Downtown Monroe Strategic Plan
Downtown Monroe has been at the center of activity for Ouachita Parish and the entire northeast corner of the state for over 200 years. From a river port to a fort, to a hub for commerce and arts, Downtown plays a pivotal role in the health and growth of the city, parish, and region. We are so excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how this survey shapes the future of Downtown. To be included in the Downtown Survey results, complete prior to November 28, 2021.
Phase 1
STRATEGIC PLAN FINDINGS & APPENDIX
The Downtown Strategic Plan will be conducted in three phases. Phase 1 was completed at the close of 2021, and the initial findings and supporting information are published in the booklet below.
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These are the latest statistics regarding the development of Downtown Monroe. These analytics are updated on a weekly basis.
LAST UPDATED: 11/15/21
Industry of Employment
Top 3 Industries:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business
Distance of Residence from Downtown
Top 3 Categories:
- 5 miles or more
- 3 miles
- within 1 mile
Frequency of Downtown VIsitation
Top 5 Categories:
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Everyday
- Yearly
- Never
Strength of Downtown
Ordered from highest to lowest:
- The people
- Affordability/Cost of Living
- Sense of community
- Density
- Education
- Culture/arts
- Diversity
- Opportunities
- Inclusion
- Safety
Recommendations for Downtown Improvements
Top 3 Categories:
- More restaurants / bars / coffee shops
- More family friendly activities
- More cultural attractions
Cultural Features of Monroe
Top 3 Features:
- Riverfront
- Special Events / Festivals
- Landmarks / Historic Sites
how participants heard of this survey
Top 3 Categories:
- Social Media
- Poster / Coaster
- Word of Mouth
Age of Participants
| Under 21 | 2.34% |
| 21-25 | 9.24% |
| 26-35 | 27.09% |
| 36-45 | 22.66% |
| 46-55 | 17.36% |
| 56-64 | 10.84% |
| 65+ | 10.47% |
Gender of Participants
Male | 41.50% |
Female | 55.44% |
Other | 0.25% |
Prefer not to answer | 2.71% |
