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Shreveport Common organizers outline redevelopment progress, ask council and public to support fundraising campaign
Summary
Shreveport Common representatives updated the council on a multi-block downtown revitalization effort that they say has attracted $81 million in investment; organizers described completed and pipeline projects and promoted a fundraiser that will include a public 'go over the edge' rappel event to benefit local nonprofits.
Representatives of the Shreveport Common redevelopment project gave the City Council a progress update on Sept. 9, saying partners and property owners have combined to invest about $81 million in a nine-block area of historic downtown and announcing a high-profile fundraiser to support small-business activation and technical-assistance programs.
Wendy Biscottir, speaking for Shreveport Common, said 36 projects are complete in the district, three are under…
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