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It's probably just so people can enjoy the riverfront. A lot of larger cities with rivers do that. I think it's nice
I dont know. I mean, its not exactly a "pier"...its more of a boat dock
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Remember when I posted this photo belonging to a member on Flickr?
Ah yes, another weird attempt to lure people to the shreveport riverfront by building a makeshift peer. What was the point of this thing anyways? If it was intended to have people dock their boats....then why would people do that when theres not much businesses on the shreveport parkway? (other than the casinos).
This would be better suited for the Boardwalk behind the Bass Pro shop and let people dock their boat and go get whatever fishing stuff they need and then go back to fishing. Youd have thought they would have done this by now.
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We can agree and disagree in a decent manner. If not, Nate will have to come in and make some changes to this thread. I don't want this to happen, so let's debate in a civil manner and not get personal.
its all cool. Ive already said what I wanted to say and theyve alread said what they want to say. No need to get the board nazi in here and deleting stuff. Surely nobody on here takes typed text on a message board seriously...do they?
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There are ways to express opposition to a project. There are also ways to bash a city, condemn it for its drawbacks, and alienate yourself on a forum, all of which I think you just stumbled across.
oh give me a break already. You guys have some real issues you know that? Heaven forbid that someone talk about a project that you are sooooo in love with. You act as if I just walked into your home and slapped your mother.
friday, I really don't think this is worth the time.well thats god to hear that your not going to play Mr Rogers in this thread anymore. Maybe now we can move on
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Two things:
OK, one things I'm noticing that you do is take something out of context and then spin it very pessimistically. I never said the LA Film Fest would be the next Sundance. The point I was making is that cultural events such as film festivals are a very positive thing to a city, regardless of their size. And Sundance didn't happen over night, it was a gradual growth that lead it to be what it is today. And the LA Film Fest could very well turn out to be a major regional and/or national film festival in itself. It will grow.
Taking something out of context? How so. You think the film center is going to do wonders for downtown Shreveport if not the greater Shreveport area. I think thats ridiculous and think that its destined to fail. Stop getting all worked up just because someone doesn’t share the same vision as you do.
Secondly, most American cities have trouble revitalizing their urban cores. Poor lighting, lack of quality housing and parking are very commom problems. Shreveport is not unique in this sense. These problems take lots of time, planning and money to resolve. A part of this urban renewal is adaptive reuse, which is converting older (usually vacant) buildings into new housing/retail. When developers come in and spend money on renovations, they include improved lighting, parking and security. This is a sign of a gentrified downtown area, and is a very good thing for any city. You can't sit back and "preach" about security, parking and housing - then in the next sentence say revamping old buildings is a bad thing. You obviously know very little about urban issues.I know a great deal about urban issues. I used to live in New Orleans. That city has the biggest hard on for clutching onto old architecture than any other city in the country. Looks where that narrow minded train of thought got them.. NOWHERE. Its a dead city and was long before Katrina hit it. All because they wanted to stay in their myopia vision of the glory days while failing to look to the future. Hey..you know what New Orleans needs!...a film center! Thats sure to get them back on track!
Why don't you try developing some cultural for yourself and supporting places like the RFC, instead of sitting back and coming up with reasons why it won't succeed.you mean "why dont you go with the crowd and live in a pipe dream?"...no thanks. Im a realist. Maybe the film center will be successful.....Im betting it wont. So stop crying just because I dont share your vision.
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this is becoming ludicrous. dingo, you are aware of the anti-city bashing policy UP has? remarkably close to that very thin, fine line.
excuse me? So because I dont think a film center is going to be successful on friggin texas st that somehow im anti-city?
wow....just wow. Is that the reason why there are only a few posters who contribute on this board?
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^ Wow, dingo, I must agree with Stephen. You really are ignorant to what is going on with the Robinson Film Center.
I guess we'll see
This kind of thinking is just the type that tries to keep Shreveport from progressing; but when all is said and done, I know Robinson will be a success and the film festival will continue to grow into a very successful venue.Actually, I can think of a thousand things that Shreveport does that keeps it from progressing. I seriously doubt that my belief that the film center is not going to be successful is whats holding us back.
I also think - no, I know - that you're seriously underestimating the arts community in Shreveport-Bossier. It's an enormous scene, hence the funding of events and public arts displays that it does.you mean like the yearly news stories about how the Strand is begging for money due to lack of attendance?
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Shreveport-Bossier is very heavily rooted in the arts, as is evidenced by the billboards showcasing local artists' works, the murals located all over our twin cities, and the artistic city buses.
murals on walls and painted buses are evidence of an artistic city? I think you forgot to include those god awful metal sculpitures on the riverfront as well as proof that we are a creative mecca!
