People visiting Uptown 23rd next year will notice cleaner sidewalks and a more vibrant and attractive district, officials say. Oklahoma City Council voted unanimously last week to establish Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District, which helps the district sustain itself without constantly relying on fundraising for services. Uptown 23rd District Association was established as a nonprofit […]
beautification
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MAPS package
Oklahoma City council and mayor vote on a MAPS 4 slate tomorrow that includes all 16 proposals with formal presentations at the special meetings. Allocations are based on an estimate that the temporary 1-cent sales tax will generate $978 million in revenue. If passed by council, the package goes to a Dec. 10 vote for […]
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East End
Northeast Oklahoma City Renaissance served as a catalyst for newly formed East End Merchant Association, which continues the efforts to establish a commercial district. The goal is to transform northeast Oklahoma City into an “attractive destination that preserves the rich African American history and rekindles its vibrant cultural and economic activity.” East End was recently […]
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Project proposals
Members of Oklahoma City Council spent more than 10 hours hearing presentations on MAPS 4 proposals last week. On Tuesday, council heard presentations on Palomar Family Justice Center; parks; sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and streetlights; and Freedom Center. On Thursday, presentations were on youth centers, beautification, State Fair coliseum, senior wellness centers and an animal […]
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Meeting agendas
MAPS 4 public meetings 9 a.m. various dates Oklahoma City Hall 200 N. Walker Ave.
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Creative Oklahoma focuses on fostering Oklahoma’s creative community
Creative Oklahoma fosters innovative thinking and honors Oklahoma Creativity Ambassadors at its annual gala.
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Kirkpatrick Family Fund distributes more than $1 million in grants
Sixty Oklahoma nonprofits will use the funds for arts, education, health, social services and other outreach programs.
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Oklahoma City Adventure District celebrates BID status
The district hopes the business improvement district status attracts adventure seekers and big businesses.
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Walking Western
The plan, culminated after a months-long study, would narrow traffic lanes and increase sidewalk space throughout the five-block area of Western. Proponents say it will create more appealing public space and ease parking and pedestrian concerns. “We can make Western Avenue a better place,” said Blair Humphreys, executive director of the Institute for Quality Communities […]
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Still fancy
“Our long-term goal is to make Classen a beautiful boulevard that all of Oklahoma City can be proud of,” program manager Nicki Largent said. OKC Beautiful officially celebrated its anniversary with the Ruby Red Rendezvous dinner in August. The organization started in the 1960s as a beautification committee for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, then […]