Let me tell you why the revitalization of Shreveport Common is SOOOOO important that I am going to rappel off the roof of the 15-sotry Fairmont Tower Apartments. In 2010, the 9-block area was so blighted it seemed hopeless. Half of the buildings, many from the early 1900's, were lost due to neglect. Of those that remained, 65% were blighted. The area was once the home of first generation immigrant and African American entrepreneurs; a place rich in cultural, iconic architecture and history-making music. 

Today, thanks to Shreveport Regional Arts Council, City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish Commission and Shreveport Common, Inc. - the nonprofit redevelopment partner, and over 50 public/private partners, $81 million, most private funds have been invested in 34 major redevelopment projects. Much has been done, but there remains more to do. 

Shreveport Common, Inc.'s role is to unite partners, help create a sense of neighborhood, and remove the obstacles to revitalization of the area in keeping with the community's values for the initiative:  Authentic, Creative, Sustainable and for Community with no gentrification of the current neighbors.

We need your help as we continue to work with property owners - most small business owners with big hearts, entrepreneurial business owners, venues and the neighbors to make the area the UNcommon place for you, your family and friends to live, work, play, shop, visit, tour, eat, see and stumble upon the FUN.