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So what comes first, the theater or restaurants? In this case the theater comes first, and let's hope it's succesful because whatever is successful in DT Shreveport is a success for the entire SBC metro. There are many successful models for theaters downtown. Plus, this is an arts theater which will help cement SBC's reputation as an artsy city, which will then attract more film production. I really don't see why anyone would oppose this project.
There are many successful models for theaters downtown? Ah well Im gonna sit here and wait for you to post some sources and PLEASE dont include a theatre within a city with a popualtion larger than Shreveport.
Plus, this is an arts theater which will help cement SBC's reputation as an artsy city, which will then attract more film production. I really don't see why anyone would oppose this project.I hate to break the news to you...but producers arent coming to Shreveport because of the "artsy" reputation of the ark-la-tex. They are here for one reason and ONE reason only. Thats because of the tax credits offered by the state. If Little Rock Arkansas were to develop better tax breaks then all the business here would IMMEDIATLY pack up and move. They did that in the mid 90's when they were in Carolina and then went to Canada and they went from New Orleans to Shreveport. Its all about money and dont fool yourself into thinking otherwise.
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Sometimes, people can't hide their ignorance. The Robinson Film Center is gonig to be a huge success. Hands down. First of all, it's one of only 7-8 film centers in the nation (and if I'm not mistaken, the only one in the South).
ah, well, there you have it. Undeniable PROOF that this is going to be a success!
Aside from regular movie screenings, the center will have film production resources and film events, such as local premieres and film festivals. The RFC will host the newly founded Louisiana Film Festival once it opens. Film festivals are MAJOR events that have huge economic impacts on cities... consider the Sundance Film Festival, Telluride, Tribeca, Cannes, Los Angeles, AFI, Toronto, Berlin - these are ones I can name off-the top of my head without even pausing. Small towns in Utah like Park City and Telluride that host these annual film festivals have become national art havens and draw in ten of thousands of people during those weeks.Yes, film festivals. We're gonna be the next Sundance...right? HA! hey, theres nothing wrong with being a dreamer...dream all you want. Meanwhile...im still going to preach about security and parking and housing. And when I say housing I dont mean revamping some ghetto old buildings and turning them into "affordable" housing. I mean actual NEW buildings. People in Shreveport have this ridiculous notion that just because a building is old that its somehow relevant in todays world.
Think of how unique Shreveport will be to play host to such an event (given the Louisiana Film Festival won't be as big in it's first years, but it will grow) and to actually have a thriving film industry to match. This is a great opporunity to Shreveport to build a reputation for itself. Aside from those benefits, the RFC will be an asset to local film production and residents - not only the artists in the West Edge, but anyone in the city who wants to see quality filmmaking. All of my favorite movies have been independently made, and have been a huge advocate of this project by donating a lot of money to their captial campaign. I take it very seriously.Hey, take it seriously as you want. Im not going to stop you. But if you think people other than a bunch of "emo" kids are going to visit this place then you're saldy mistaken. This isnt going to be a "tourist" draw nor is this going to be a "commerical" attraction for your typical money-spending Joe Schmo. Why? I already listed the reasons. A) nobody lives in that area. B) parking sucks C) the people with money in this city arent going to want to venture down there at night.
This is targeted to a very narrow group of west edge dreamers and your ocassional film fest. But hey, like I said, go ahead and dream...as long as you dont use tax money for this then knock yourselves out.
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Cool renderings for the film center. Question, though. Why did they show the theater as like a fifth full??
cause they are being realistic..I mean....who the hell is going to go to see a movie downtown? Whens the last time you saw a cop downtown during the day....OR at night? Lets also think about parking. Not to mention places nearby to eat. Thats what this theatre will be lacking. Security/parking/nearby food eateries.
Its just another failed attempt to try to bring life into that part of downtown. If business isnt taking off closest to the casinos along the riverfront then it SURE as heck isnt going to take off the further you get away from them.
I wish they would build some condos or apartments close to the riverfront, because people WANT to live near water, thats just a fact.
but hey...whatever. what do I know? Heres what, I wont live in a re-made ghetto apartment complex down town and im not going to go see a movie downtown without lighted parking.
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OK, I have more from LoopNet. Forgive me if this is old information.
This is a 22,800 sf retail center planned to start soon on 2 acres of 4-acre tract next to the Bossier Medical Center (land for possible build-to-suits, ground lease or future phases of retail). The center is called Airline Marketplace. The architecture is pretty much utilitarian in my opinion, but new development is always welcome.
hooray...another ugly and tacky strip mall
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The land I mentioned earlier in the week had been cleared, between I-20 and Hwy 80 in east Bossier, is coming along quite nicely. I noticed today that even more land had been cleared. This is an ENORMOUS site.. probably large enough to put CenturyTel Center and its 4,000-vehicle parking lot on. I'm really wondering what's going to be built there. My wife said that Big D and Bubba on the radio were talking about it the other day, saying that they would give a prize to anyone who could call in and tell them what is being built there.
