Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana Cement Plate Sculpture

Apparently, this piece has ceramic plates and dishes that were excavated from old neighborhoods in Shreveport. Shreveport is proud of its history, and they're celebrating the people with this piece located downtown. The patterns are intricate, and the colors are pleasing. What do you think Shreveport is trying to say with this piece?

Shreveport, Louisiana. Downtown Cement Sculpture with Old Plates (Unsure of the original title)