Local leaders will travel to Harvard for Shreveport redevelopment initiative

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has selected a group of individuals that will travel to Harvard for a city leadership training.

This is part of a new initiative to help revitalize neighborhoods in Shreveport. Local leaders selected will participate in an intensive multi-day workshop to learn the best practices from experts and city leaders across the country. Harvard School of Business and Harvard Kennedy School of Government faculty will lead discussions to help leaders come up with a redevelopment plan for neighborhoods in Shreveport.

The group has been participating in online meetings with initiative faculty and meeting
locally

for several months to prepare for the workshops at Harvard. Upon returning,
they will use a collaborative process in the community to determine and implement
targeted initiatives, working alongside public officials, local organizations, and residents
to drive meaningful progress.

Mayor Arceneaux has selected several individuals including Theron Jackson, Pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, and Group leader and City Attorney, Marcus Edwards. The Harvard City Leadership will pay for all costs including tuition, traveling, lodging, and meals.