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Presenters pitch neighborhood-focused intersection pilot to Caddo Parish committee
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Presenters from Reformed Shreveport and Shreveport Forward told the Caddo Parish Special Projects Committee they favor small, human‑scale intersection and streetscape projects to improve pedestrian safety, reconnect neighborhoods and boost local business activity; a resident urged better pre-meeting materials.
Presenters from two local community groups outlined a proposal for an intersection improvement pilot and a series of small-scale neighborhood projects before the Caddo Parish Commission’s Special Projects Committee on Thursday.
Chris Lyon, of Reformed Shreveport, introduced the effort and his colleague, Thomas Moran of Shreveport Forward, who described a framework they called a "North Star" guiding neighborhood interventions. "We're trying to make it more pedestrian friendly environment for folks," Moran said, describing monthly public lectures and design work that informed their approach.
The presenters said their strategy emphasizes human‑scale design, pedestrian safety and small projects intended to reconnect neighborhoods and spur local business activity. "We have focused on creating these kind of small scales space," Moran said, adding the groups have completed work in about seven neighborhoods and prefer incremental projects rather than large-scale developments.
Mister Clark, who chaired the meeting, framed the discussion as part of the committee’s revised responsibilities for long-range planning, facility use and space utilization. Commissioner Vincent Blake introduced the presenters and said the work could bring awareness to walking spaces and crosswalks across Caddo Parish.
During public comment, John Glover urged the committee to distribute fuller materials ahead of special‑project meetings. "I did not see an attachment whereby I would know what we were going to be addressing," Glover said, asking for an "envelope of information" so attendees can prepare substantive input.
No formal motion or vote was recorded during the presentation. Committee members heard the presenters’ rationale—safety, neighborhood reconnection and modest economic uplift—but did not take a final vote or direct specific next steps on the pilot during the session. The committee’s next procedural step was not specified in the record.
The presentation included references to community lectures and pilot work across neighborhoods; presenters described the initiative as pilot-scale and community-driven rather than a prescriptive engineering plan. The committee may consider the presenters’ recommendations at a future meeting or ask staff to return with cost estimates and specific site proposals.
