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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A fresh Strong Towns update on controversial I-49 proposed build through Allendale with comments from local Shreveport leaders on both sides of the issue. Watch Allendale neighborhood leaders and those who want the highway built through Allendale.
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THE RULER OF THIS WORLD CAN DO WHAT EVER HE WANT TO DO 👀 👀 👀 👀 👀LOOK AROUND🤷🏾‍♂️

Mildred Blow here is where i founded the video , check out this page

This!!! Reconnecting people to jobs and businesses that were cut off by interstate highways built in the '50s and 60s to separate people from opportunities. #AllendaleStrongAtlanta has been awarded $157M to reconnect the street grid of its Downtown, which was disrupted by the construction of the interstates in the '60s. This "Stitch" project will connect residents to jobs, transportation, parks, and more.
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