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Three meetings will be held this fall for the Kings Highway community to learn about success stories of revitalization from across the American South, explore ideas for how to improve the area, and participate in constructive exercises that will shape the future of the area.All are welcome, with a special invitation for those who are residents, businesses, institutions, organizations or property owners within the Kings Highway area.
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Location: Centenary College Whited Room at Bynum Commons (2911 Centenary Blvd)
Topics to be discussed include:
🚌 Infrastructure Enhancements: Improving roadways, pedestrian walkways, and public transportation facilities.
💰 Economic Development: Encouraging local business growth and attracting new investments.
👨🦲 Community Connectivity: Creating spaces that foster community interaction and support local activities.
🏡 Sustainability: Exploring environmental improvements such as tree cover to reduce heat, absorb vehicle emissions, methods for groundwater retention, and more.
📅 Additional Meetings:
Saturday, October 26th, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, First Presbyterian Church Gymnasium (900 Jordan Street)
Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 a.m.-Noon at Centenary College’s Whited Room (2911 Centenary Blvd)
The three meetings will produce ideas for two phases: 1) a short term improvement plan, aimed at low cost solutions for the area adjacent Centenary College from Holly St to Centenary Blvd with a target of implementation by spring of 2025 with local funds and 2) a long term plan with the goal of major improvements from Youree Drive to Line Avenue beginning in 2027 with the assistance of federal and state funding.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Centenary College Whited Room at Bynum Commons, 2798 Alexander Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104, United States,Shreveport, Louisiana
