Oklahoma City’s initiative celebrated completion of the final MAPS 3 project with the opening of a new senior health and wellness center on South Western Avenue last week. This event marked the completion of the MAPS 3 program, an $801 million initiative funded by a one-cent sales tax collected between 2010 and 2017, aimed at improving quality of life through eight key projects.
PIVOT, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit, provides housing and support services for at-risk youth. Its innovative tiny homes and approach to addressing homelessness among young adults has gained recognition from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), which listed PIVOT as one of the top 10 projects delivering compact residential spaces that offer affordable city living options, foster community and minimize environmental impacts.
Oklahoma proudly wears the title of the Softball Capital of the World, a fitting designation as it prepares to host the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series (WCWS) at Devon Park. From May 30 to June 7, the tournament will feature eight teams competing in one of the most prestigious complexes. Tickets are still available to experience the excitement firsthand.
Calling all pop-culture, comic and sci-fi lovers! Meet your favorite celebrities and fellow con adventurers at the inaugural GalaxyCon OKC, May 24-26 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. This three-day celebration of fandom will bring costumed revelers, celebrities, panels and more to downtown Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City celebrated the grand opening of the new $6.6 million Almonte Library on Southwest 59th Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant addition to the community's resources.
The MAPS 4 Bike Lanes initiative is set to transform Oklahoma City's cycling landscape with an impressive $22 million investment. These funds will drive targeted improvements to biking facilities identified through the meticulous planning of the bikewalkokc program adopted in spring 2018, aiming to weave a comprehensive network of on-street biking pathways throughout the city.
Since spring 2020, The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City has been proactive in launching programs to boost small business recovery and resilience.
The transformation of Page Woodson School and the surrounding neighborhood in the heart of Northeast Oklahoma City has supporters planning the last phase of the revitalized area. The African American Commemorative Plaza will bring together the history of the school and the contributions of prominent cultural and community leaders.
