- Jul 31, 2018
Craft beer scene brewing
Have you noticed the rise in craft beer breweries in Oklahoma City? Over the past decade, multiple breweries including Twisted Spike Brewing Co., Stonecloud Brewing Co., Anthem Brewing and Prairie Artisan Ales have entered the market alongside longtime brewmasters such as the Bricktown Brewery, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Our thirst for craft beer is reflective of the national trend. According to the Brewers Association, small and independent craft brewer
- Jul 24, 2018
The Power of 10 in placemaking
What makes a place great? Green spaces, unique buildings, family activities? The Project for Public Spaces asked this question and came up with the Power of 10. The idea is that is takes 10 things to make a place great, such as 10 activities within a district or 10 works of public art to find in a city. When I look at what Oklahoma City is offering residents and tourists right now I think we are creating our own Power of 10. A quick look at happenings in downtown Oklahoma Cit
- Jul 17, 2018
Partnership brings park to life
This Saturday is the unveiling of the newly renovated Red Andrews Park. Located at 720 NW Eighth St., the Midtown park once consisted of a municipal gym, a play area and large parking lot. The unveiling will show a different, more vibrant and interesting park due to a successful public-private partnership. The idea began several years ago when the city allocated funds to repair the Red Andrews Park parking lot and upgrade the park’s municipal gym. Residents and area businesse
- Jul 10, 2018
Redevelopment opportunities in NE OKC
Several public and private redevelopment projects are underway in northeast Oklahoma City that offer economic revitalization and increase the health and well-being of the residents in this area of the city. The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority’s recent announcement of several parcels of land available for redevelopment will further ignite growth and reinvestment in the area. The sites are generally located along and adjacent to the NE 23rd Street commercial corridor. Som
