By Ian Robinson
“Downtown Monroe is one step closer to getting a fresh, new look. The City of Monroe completed the first phase of its master plan to revitalize the area.”
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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.”
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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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