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Welcome to The Alliance News, where we share updates, success stories, and insights that shape Oklahoma City’s future. As we work to coordinate land, incentives, and development tools in partnership with government and private stakeholders, this space keeps you connected to what’s happening across our community. We’ll highlight new projects, partnerships, policy shifts, and ways you can engage—so you can see how we’re building progress together.

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Statement from Cathy O'Connor about Homeland grocery store in Northeast Oklahoma City
“New developments are always exciting announcements. But this isn’t just any new development. It represents a turning point for a part of...
Aug 26, 2019


Boulevard opening creates new development opportunities
(via ok.gov/ODOT) Monday’s opening of the Oklahoma City Boulevard was the next step in the grand vision for the aesthetic and economic...
Aug 21, 2019


Students find new Pathways
The first day of school on Monday brought some exciting changes to Oklahoma City Public Schools. Many students were navigating the halls...
Aug 14, 2019


Innovation District to have positive impact
Last week, the Land Use and Strategic Development Plan for the Oklahoma City Innovation District was introduced. The plan addresses key...
Aug 7, 2019


Website connects developers, businesses, investors
Opportunity zones represent a new way to invest in the Oklahoma City renaissance. This week, we are unveiling the website...
Jul 31, 2019


Retaining, recruiting talent fuels growth
Oklahoma City is a great place to live – we all know it. And now there’s a bigger push to let the rest of the world know. The Greater...
Jul 23, 2019


Tackling an important reform issue
Leaders in central Oklahoma have made significant progress on criminal justice reform in the past few months. In May, Oklahoma County...
Jul 17, 2019


Art investments bring dividends
Oklahoma City has been hard at work creating a sense of place with public art. Thanks to the 2009 initiative that requires 1% of the...
Jul 9, 2019


Celebrating a historic milestone on Bricktown Canal
If you lived in Oklahoma City before the Bricktown Canal opened in 1999, you know that Bricktown was a very different place. The first...
Jul 2, 2019


Oklahoma City hosts Arabian Youth Nationals
This summer brings several important horse shows to Oklahoma City. We just wrapped the weeklong National Reining Horse Derby. We’ll host...
Jun 25, 2019


Another opportunity to give input on MAPS 4
MAPS 4 is already shaping up to be a different election. Last fall, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt made an open call where citizens could...
Jun 18, 2019


Juneteenth Celebrations Important to Oklahoma City’s Culture
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announceme
Jun 11, 2019


Two honored for urban revitalization
Oklahoma City has been blessed with a handful of visionary leaders whose big dreams and unique talents have brought to life some of our...
Jun 4, 2019


Historic buildings contribute to progress
When we talk about the transformation of Oklahoma City, we often talk about new commercial and residential developments taking place...
May 28, 2019


Balance of retailers boosts economy
ne look at the Costco parking lot and you can see that retail is an economic driver – from the development and purchase of real estate to...
May 21, 2019


Leaders recognized for commitment
The Dean A. McGee awards are one of my favorite recognition events. Named after Oklahoma business leader Dean A. McGee, who championed...
May 14, 2019


Small businesses make a big impact on economy
This is National Economic Development Week, an initiative of the International Economic Development Council to increase awareness of...
May 7, 2019


Summit explores ways to create vibrant downtowns
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership and International Downtown Association are hosting the 2019 Economic...
Apr 30, 2019


Brookings report highlights economic success
When economic success is measured on a national scale, factors such as U.S. gross domestic product, expanding jobs, falling unemployment,...
Apr 23, 2019


Spring events bring people, connectivity
Spring in Oklahoma means changing weather, spring flowers and the start of many outdoor festivals and events. Some are ongoing throughout...
Apr 17, 2019
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