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