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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


your vote has a big impact on local elections
Two important elections are coming up for Oklahoma City residents on Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14, voters will select three school board...
Feb 8, 2017


wheeler district development moving forward
The Oklahoma City Council approved a $120 million tax increment financing plan for the Western Gateway TIF District near downtown, which...
Feb 1, 2017


affordable housing and investment in okc
Oklahoma City is often touted as an affordable place to live. In 2015, Forbes Magazine ranked Oklahoma City the fourth most affordable...
Jan 25, 2017


2017 will see several MAPS 3 milestones
Last week, Mayor Mick Cornett gave an update on MAPS 3 projects during his annual State of the City address. His report highlighted that...
Jan 18, 2017


first national closer to renovation
It has been a long, circuitous path to get the First National Center in the hands of owners who will properly restore the grand building,...
Jan 11, 2017


funding education critical to economic development
Schools and economic development are interdependent in every community. Great schools have a magnet effect – attracting highly educated...
Jan 4, 2017


City Council Approves Convention Center Hotel
This week the Oklahoma City Council approved a redevelopment agreement with Omni Hotels for a headquarters hotel to be built and opened...
Jan 1, 2017


collaborating for okc's economic development
Two weeks ago, I, along with a group of Oklahoma City representatives, made a whirlwind trip to Anchorage, Alaska. The group included...
Dec 27, 2016


okc will GO forward in 2017
Is there a street that you would like repaired? Would you vote for improved park amenities or more sidewalks? Now is your opportunity to...
Dec 20, 2016


placemaking necessary for innovation district
An innovation hub has several key ingredients: stellar research institutions, an ecosystem of firms and entrepreneurs and collaborative...
Dec 13, 2016


economic diversification stabilizes okc
Last week the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber hosted its annual State of the Economy event. Several economists weighed in on our state’s...
Dec 7, 2016


continued growth means opportunity
The population of the Oklahoma City area has surpassed the 1 million mark and is expected to reach 2 million in just over 20 years. The...
Nov 30, 2016


okc's foreign-trade zone can reduce expenses
Oklahoma City is one of 230 designated Foreign-Trade Zones in the United States and competes with other major cities such as Dallas, San...
Nov 23, 2016


operators key to ongoing success of largest MAPS 3 projects
Three of the largest MAPS 3 projects hit a recent milestone. Operators were selected for the convention center, Oklahoma City Streetcar...
Nov 15, 2016


progress OKC begins first project
Progress OKC is a community development corporation recently created by the Alliance for Economic Development for Oklahoma City. Its...
Nov 9, 2016


yellow ballot impacts economic development
Oklahoma City voters are being asked to make several decisions on Nov. 8. One that is important to continued economic success is the...
Nov 1, 2016


historic renovation encourages new development
As plans for downtown Oklahoma City’s First National Center continue to develop, there is increased excitement about the final product....
Oct 26, 2016


housing near downtown park key to diversity
The Core to Shore development and MAPS 3 projects have great synergy – when we combine a park and convention center with carefully...
Oct 19, 2016


the five-year report
The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City recently hit its five-year milestone. The nonprofit was formed in 2011 to better...
Oct 12, 2016


GE example of economic development collaboration
This week Oklahoma City is celebrating with GE Global Research as they hold a grand opening for their Oklahoma City research center. The...
Oct 5, 2016
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