Downtown Hammond, Louisiana

Downtown Hammond became a pilot of the Louisiana Main Street program in 1984, becoming one of the first 4 Main Streets in the state. In 1986 the Downtown Development District Authority was passing and in 1987 the community voted yes to the DDD receiving a millage of property taxes to fund commerce and development in the district.

At the Downtown Development District (right at the center of town on Thomas Street and Railroad Avenue!), we focus on arts & entertainment, beautification, economic vitality, events, merchant support and community health in order to make Downtown Hammond as "happening" as possible.