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mayor’s message

In December 2017, the City of Denham Springs adopted Denham Strong, a community based
Long Term Recovery Plan in response to our devastating flood of August 2016. This process
created a blueprint for the recovery of Denham Springs. A high priority project identified in
Denham Strong is the revitalization of our Historic Main Street. By purchasing a key property
asset in the center of downtown, the Old Capital One Bank building located at 116 N. Range Ave,
the City directly invested in advancing this recovery project.

In order to acknowledge the multiple civic uses at this site, the City engaged in a targeted
design charrette led by two local architects, Rex Cabaniss and Nelson Sanchez. This process
allowed key stakeholders to identify ways to leverage this property to enhance the Main Street
experience. Over time, our vision is to implement the strategies identified in this Action Plan to
boost economic development by attracting residents and visitors to our unique downtown.

I want to thank all the citizens, business leaders, partnering agencies, stdents and staff who
participated in creating this Action Plan. I look forward to continuing to implement the vision
created by Denham Strong.

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