The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Black Action Fund received more than 500 proposals, which were then narrowed to 58 full proposals before choosing the final 27 recipients.
Boeing OKC started construction on a new high-bay addition at its facility, where the work inside is expected to create the need for more engineering positions in support of its B-52 modernization and sustainment efforts. The project is expected to be completed in 2021’s second quarter.
Restoration work on the capitol's interior is about 85% complete. The exterior renovation is finished. The entire project will be done in 2022.
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority spent more than $500 million expanding turnpikes in the Greater Oklahoma City metro. The state could get electronic tolling in 2021.
Backed by the 2017 GO bond package, construction on the Earlywine Golf Clubhouse is expected to start in early 2021. In addition to a new building, the updates include a larger, lit driving range, ideal for more entertainment-like golfing.
The Curbside Chronicle, a program of the Homeless Alliance, will open a full-service flower shop Curbside Flowers at 522 N. Classen Blvd. this August. The building will also house a classroom for Sasquatch Shaved Ice. An apparel program will join the other entities in the near future.
From demolition to glass replacement, there’s plenty happening at the BancFirst Tower site. More than 400 employees will move into the building by July 2021.
Three new national beauty and lifestyle retailers are opening just in time for summer.
