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.
The city’s MAPS 4 projects are progressing swiftly, showcasing exciting developments. Below are some of the latest updates of current ongoing projects in Oklahoma City.
MAPS 4 projects are progressing quickly, with several key initiatives in the implementation plan launched in recent months to enhance community infrastructure. The most recent project, highlighting improvements to neighborhood connectivity in the Innovation District, was approved in early September with a vote on final plans from the Oklahoma City Council.
Scissortail Park, a transformative 70-acre urban greenspace in the heart of Oklahoma City, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a new event, the Core to Shore 5K, on Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This milestone event commemorates the park's role in connecting downtown Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma River, a vision realized through the MAPS 3 initiative.
A new 3.3-mile bike lane is now open in Northeast Oklahoma City, offering cyclists a safer and more convenient way to navigate the area. The route connects the Capitol View, Springlake and Culbertson neighborhoods with key local resources, including Metro Tech’s Springlake Campus, Homeland grocery store and the MAPS 3 Community Health, Recreation and Wellness Center.
Oklahoma City has earned a spot on Fortune's list of the 50 best places for families to live in the U.S., celebrated for its affordability, family-friendly environment, and diverse recreational opportunities. From its thriving economy to its rich Western heritage and ongoing infrastructure improvements, Oklahoma City has become an attractive destination for those looking to start a career, raise a family, or simply enjoy a high quality of life.
