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Caddo Common now a public-private venture.. http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/breaking/2016/05/05/caddo-commissioners-vote-funding-caddo-common-greenspace/83966910/ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/528268e5e4b05645e637fda0/t/544e7398e4b0d6a3acde91af/1414427544768/Shreveport+Common+Brochure+web+102414.pdf

Bossier downtown plans getting fleshed out... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/community/bossier/2016/05/02/new-look-downtown-could-change-image-bossier-city/83834274/

Detailed look at Bossier's downtown reboot... http://www.bossiercity.org/files/Downtown_Revitalization_Plan_Council_Presentation-condensed-FINAL.pdf

CSRA setting down roots in the CIC... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/money/business/2016/04/17/csra-leading-community-into-next-generation-technology/83033566/

Rafters FC's season starts off with a bang; plans for downtown field in the works.... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/2016/04/16/rafters-triumph-opening-night/83148918/ http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/2016/03/08/rafters-unveil-jerseys-announce-plans-new-stadium/81499722/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=

Bossier getting in on downtown development... http://heliopolis.la/bossier-city-re-envisioning/

Tejas opening set for mid-May... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2016/04/11/new-shreveport-restaurant-introduce-you-true-southwestern-cuisine/82701548/

Growing popularity in downtown living... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/money/business/2016/04/08/major-metropolitan-living-downtown-shreveport/82509374/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=

New/old digs for Moonbot Studios in the works... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/breaking/2016/03/16/moonbot-studios-building-speaks-our-passion/81863904/

And for the 145th time, yes, they're still coming... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/breaking/2016/03/02/yes-dear-whole-foods-still-coming-shreveport/81209132/

RFC gets a new marquee... http://heliopolis.la/robinson-film-center-gets-a-new-marquee/

Taco renaissance? http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2016/02/09/new-taco-joints-spice-up-shreveport-bossier-city-dining/79760430/

Taziki's Cafe opening scheduled for April... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/money/business/2016/02/05/line-avenue-development-bringing-food-decor-vendors/79886692/

Details on Parish Taceaux, Shreveport's newest, downtown restaurant endeavor... http://fb.me/Z3YGm0Fj

Happy New Year! Yeah, I'm late. Here's some note-worthy news that's been trending lately... http://www.ksla.com/story/31009189/2016-means-downtown-revamp-housing-starts-roadwork-in-bossier-city http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2016/01/05/whole-foods-construction-on-track/78317962/ http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/2016/01/19/new-owner-new-plans-glenwood-tea-room/79023112/ http://www.ksla.com/story/31005112/final-round-of-i-49-public-hearings-underway http://k945.com/10-things-to-look-forward-to-in-shreveport-bossier-for-2016/

Cool article on Northwest La's decade-long contribution to Hollywood South... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/2015/11/12/hollywood-south-northwest-louisiana/75085398/

Bossier Twisted Root on its way... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/2015/11/13/twisted-root-branches-out-across-red-river/75718982/

Red River Brewing unveils new plans for downtown digs and vision for the future... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/2015/11/03/craft-beer-company-brewing-big-plans-downtown/74428332/

New futbol team being established... http://heliopolis.la/shreveport-to-field-first-professional-soccer-team-since-the-90s/

Our beloved Mudbugs are coming back... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/2015/10/22/ice-ice-baby-mudbugs-hockey-returns-shreveport/74380926/

Shreveport dog park plans announced... http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2015/10/01/shreveport-dog-park-designs-revealed/73164194/

Another Shreveport Common project, courtesy of NORLA Preservation... http://www.norlapreservationproject.com

OAN, Bossier is one-step closer to realizing its downtown redevelopment... http://www.ksla.com/story/30202891/bossier-city-leaders-one-step-closer-to-downtown-redevelopment?clienttype=generic http://www.ksla.com/story/29505347/bossier-city-business-owners-react-to-details-of-redevelopment-plan

Interesting. Looks good... I wonder where it's going?

To be honest, I haven't been keeping a close eye on it, but I always here bits and pieces of some of the news and events that are happening. I think you could probably say that things are progressing slowly, but surely. I think conceptually, Shreveport Commons has the potential to take downtown Shreveport to the next level. It has an exciting vision... http://www.shreveportcommon.com/ http://arts.gov/exploring-our-town/shreveport-common http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2015/08/25/food-trucks-rolling-red-carpet-gourmet-food-service/32286177/