Allendale Strong is a group of citizens, working together to renew our community Relationally, Economically, and Environmentally


SWEPCO Park, catalyst for continued Allendale Neighborhood Renewal.

OUR VISION

AllendaleStrong empowers our community of willing citizens, and shares our knowledge and experiences with other neighborhoods, enabling each to grow to potential wholeness.

Allendale Has Value

because of its…

Rich History
Proximity to Downtown Shreveport
Resilient People
Get to know us
because of…
RacismSystemic racism is inherent in the pattern of destroying Black neighborhoods with cut through interstates nation-wide
Harm CausedFreeways are the underlying culprit to systemic issues impacting education, community, policing, and unhealthy living conditions. Interstates don’t improve cities but make them poorer.
Recent ExamplesCommunities have been reconnecting for decades when interstates are removed. Recent regional examples include NOLA advocating for removal of interstate over Claiborne Avenue, and the super popular Klyde Warren Park in Dallas

Now is the perfect time to invest in the people of Allendale

What we are DoingSmart investments to power smart neighbors
AllendaleStrong is leading the way with these three initiatives…
Corner Store Food Co-opA great display of Allendale neighbors investing in the needs of their own community
SWEPCO ParkImprovements & Fundraiser - to further enhance the neighborhood and add value and quality of life investments for its residents.
Business Boulevard Growing/empowering the Allendale people in their capacity to lead and participate in the investment from the boulevard project

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Friday morning at Government PlazaThe Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments, Inc.’s (“NLCOG”) Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee and Board of Directors will meet on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the Government Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The MPO Transportation Policy Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. with the Board of Directors meeting at 9:30 a.m. or immediately following the MPO Transportation Policy Committee. For further information, or for requests for special assistance due to a disability, please contact the office of NLCOG at (318) 841-5950 or public_comments@nlcog.org.

The agendas are available on the NLCOG website at www.nlcog.org.
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