next: release and rollout of the draft plan, then action teams and implementation support.
Workshop for downtown property owners, business owners, residents and organizations to inform the plan. The consultant described a "bite-sized" plan of 20 to 30 project-based strategies, action teams and 30-day check-ins; participants discussed office vacancy, strong residential growth, safety and walkability perceptions, parking and wayfinding, incentives, and event and tour ideas. Draft plan expected in October; no votes taken.