Bricktown continues to thrive as OKC’s entertainment district
Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods.
Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater celebrates the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Championship victory as a defining moment that reflects OKC’s momentum, national recognition and the community-wide vision that made it possible.
Oklahoma City received international attention last month with a feature in The Economist, one of the world’s most widely read news magazines. Published under the headline “Oklahoma City has been reborn, 30 years after the bombing: Basketball is only the beginning,” the article frames the city’s recent NBA championship as part of a much larger story.
Oklahoma City has issued a call for artists to create a permanent sculpture marking the 100th anniversary of historic U.S. Route 66.
Mayor David Holt appeared in recent national interviews with the New York Stock Exchange and Forbes to discuss the rapid growth of Oklahoma City and its current role on the national and international stage.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt was featured in Smart Cities Dive in an article titled, "How an Oklahoma City sales tax fuels the city’s ‘renaissance.’" The article explores the transformative impact of Oklahoma City’s MAPS initiative, particularly MAPS 4, which has been pivotal in the city’s progress.
The Oklahoma City Council has approved final plans for a new, modern animal shelter as part of the MAPS 4 initiative. The new 69,602-square-foot facility will replace the current OKC Animal Welfare shelter, offering expanded services and a significantly larger capacity to care for animals.
The Oklahoma City Council approved an agreement today for Echo to donate nine acres of land for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The land, located near South Shields Boulevard and SE 3rd Street, will serve as the site for the new venue.