By Nick Sommer

“MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are looking to purchase the former Coca-Cola Bottling and Distribution building and Ouachita Candy Company building on Walnut Street in hopes of revitalizing downtown Monroe.

John Campo, Jr., of Campo Architects, shared his thoughts Tuesday, October 26th, at the city council meeting. Campo says, “The most important part of this project is about keeping the spirit of the people of Monroe at the center of this revitalization. you can congregate you can celebrate, have a new years eve celebration, a Fourth of July celebration. It gives the city a pulse, a heartbeat, a center.””

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