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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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Redevelopment opportunities in NE OKC
Several public and private redevelopment projects are underway in northeast Oklahoma City that offer economic revitalization and increase...
Jul 10, 2018


Site available for mixed-use development
A great deal of new development and investment is happening in and around the Central Business District. The OKC Streetcar, Downtown...
Jun 26, 2018


Progress in the Innovation District
Two recent milestones in the Innovation District indicate that we are well on our way to creating a premier global destination for...
Jun 19, 2018


Oklahoma shines on global BIO stage
About 40 Oklahoma companies joined more than 16,000 people from 74 countries at the BIO International Convention in Boston last week. As...
Jun 13, 2018


Seeing innovation through a new reality
More than 30,000 people will head to downtown Oklahoma City this week to attend the annual deadCenter Film Festival on Thursday-Sunday....
Jun 7, 2018


Champions recognized for leadership
Working with public and private entities on significant economic development projects, I have the privilege to know many people who work...
May 29, 2018


Streetcars taking a spin
If you are in or near downtown Oklahoma City you may see the streetcars moving around on the tracks beginning this week – just not filled...
May 22, 2018


Brownfields turn green with EPA funding
This fall the Oklahoma Brownfields Conference returns to Oklahoma City. This event, known for setting brownfields standards nationwide,...
May 15, 2018


Working together for economic success
This is National Economic Development Week, an initiative of the International Economic Development Council to increase awareness of...
May 8, 2018


Downtown growing pains
We have several significant development projects being constructed downtown that are causing disruption – a change in venue, routes or...
May 1, 2018


Oklahoma City’s rite of spring
It’s the end of April and you know what that means: It’s time for our city’s own particular “rite of spring” – the annual Festival of the...
Apr 24, 2018


The Oklahoma Standard for future generations
Thursday marks the 23rd anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building – a day that changed our city and the entire...
Apr 17, 2018


Development opportunities in Core to Shore
It took the relocation of a major interstate and the vision of Oklahoma City leaders to seize the opportunity for the area of downtown we...
Apr 10, 2018


Closing streets to open up OKC
Encouraging people to use alternative transportation such as biking, walking and public transit has been an active goal of Oklahoma City....
Apr 3, 2018


Fulbright students explore innovation
Late last week Oklahoma City hosted more than 100 international Fulbright grant recipients for an enrichment seminar sponsored by the...
Mar 27, 2018


Celebrating OKC’s urban garden
This week the Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge celebrates its 30th anniversary. The organization is hosting a public open house...
Mar 20, 2018


Healthier trails ahead for OKC
Oklahoma City is making great strides toward building a healthier and active community through new walking and biking routes. Last week,...
Mar 13, 2018


Living it up downtown
Did you get a chance to see the Downtown Home Tour last weekend? If so, then you got a glimpse of what it’s like to live in the heart of...
Mar 6, 2018


OKC closer to getting a Costco
For years, Oklahoma City residents have wanted a Costco close to home. Currently, fans of the membership warehouse store must drive to...
Feb 27, 2018


Districts add culture, history, economic impact
Something that makes Oklahoma City an interesting place to live and visit is our unique districts. These areas of the city have high...
Feb 21, 2018
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