What are they building over there? How to access maps and details of construction and development in Bossier City and Parish
Plus — A new 'blueprint' for City and Parish growth to be developed.
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What are they building over there? How to access maps of construction and development in Bossier City and Parish
If you’re wondering what’s being built in your neighborhood, the City of Bossier City has a new tool you’ll find interesting.
On the City’s website, a public map portal has a development and construction tracker. The map tracks proposed and completed construction projects in the City and the Parish, with photos, time-to-completion estimates, and other details.
The tool allows you to search new private developments, city capital improvement projects, and even LADOTD roadway projects.
Our visit to the site revealed many details missing from major projects, such as the Jimmie Davis Bridge and the I-20 rehab, but the project map’s zoom-in feature is impressive.
Here’s an example showing the Canes Landing development.
How to access the tracker:
Visit bossiercity.org
Open the Departments menu
Select Public Map Portal
Choose Development and Construction Tracker
The map portal also has some other features you may find interesting, including:
A general reference map shows school districts, zone areas, government boundaries and trash pickup routes and days of collection.
A biodiversity map revealing plants and animals in your neighborhood. It appears you have to create an iNaturalist account to access it.
A zoning map that reveals the prevailing zoning laws for any property. You simply put in the address.
And a flood zone map.
A parks and recreation map under construction will show the city’s parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities.
A new ‘blueprint’ for City and Parish growth to be developed
A new, comprehensive plan on how to manage the growth of Bossier City and Parish is soon to be underway.
The Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is preparing to launch a major update of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code (UDC). The MPC says it will be “a major long-range blueprint for how our community will grow, develop, and thrive.”
Halff, a Shreveport-based infrastructure consulting firm, has been selected as the consulting partner to lead the effort.
“From neighborhoods to commercial corridors, housing to infrastructure, parks to mobility, this collaborative process will help shape Bossier’s next chapter — and community engagement will be essential every step of the way,” the MPC said.
The MPC will soon announce additional details, including opportunities for public input and a project timeline.
New Bossier City pickleball facility offers a sneak peek
If you’ve traveled in cities with a location, you may have seen the television commercials featuring Drew Brees promoting The Picklr. It’s a national chain of indoor pickleball courts, and a franchise location is set to launch in the Boardwalk soon.
The local development recently posted some photos on social media of the ongoing renovation to the facility it will occupy. The previews do not disappoint. The Picklr has a clean, modern aesthetic, with sound baffles above each court to dampen the sound for a better play experience. Locker rooms have showers with impeccable details in the tiling.
The Picklr promises to be a go-to facility for local players. No opening date has yet been announced.
Bossier Sheriff’s Training Academy graduates Class 34
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office proudly announced the graduation of the 34th class of the Bossier Sheriff’s Training Academy following a ceremony held on November 14, 2025.
After 16 weeks of rigorous instruction, the cadets have officially earned their Louisiana P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification and are now prepared to begin their careers as law enforcement officers.
Throughout the intensive training program, cadets developed the knowledge and skills essential for policing. Course instruction included legal procedures, weapons qualifications, physical fitness, non-lethal force options, officer survival techniques, and a wide range of additional law enforcement obligations.
Sheriff Julian Whittington congratulated the graduates, noting the commitment required to complete the program. “These men and women dedicated themselves to 16 weeks of tough training, and they have proven they are ready to serve and protect our community.”
Louisiana State Senator Adam Bass served as a distinguished guest speaker, offering his sincere thanks and congratulations to the members of the 34th class.
The Training Academy Staff is comprised of Academy Director Capt. Matt Gaydos, Lt. Robert Teague, Lt. Josh Cathcart, Sgt Joey Bowen, Sgt. Drew Harris, Sgt Chad Gauthier, Corp. Lynette Avery, Corp. Matthew Bertrand, Retired Asst. Chief Bruce Teutsch, Retired Capt. Al Langley, Retired Capt. Kenny Viola, Retired Captain Steven Joe, and Administrative Assistant Dana Brossett.
The following recruits were presented with the following awards for excellence:
Physical Fitness Award – Nathan Busby, Bossier Sheriff’s Office
Firearms Proficiency Award – Christopher English, Bossier Sheriff’s Office
Academic Award – Justin Epps, Bossier Sheriff’s Office
Honor Graduate – Vanessa Tungui – Bossier City Police Department
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Training Academy’s 34th P.O.S.T. Academy Graduating Class
Benton Police Department: Christopher Michael Ackerman
Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office: Kolby Layton Shiers
Bossier City Police Department: Makenzie Michelle Brewer, Ryan Andrew Johnson, Vanessa Priscilla Tungui
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office: Zachary Seth Alexander, Nathan Lane Busby, Christopher Dennis English, Justin Durrell Epps, Jr., Jared Andrew Frazier, Kayleigh Marie Jackson, Colton Wade McCoy, Garrett Michael Pablo Pierce, Megan Michelle Rasmussen, Willow Izabella Sanders, Justin Nathaniel Starr, Casey Aaron Willis, Matthew Charles Yates
Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office: Ronald David Sanderson, III
Louisiana Tech University Police Department: Skylar Diego McElroy
Ruston Police Department: Emily Paige Floyes, Amauri Nariel Keys
Springhill Police Department: Andrew Clark Evans, III
Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office: Raegan Marie Wallace
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