Watch it turn out to be nothing... but I will say that Bossier City has put new ordinances in place, since the creation of the Boardwalk and the new BPCC campus, to clean Highway 80 up. These ordinances include numerous mandates for new businesses locating along that stretch of road, so anything that is built there should at least be nice-looking.
I havent seen the area, but I have noticed the last time I was at BPCC was that there wasnt a baseball field. Could that be what they are building? I also think it would be a great place for a city park that could host the BPCC baseball field and a city park thats fair to people in north bossier and south bossier as far as being in the middle.
then again I havent seen the area.
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The problem with that is, there are outparcels for sale in front of the campus, and land on both sides could be developed at any time. I do believe the campus will end up cluttered before all is said and done.
leave it up to the bone heads in this area to screw up a good thing. Developers and planners here should be forced to live outside of Louisiana for a month to see how a REAL city plans. Before you know it there will be a pawnshop and a thrifty-liquor next to the campus.
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A HUGE portion of a pasture between Highway 80 and I-20, maybe 1/2 mile west of the new BPCC campus, is being cleared. I've been noticing the clearing occurring as I drive by there on I-20 every morning. This evening I drove by on Highway 80 and saw "sold" on the real estate sign, and a construction trailer on-site. No clues as to what is being built there, but the property appears to be quite a bit larger than the property where BPCC sits... indicating something HUGE may be in the works. I'll keep my eyes on this property to see what materializes.
well that area is a goldmine. I mean, you have college students, they need places to eat and hang out inbetween classes. Places such as coffee shops, big stores, pizza places, etc...
I just hope BPCC doesnt all development up right against its campus. Theres nothing wrong with large open areas of grass and trees. The campus will look tacky if theres too much development buffered up against its property
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No, I'm serious. It was just last week when i saw a commerical for one during a football game. I just kinda blew it off when i saw it, but, yeah, i did see one last week.
I think those are national spots, but yes, I saw one during the LSU/Florida game
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We most certainly do need more places to eat. Sure we have a lot of places to eat, but variety is the spice of life my friend. I am, however, glad to see more local establishments popping up, serving something a little different. Like Don Juanz in Bossier, which serves Mexican food including fish tacos. This place actually has all the makings of a chain, and I hope it does become one.
But Dave & Buster's isn't just a place to eat. It's also an entertainment center, the type of which most people would agree that this area needs. It's similar to Jillian's, another dining/entertainment establishment I've long wished we had in this region.
Ive been to one. Its like a chuck E cheese for adults. Im just not too excited about a new place to eat. Is/was that Acrees sole job?
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Anyway, did anyone catch today's Times w/ Dave and Buster's being mentioned as a possible target for recruitment by Arlena Acree?
yes, because what this area really needs is another place to eat.
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Aye, there's the rub, Dingo. If it was a year to 18 months ago, I might be have agreed with you. But, Kohl's did the same thing for months (advertising for a least a year) until it was announced that they were entering the Shreveport-Bossier market. So, the question remains...advertising or something more...
like I said...christmas time + advertising in bigger market = makes sense
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Regal Court, Stirling Bossier, west Shreveport maybe? There IS still a Target and a multiplex theater, among other "possible" tenants under consideration for that area (west Shreveport.) And it has excellent interstate access. But of all properties, one might think Regal Court is a good fit. Not so fast. If Kohl's AND JC Penney open in Regal court, there wouldn't be much room for another large department store, considering Belk is just down the block. But who knows... what if JC Penney or Kohl's is discussing maybe switching locations due to an incoming Macy's. That could explain some of the LACK of progress on the Regal Court site as of late.
Am I making sense? I REALLY hope so, because it's been a long day and week.
I think its just the marketing campaign. Remember, christmas is only a few months away. It would be dumb to not market in the S-B area.
Also, sometimes its just good marketing. Ever seen the 'Boston Market' tv spots? Some companys do that in markets that they arent a part of so that when you do travel you are more likely to visit that etablishment to see what all the fuss is about.
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Here's the site plan for redeveloped the Shreve City Shopping Center, including the Wal-Mart Supercenter...
Note: this webpage is in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat is necessary to view it...
http://www.jjgumberg.com/images/lease_plan...ve%20city%22%22
one word after looking at that design: ugh!
Looks as ghetto as it did in the past. Theres nothing there that would make me want to shop over there. To be honest Ive never liked that area over there with the ridiculous side road that hugs up against the main highway.
Sometimes, people can't hide their ignorance. The Robinson Film Center is gonig to be a huge success. Hands down. First of all, it's one of only 7-8 film centers in the nation (and if I'm not mistaken, the only one in the South).
It was just last week when i saw a commerical for one during a football game. I just kinda blew it off when i saw it, but, yeah, i did see one last week.
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I jog down there a lot...ive NEVER seen a family come up, dock their boat and then walk up to the park or anything. I see some people fishing down there from time to time but thats it.