Shreveport Residents Unite To Tackle Neighborhood Cleanup

Dozens of people showed up to help with the cleanup in the Highland Neighborhood in Shreveport. This was part of Mayor Tom Arceneaux's Block by Block initiative. It's a neighborhood-based strategy to combat blight and revitalize distressed areas across Shreveport.

The mayor tells KEEL News this effort "is the result of an intensive planning and leadership effort led by a team of city and community leaders selected by Mayor Arceneaux to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative—a global program that helps cities design more effective public policy."

The work started on June 21 in the Ingleside neighborhood. Highland was next on the list.

Here Is the Rest of the Schedule:

• July 12 – Queensborough
• July 26 – MLK
• August 2 – Cedar Grove
• August 9 – Allendale
• August 16 – Pines Road
• August 23 – Stoner Hill
• September 6 – Southern Hills
• September 13 – Mooretown
• September 20 – Broadmoor

READ MORE: Councilmembers Not Happy They Were Left Out of the Process

Mayor Arceneaux says “this isn’t just a short-term fix; it’s a fundamental change in how Shreveport addresses neglected and vacant properties. The work our team has done with Bloomberg Harvard has been extraordinary, and this initiative reflects the best of what’s possible when we align our people, our data, and our purpose.”

City Attorney Marcus Edwards is leading the charge in this initiative and if you want to help or have questions, you should contact his office at 318 673-5200.