The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) is under fire for its failure to deliver on the ambitious “Southside Dream,” a 25-year strategic plan meant to revitalize South Monroe. At a contentious SEDD board meeting held on June 9, 2025, in…
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SEDD to consider plan to abandon Southside dream brand
SEDD’s Strategic planning committee approves website overhaul and a $5,000 rebranding effort, while chair, Tony Little suggests the 25-year revitalization plan for South Monroe should be “destroyed” A committee of the Southside Economic Development District voted Tuesday to recommend introduction…
SEDD announces mini-grants to non-profits, Dream Center funds
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has approved funding for a series of mini-grants and the renovation of the “Dream Center” on Arizona Street, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce crime, improve neighborhoods, and promote non-violent conflict resolution…
Mayor, Tony Little, clash over Ellis’ CityStart plan for blacks
Although the Monroe City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive 25 year economic plan for South Monroe, the mayor has announced Tuesday that he is starting his own plan for the Black community called “City Start. ” The mayor said the…
Southside Dream neighborhood meetings to begin Saturday
South Monroe residents are invited to attend a series of community meetings organized by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) to provide input and gather feedback on the potential model neighborhood selections. These meetings aim to engage the local community…
City goal of 1 percent to DBEs challenged by leaders
Is the city of Monroe aggressively trying to include minorities and other disadvantaged businesses in its procurements? That question was raised again Tuesday night as the council considered whether to approve a request from the engineering department to advertise for…
SEDD applies for $3 million Southside business expansion grant
SEDD preparing its Arizona Street complex to be a business training and incubator center. Plans for Southside Model Neighborhoods to be unveiled next month. The Southside Economic Development District approved plans to get proposals to develop a master plan for…