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MAPS 4 update: Projects in motion

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.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / October 3, 2024

MAPS 4 connectivity projects in Innovation District move forward with council approval

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.

By Lauren King
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Inside OKC / August 27, 2024

Scissortail Park marks five years with Core to Shore 5K

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.

By Selena Romero
Inside OKC / August 26, 2024

OKC expands bike infrastructure with new route in northeast OKC

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.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / August 12, 2024

OKC ranks among Fortune's 50 Best Places to Live for Families

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.

By Selena Romero
Inside OKC / June 5, 2024

The journey of Oklahoma City's MAPS 3 initiative

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.

By Selena Romero
Inside OKC / June 4, 2024

Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Pivot's ULI-Recognized Initiative for Oklahoma City's At-Risk Youth

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.

By Selena Romero & Rachel Shortt
Inside OKC / March 15, 2024

2024: A year of progress for MAPS 4

Since Oklahoma City voters approved the $968 million revitalization plan in 2019, challenges such as pandemic-related economic disruptions, soaring construction costs and crippling inflation have hindered progress on the MAPS 4 programs.

By Kelly Dexter
VeloCity profile / August 28, 2020
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