The transition advisory board, the group tasked with producing a final transition report, first met Jan. Anthony 'Tick' Williams (Advisory Board Member)Ĭommunity partners committee members will work to expand violence reduction efforts and implement education initiatives that build relationships between city government and community partners.Įconomic development committee members will examine how the city can attract and grow new jobs retain existing jobs and how to grow small business in the city.The committee will also work to provide information on how technology could improve the effectiveness of government and improve interactions between residents and government. The technology committee is tasked with making recommendations as to how Shreveport will take its first steps in becoming a 'smart city.' Topics of discussion include how broadband internet would impact the city.

The quality of life committee will: examine national practices and other approaches to help more Shreveport neighborhoods develop affordable housing reduce litter and blight and provide other services to residents with a focus on youths, seniors and the disabled. The entertainment committee will: look at other cities that have created successful entertainment districts suggest improvements in parking, food and beverage accessibility and determine if additional policies and ordinances may be needed to accomplish their goals.

The infrastructure committee will offer recommendations that review: funding and best practices for city street repair infrastructure decay and how to better use the city's transportation assets.

The Universal Mirror by Gwen Perkins