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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.

Alliance News


Old service station gets new heartbeat
Northeast Oklahoma City residents will have greater access to health care and other services and amenities thanks to a collaborative...
Oct 10, 2017


Boathouse District moves onward and upward
This week the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation will be celebrating with friends and donors for reaching their fundraising goal to honor...
Oct 3, 2017


Programming drives success
Have you seen the pumpkins of all shapes and sizes being unloaded and arranged at the Myriad Botanical Gardens? The Myriad Gardens...
Sep 26, 2017


Revitalization Across Oklahoma City
Once an empty, expansive parking lot, the northeast corner of Couch Drive and Lee Avenue is now occupied by residents living in The...
Sep 25, 2017


Intercity visit brings ideas, inspiration
Intercity visits are a great way to get new ideas, expand our vision for our own city and learn from other cities’ successes and...
Sep 19, 2017


OCURA reports revitalization
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority recently released its 56th-annual report, which highlights the authority’s efforts over the...
Sep 12, 2017


Say yes to better streets, safer city
On Sept. 12, Oklahoma City voters will be asked to make a reinvestment in our city through three critical bond and sales tax initiatives....
Sep 6, 2017


Bringing life to underused space
Red Andrews Park is one of several parks in Oklahoma City that are getting makeovers. Earlier this month, civic leaders broke ground on...
Aug 29, 2017


Reading, writing and business
For most college students in Oklahoma, this week marks the beginning of the fall semester. While the thought of college often evokes...
Aug 22, 2017


The Economics of Public Art
Public art enriches our lives and community in many ways. It is one of a few expressions of art that is created for everyone --...
Aug 21, 2017


Report shows increase in jobs, wages
Recently the city gave an update on its efforts to address the stated priorities of our City Council, one which is to encourage a robust...
Aug 15, 2017


Program attracts companies to OKC
Recently, Oklahoma City has been competing with cities in Kansas and Missouri for a new manufacturing facility for a large water bottling...
Aug 8, 2017


Owens selected for LOKC 36
Michael Owens, community development director for the Alliance for Economic Development for Oklahoma City, was recently selected for...
Aug 7, 2017


Public art enriches Oklahoma City
On Tuesday, the City Council approved the agreement for a public art installation outside of the new municipal courts building on Couch...
Aug 1, 2017


OKC hosts Arabian Youth Nationals
This week the Arabian Youth Nationals are taking place at State Fair Park. This is one of the many national and international equine...
Jul 25, 2017


Hotel will maximize economic impact
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council approved a redevelopment agreement with Omni Hotels for a headquarters hotel to be built and opened...
Jul 18, 2017


OKC steps it up for walkability
One of the hallmarks of successful, beautiful cities is walkability. Walkability – the measure of how friendly an area is to walking – is...
Jul 11, 2017


Scissortail Park will spark development
Breaking ground on the MAPS 3 park and officially naming it the Scissortail Park is a vision turned reality for many Oklahoma City...
Jul 3, 2017


School properties makes the grade for revitalization
Abandoned school buildings can serve new purposes in communities, long after the students have left the classrooms. A school...
Jun 27, 2017


Much to celebrate at the Oklahoma River
This weekend, a crowd of more than 20,000 people will gather in the Boathouse District for the 6th annual Stars & Stripes River Festival....
Jun 20, 2017
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