“We all pulled different elements of places, restaurants, bars and music venues that we’d seen around this country and international,” Colton told Oklahoma Gazette. “Never was there something with all-in-one. It was a challenge and an opportunity, with a big bet made on Oklahoma City.”
Laura Eastes
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Oklahoma City Council and Omni Hotels & Resorts move ahead on convention center hotel
Last week, the Oklahoma City Council approved an $85.4 million public financing agreement with the luxury hotel chain.
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Frontier Airlines returns to OKC
The budget airline will offer nonstop flights to Denver, Orlando and San Diego by the end of the year.
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Study finds adverse childhood experiences affect health and behavior
Nonprofits and a state representative are bringing presenters on ACEs and their impacts on Oklahomans to the Capitol for an interim study.
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Planned apartment building makes use of one of OKC’s small spaces
Architect Rand Elliott wanted to create a residential building and community unlike any other in the city.
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Rezoning application hints at the end of Classen Circle favorites
Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores filed the rezoning application, but many city residents are against the possible changes.
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Sept. 12’s election will include propositions for improvements to infrastructure
Oklahoma City voters could deliver a $730.5 million investment for roads through a combination of proposed sales and property taxes
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Historic Capitol Hill’s ongoing revival includes improving the arts in the district
Renovations to structures like Yale Theater will usher in the next wave of change.
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Community advocate Kendra Horn seeks to represent central Oklahoma in the U.S. Congress
Horn wants to use her position to support middle-class families, strengthen access to health care, ensure quality public education and support small businesses.
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Vietnam War memorial to be installed in OKC park
The Vietnamese-American Community of Oklahoma City and Metropolitan Areas and the City of Oklahoma City install the monument in Military Park on Saturday.