By Cheré Coen
“With the addition of 5 Louisiana Cultural Districts between them, along with recent recognition for their Main Street districts, the duo defines revitalization.”
Downtown Monroe
MYARKLAMISS - “Downtown Monroe meeting to raise grant” →
By Latrisha Parker
“On NBC 10 News Today, community leaders discussed phase 2 of the strategic plan to date and requested public comment on the plan’s ongoing development.”
Read MoreTHE OUACHITA CITIZEN - “Monroe to host Rollin' on the Riverfront” →
By the Ouachita Citizen
“The city of Monroe plans to host Rollin’ on the Riverfront at the Monroe River Market Sept. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of Phase 2 of the strategic plan for redevelopment in downtown Monroe. This event is an opportunity for the community to come together and share their ideas for downtown.”
Read MoreTHE OUACHITA CITIZEN - “Monroe Hosts Strategic Plan Design Camp” →
By the Ouachita Citizen
“The city of Monroe hosted a strategic plan design camp last week to give student the opportunity to participate in the creation of the strategic plan for downtown Monroe.”
Read MoreMONROE NEWS-STAR - “Monroe Kids Help Design New Downtown Area Day Camp” →
By Ian Robinson
“The City of Monroe and Campo Architects held a free interactive design camp Friday at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids got a chance to imagine the future of downtown through activities such as drawing, modeling building, and diagramming.”
Read MoreSTATE OF THE CITY MONROE - “Phase 1 Master Plan Findings & Appendix” →
By State of the City Monroe
“The completion of Phase 1 of the Downtown Monroe Master Plan is a true example of community-based economic development and placemaking. This plan will provide the foundation needed to make Downtown Monroe an even more exciting and inviting place for the community to gather and a true destination for visitors.”
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MYARKLAMISS.COM - "City of Monroe adopts revitalization plan for downtown" →
By Nick Sommer
“MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are looking to purchase the former Coca-Cola Bottling and Distribution building and Ouachita Candy Company building on Walnut Street in hopes of revitalizing downtown Monroe.”
Read MoreTHE OUACHITA CITIZEN - "Roy Heatherly: This is Monroe's time to win" →
By Roy Heatherly
“At the August 10th Monroe City Council meeting, our forward-thinking Monroe City Council approved a request from an equally forward-thinking Mayor Ellis to enter into a professional service agreement with a New Orleans architectural firm, Campo Architects, led by John Campo.”
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KNOE 8 NEWS – "Monroe city council selects architect for downtown project" →
“MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Last week, the Monroe city council approved the Campo Architects firm to compile a master plan for downtown. They are utilizing the economic and administration fund to pay for the $120,000 project.”
By Charles Burkett
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