City and Chickasaw Nation leaders gathered last month to celebrate the opening of two major projects along the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City’s Horizons District—the MAPS 4 pedestrian bridge and EMBARK’s First Americans Museum (FAM) Landing.
Historic Capitol Hill marked a milestone Sept. 24 with the ribbon-cutting for a new outdoor multicultural plaza along Calle Dos Cinco. The space, located on Harvey Avenue between SW 24th and SW 25th Streets, was designed as a hub for cultural events, community gatherings and local business activity.
Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) and Metro Technology Centers marked the opening of the new Aviation Center at Southeast High School with a ribbon cutting earlier this month. The center is among the first “flex spaces” funded through the $1 billion OKCPS bond package approved by voters in 2022.
Veterans experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City will soon have access to new permanent housing options through a MAPS 4 investment in partnership with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA).
The Oklahoma City Council has approved final plans for soccer facility improvements at C.B. Cameron Park and South Lakes Park. The projects are part of the $32.34 million MAPS 4 Parks program, which includes upgrades to soccer facilities and public space transformation.
Fairgoers can now see a new landmark at Oklahoma City Fair Park with the installation of “Bolt Tower,” a 72-foot sculpture by Jenny Sabin Studio. The city commissioned the piece as part of the MAPS 4 project.
Oklahoma City’s retail scene continues to flourish, with several exciting openings underscoring the region’s economic momentum and growing appeal as a destination for both shoppers and national brands.
Construction continues on the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, located on Linwood Boulevard between North Western and North Klein avenues. Work began in October 2024 and is expected to wrap up in 2026.
