Britton District celebrates completion of $6.6M investment

As featured in the Journal Record

This week, Oklahoma City’s Britton District is celebrating the completion of a $6.6 million investment in the main corridor’s streetscape and infrastructure improvements. On March 27 at 11 a.m., the district will welcome OKC Mayor David Holt to lead a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the east corner of Francis Avenue and Britton Road. Then, on March 29, Britton District is inviting everyone to District Day Fest, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate as a community the revival of the district.

This $6.6 million investment was an endeavor to create a more walkable and enticing neighborhood and to improve safety and accessibility while preserving the character of the area. The improvements include better signage, new sidewalks and bike lanes, improved ADA access, and increased benches, trash cans and bike racks.

District Day Fest will include a one-mile Food and Fun Run, live music, a local vendor market, street entertainment and activities for all ages. The Food and Fun Run will feature food and drink stations for runners of all ages and abilities every quarter mile.

Located in northwest Oklahoma City between Waverly Avenue and Broadway extension, this revitalization project has been a product of the entire community’s hard work. These street enhancements, funded through the 2017 Better Streets, Safer City bond election and MAPS 4, were shaped by input from local property owners attempting to reenergize the historic corridor.

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