Justin and Jenna Brooks bought in early on the idea that downtown Bethany is set to explode into the next bustling district within the Oklahoma City metro. Their shop, You and I Apparel + Gifts, has entered its second year of business nestled into a strip with good walkability and plenty of parking flanked by […]
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OKC leverages federal dollars to expand affordable housing options
The new federal budget plan puts those funds — and the revitalization they bring to the metro — in jeopardy.
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First semipermanent parklet is installed in Bricktown
The parklet was recently moved to the north end of Mickey Mantle Avenue.
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City approves cost share program to repair sidewalks
The council budgeted up to $100,000 for the program that began July 1.
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Commentary: What rivalry?
Without uniting these cities on important issues, we might lose our ability to put our state on the map in a positive light.
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Downtown’s paradox: How growth, change impacts walkability, travel
While downtown has come a long way in its quest to move beyond the automobile, recent decisions by developers and city leaders show the car is still king.
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Dozens of bike racks and a few bike repair stations are coming to many of the city’s most popular urban districts.
Dozens of bike racks and a few bike repair stations are coming to many of the city’s most popular urban districts.
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Creating safer bike, pedestrian crossings a top priority
Many of Oklahoma City’s urban neighborhoods have stepped up their efforts in recent years when it comes to biking and pedestrian infrastructure. However, moving from one community to the next by bike or foot remains challenging, especially when having to cross Classen Boulevard. “How do we start rethinking Classen?” said Jon Dodson, who lives near […]
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Walk this way
“Along with the trail system, [sidewalks] probably touch more neighborhoods and more parts of the city than any other MAPS 3 project,” Cornett said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to mark the completion of phase 1 of the sidewalk project. “If you look at these sidewalks, I think they exceed expectations, which is continuing the […]
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Growing pains
Some neighbors are also pushing back on two new restaurants planned for 23rd Street that they say could cause traffic issues on the residential streets close to the growing commercial district north of downtown. “We are all for responsible development, but we cannot live somewhere that [has] constant late-night noise and can’t take the loss […]