Wright Island

Wright Island is a 58-acre planned mixed-use development along the Red River in Shreveport, thoughtfully designed to combine residential, office, retail, and recreational spaces into one cohesive community. Envisioned by U.L. Coleman III, the development reflects a long-term vision of creating a place where people can live, work, and thrive while remaining connected to one of the region's greatest natural assets—the Red River. Located along Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway between downtown Shreveport and Shreve City, Wright Island offers convenient access to major business districts, shopping, schools, and entertainment while preserving a significant portion of its natural landscape through parks, green spaces, jogging paths, and landscaped bayous.

Wright Island's story is deeply rooted in the history of the Red River. The island itself was formed in the 1830s when Captain Henry Miller Shreve constructed Jenkins' Cutoff, a canal designed to bypass the Great Raft—a massive logjam that once obstructed river traffic. This engineering feat reshaped the river, altered the growth of surrounding communities, and ultimately contributed to Shreveport's development as a commercial center. For more than a century, Wright Island remained largely untouched before becoming the site of a master-planned development that honors both the area's rich heritage and its future potential.

Guided by a comprehensive master plan and architectural design standards, Wright Island is planned to include up to 500,000 square feet of office space, 25,000–50,000 square feet of retail space, hundreds of residential units, and a variety of community amenities, all thoughtfully integrated with the surrounding environment. As development continues, the project reflects U.L. Coleman Companies' longstanding philosophy of creating timeless, sustainable communities that blend intelligent planning, natural beauty, and economic growth. Wright Island continues to evolve as a distinctive destination that celebrates the history of the Red River while looking toward the future.