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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, students
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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