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Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Resident satisfaction with Oklahoma City as a place to live continues to surpass the national average, according to the results of this year’s resident survey.
08/30/2016 12:49 PM
MAPS 3 Downtown Convention Center’s first preliminary design images released
The first preliminary design images of the MAPS 3 Downtown Convention Center reveal plans for a sleek and modern building maximizing natural light and views of downtown.
08/23/2016 4:09 PM
EMBARK Launches New Spokies Bikes & Stations
EMBARK launched major upgrades to the Spokies bike share system this week by adding 50 new Trek bikes to the fleet and joining the national BCycle network.
08/19/2016 3:27 PM
EMBARK wins national award
Oklahoma City recently received the highest recognition in the U.S. for a public transit system.
08/17/2016 4:09 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Aug. 16, 2016
Updates on water rights, special events, the Wheeler District and the economy.
08/16/2016 10:13 AM
Momentous Water Rights Agreement Reached by the Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, State of Oklahoma and City of Oklahoma City
The Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, the State of Oklahoma and the City of Oklahoma City announced today that they have reached a water rights settlement, which will be presented to Congress for final approval.
08/11/2016 3:00 PM
Oklahoma City to host regional EPA stormwater conference
Oklahoma City will host a regional conference this fall that will help communities continue to reduce pollution draining into natural waterways. The 2016 Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Stormwater Conference is set for Oct. 2-6 at the Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City Hotel.
08/08/2016 2:06 PM
Public input sought on planning land use near transit stations
Oklahoma City has a unique opportunity to plan how land gets used around proposed transit stations. The public is invited to a planning session on Tuesday, August 30.
08/04/2016 10:12 AM
Officials break ground on new Capitol Hill Library in south Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City and Metropolitan Library System officials broke ground Wednesday on the new Capitol Hill Library, which will serve as a community focal point in south OKC for decades to come.
08/03/2016 11:18 AM
Special election set for Jan. 10 on fire union’s collective bargaining agreement
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to call a special election on Jan. 10 to choose a contract with the fire union for fiscal year 2016-17.
08/02/2016 5:16 PM
Oklahoma City’s July sales tax summary
The July sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were down 1.4 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.9 percent.
08/02/2016 2:30 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Aug. 2, 2016
Special election, MAPS 3 Trails, OKC Streetcar, trash and recycling improvements, equestrian trails, Bricktown zoning and code changes, sales tax and more.
08/02/2016 10:43 AM
2016-17 Youth Council takes office
Eighteen OKC high school students took office as members of the 2016-17 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service.
08/02/2016 9:16 AM
Civic Center hosts inaugural PREPARE FEST for emergency safety Aug. 20
Being prepared and knowing what to do during an emergency can make a life-or-death difference for your family. Learn how to stay safe from potential emergency situations during PREPARE FEST – the City of Oklahoma City’s first emergency preparedness festival.
07/28/2016 4:45 PM
Modern streetcar brand strategy revealed
EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.
07/27/2016 4:26 PM
Cigarette waste recycling stations coming to downtown Oklahoma City
Cigarette waste recycling stations will soon be available for downtown residents, employees and visitors thanks to a partnership between the City's Office of Sustainability, OKC Beautiful and Downtown OKC, Inc.
07/27/2016 10:34 AM
MAPS 3 Newsletter: July 2016
Updates on every MAPS 3 project.
07/27/2016 9:53 AM
Oklahoma City announces new General Services Director
City Manager James D. Couch announced today the selection of Paul Bronson as General Services Director.
07/22/2016 11:16 AM
Public invited to discuss gym additions for four elementary schools
The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools (OCMAPS) Trust is hosting community meetings in August to discuss new gymnasium additions at four elementary schools.
07/21/2016 8:58 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: July 19, 2016
Updates on MAPS 3 Trail, MAPS 3 Public Park, MAPS 3 Convention Center, grants for social services, the Abandoned Building Coalition and more.
07/19/2016 10:30 AM