Is your city Shreveport?

The Strong Towns' community shows what Allendale has in common with their own towns.

Top Story, Shreveport, WIlson, Urban RenewalKea WilsonFebruary 24, 2017

A Local Commissioner on how Shreveport's I-49 Project Affects his District

Commissioner Steven Jackson shares his thoughts on the I-49 project, the impact of Shreveport's existing inner city highways and what makes Allendale a special neighborhood.

Shreveport, Top Story, Urban RenewalRachel QuednauFebruary 21, 2017local government, page highlight

The History of Urban Freeways: Who Counts?

The only problem this highway project seeks to solve is, "How do we move more vehicles through Shreveport?" The perspective of residents whose neighborhood would be destroyed by the highway seems to count for nothing.

Urban Renewal, ShreveportDaniel HerrigesFebruary 21, 2017history, white flight, race, page highlight

Show us the impact of urban highways in your city

Use the hashtag #MyCityisShreveport and tell us about the impact of urban highways in your city.

Shreveport, Top Story, WIlson, Urban RenewalKea WilsonFebruary 20, 2017

#UsedToBe Hightlights

This week, we asked you to help us mourn the effects of urban renewal by sharing photographs of urban renewal sites in your city. We received close to 100 submissions from across North America. Here are some favorites.