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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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reflecting on alliance's impact
As the year winds down, it is often a contemplative time to take stock of the past year and see how we’ve progressed. The Alliance for...
Dec 30, 2015
a year of growth
In the past year, Oklahoma City has experienced a great many accomplishments. The city decided on a location for the new convention...
Dec 23, 2015
new plaza developments
As Oklahoma City’s districts continue to develop, renovate and bring new infrastructure to the area, they welcome more local retail,...
Dec 16, 2015
okc central chat features alliance president
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer took questions from readers in today's OKC Central Live Chat. He was joined by Cathy O’Connor, president...
Dec 15, 2015
support local economies for holidays
The holiday season is a time for us to celebrate family, friends and share our support for one another. For many that means purchasing...
Dec 10, 2015
looking forward to 2016
As the year winds down, Oklahoma City can proudly reflect on all that it has accomplished and gear up for future projects. This year...
Dec 2, 2015
skyscrapers show iconic progress
Downtown looks nothing like it did 20 years ago. Through MAPS projects and many other development efforts, downtown Oklahoma City has...
Nov 25, 2015
versatility and density
In this day and age, learning to be versatile and multi-task is a necessity. Multiuse is the new buzzword. This goes for technology to...
Nov 18, 2015
okc parking purview
Oklahoma City continues to expand and improve its infrastructure, development and amenities. Residents and visitors are able to enjoy...
Nov 11, 2015
office development reaches completion
Good infrastructure is always a need for any city. Oklahoma City is planning on adding several skyscrapers to its skyline. While those...
Nov 4, 2015
okc picks center site
Careful planning and consideration can produce great results. Through several site studies, committee discussions, expert input and...
Oct 21, 2015
residential space grows in okc
Throughout this past year, there have been several new developments in Oklahoma City’s residential space. Many of these, such as the Lift...
Oct 15, 2015
okc is a winner
It doesn’t take long when looking across Oklahoma City to find development and revitalization in progress. Just last week, the Myriad...
Oct 13, 2015
ward 7 talks economic development
Ward 7 Councilman John Pettis Jr. held a town hall meeting at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church in northeast Oklahoma City on Sept....
Oct 7, 2015


economic development discussed at ward 7 town hall
Ward 7 Councilman John Pettis held a town hall meeting at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church in northeast Oklahoma City on Sept. 29....
Oct 6, 2015
business boom in bricktown
There are a number of new renovations taking place throughout Oklahoma City, and Bricktown is no exception to this trend. With plans for...
Sep 30, 2015
fostering development
Community involvement is essential in city development. Having neighborhood residents’ input about what they would like to see in their...
Sep 23, 2015
ocura's success
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority recently released its 54th-annual report, and it verified what residents of the city have known...
Sep 16, 2015
dedication pays off
by Cathy O'Connor via The Journal Record: September 9, 2015 Oklahoma City’s retail market is booming. Major chains are coming to the area...
Sep 9, 2015
why retailers choose okc
Retailers consider many factors when choosing a new location. Demographics, density and growth are major influences on site research, and...
Sep 2, 2015
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