OKC’s Capitol Hill leaders juggle costs, slow progress, protecting community culture
Growth in Historic Capitol Hill/Calle Dos Cinco in OKC has been slow in the view of some but leaders say that has been to protect the culture it represents.
First-time buyers in OKC facing uphill battle for ‘starter homes’
Young, prospective homebuyers looking for the perfect “starter home” in Oklahoma City are facing stiff, possibly unbeatable competition.
Oklahoma stands to lose hundreds of low-income homes by 2030
With low-income regulation periods expiring and a strained housing supply inflating to meet demand, Oklahoma could soon see a major loss in affordable homes.
Planned downtown soccer stadium gets expanded budget, complex funding
The long-planned Downtown stadium - part of 2019's MAPS 4 package - has recently seen its budget nearly doubled, its proposed size increased, and its expected location shifted.
Oklahoma County calls for land acquisition proposals for new jail
January 27, Oklahoma County issued an RFP for acquisition of land for a new jail approved in a bond vote in 2022.
Affordable housing dev in OKC hamstrung by red tape, credit competition
Developers are often blamed for not providing enough affordable housing. But, there are government policies that are slowing the process.
Urban Land Institute names 2022 Okla Impact Awards finalists
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Oklahoma announced the finalists in seven categories of the 2022 Oklahoma Impact Awards.
OAK development in NW OKC touts public transit, walkability
Developers are excited about their 20-acre OAK development at NW Expressway and Penn. But adding a 20-acre development poses some challenges for the city.
Massive-scale OKC building devs raising skylines, questions
OKC’s profile and skyline are being raised by massive-scale building development projects, primarily aimed at sports, entertainment, and recreation.
OAK dev’s live music plans surprise, concern city leaders
Developers for OAK in NW OKC have added a more intensive plan for outdoor entertainment than was in their original concept presented to the City of OKC in 2019.
Oklahoma’s housing crisis focus of Okla Legislative interim study
The housing crisis in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma will be addressed in an interim study by OkC House Rep. Mickey Dollens in the fall.
Increased demand, few sellers in OKC heats up market for homebuyers
Increased demand for real estate combined with decreased supply of sellers has created scarcity in the Oklahoma City metro.
City Council approves ‘miracle’ project for affordable neighborhood
A new City of OKC project will expand affordable housing in the city and provide an example for future neighborhood development plans.
Complex affordable housing crisis on display across Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- What began as an obvious and growing concern about the need for affordable housing opportunities for Oklahoma City’s increasing...
Neighbors feel betrayed as OKCPS preps demo of historic building
Oklahoma City Public Schools has decided the old administration building at 900 N. Klein must come down. Neighbors feel betrayed.
