The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced the Douglass at Page Woodson apartment community as one of only three winners of the 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards. It is the nation’s most coveted and prestigious preservation award, bestowed on projects that demonstrate excellence in execution and a positive impact on the vitality of their towns and cities. The Douglass at Page Woodson was developed by Colony Partners and SCG

It is still more than a month before the Oklahoma City Streetcar system officially begins service, but we are already seeing its economic impact. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently presented the results of an investment impact analysis of the streetcar system to the City Council. The analysis evaluated public and private investment within a three-block impact zone since the route was proposed in 2011. The analysis was conducted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and

Oklahoma City’s Metropolitan Area Projects program, known as MAPS, is admired by cities nationwide. Our city is regularly visited by representatives and officials from other cities who want to understand the secret of our success. The answer is not one particular thing. It is the combination of many things, including the proper funding mechanisms, transparency, excellent project management and ongoing public input. The original MAPS, MAPS for Kids and MAPS 3 projects have bee

For nearly six decades, the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority has been working with city planners, private developers and residents to revitalize Oklahoma City. OCURA’s recent annual report highlights some of the most visible transformations in the Core to Shore Project Area. The Omni Oklahoma City Hotel recently broke ground on its 605-room, AAA Four-Diamond hotel adjacent to the new OKC Convention Center. OCURA acquired the land, helped to facilitate private and public

On Monday, Omni Hotel leadership, along with city officials and city leaders, officially broke ground on the beautiful 605-room Omni Oklahoma City hotel set to open in early 2021. As we stood on the empty site south of the Chesapeake Energy Arena, it was inspiring to hear Mayor David Holt talk about how the Omni will play a significant role in the continued transformation of our city. Peter Streble, president of Omni Hotel and Resorts, shared details about the hotel interiors