As we were first to report in August 2016, the board of the state fairgrounds commissioned a study by consultants Populous to determine the feasibility and cost to construct a new multi-purpose facility to replace the aging Jim Norick Arena.
Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid received notice from a member of the board of the First Christian Church of Oklahoma City, 3700 N. Walker Ave., that the church property was under contract to a buyer who would only complete the purchase on the condition that existing buildings including the iconic sanctuary be demolished.
84 Hospitality Group, proprietors of Empire Slice House, Goro Ramen, Revolucion and Ponyboy, have released more information about their latest venture coming soon to the Paseo District.
A federal judge handed down a 5-year prison sentence Thursday to Greg Lorson, the former CEO of Edmond-based TEEMCO, as punishment for a $3.5 million tax embezzlement scheme.
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Last September, the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority (OCURA) issued a request for proposal to develop 2.3 acres at SW 10th and Harvey, adjacent to what will be the lower portion of Scissortail Park.
Since acquiring Classen Curve and Nichols Hills Plaza from Chesapeake Energy in early 2014, national developer and shopping center manager Washington Prime Group has systematically brought scores of new national and regional retailers and restaurants to Oklahoma City.
Plans for a tunnel from Bricktown to Santa Fe Station could be used at a later time but are now delayed in favor of enhancing current routes to the facility and the entertainment district.
Martinez Tires on the northeast corner of NW 23rd and Robinson has been sold and adjacent properties are experiencing renovation as one of the last eyesores in the Uptown corridor is set for significant upgrades.
The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum is accepting bids through Jan. 7 to complete the facility, 659 American Indian Blvd., near the Boathouse District.
Plans have been submitted for the Petroleum Club to construct a new deli and take all 3,561 square feet of retail space in the north parking garage at BOK Park Plaza.
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority (OCURA) is set to approve a developer for a key downtown parcel on the southeast corner of NW 4th and Shartel.
REI has issued a press release announcing their first store in Oklahoma, a 23,000 square foot l0cation in Belle Isle Station, fomerly occupied by Babies"R"Us.
Law firm Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters and Webber is set to renovate the historic building at 400 N. Walnut and relocate from downtown Oklahoma City.
Steel is rising for the new home for Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center and now design plans have been revealed for studio space on that same campus at NW 11th Street and Broadway Avenue.
OnCue Express, the booming Stillwater-based convenience store chain, is looking to continue its aggressive push into the Oklahoma City market with its first location in the urban core.
While the city considers an ordinance to address homesharing businesses like Airbnb, HomeAway and Vacation Rentals by Owner, an amendment will be voted on that places much stronger restrictions on two exclusive neighborhoods.
Work has started to relocate the ever-popular Ludivine restaurant a few blocks away, from its current location at 805 N Hudson Ave. to a more visible location on NW 10th Street which will directly front the new streetcar route when it starts to roll later this year.
As the new owners of Classen Circle ready for renovations to the historic Donnay Building, long-time tenant Drunken Fry closed its doors on Friday night will plans to soon reopen at a new location.
Building on the great reception of their first location and experience with 23rd Street as a district, the proprietors of the popular Cajun Corner in far Northwest Oklahoma City are set to start construction on an ambitious new site in the ever-growing Uptown district.
As OKCTalk was first to report, Bird electric scooters were quietly dropped in and around downtown Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, without notice or official permitting.
After setting all-time traveler records in 2017 and with summer numbers up more than 10% from the previous year, Will Rogers World Airport is set to move forward with an ambitious and sweeping expansion.
A development group out of Tulsa is seeking to rezone property between NW Expressway and NW 50th west of Pennsylvania Avenue with the goal of creating a 5-story mixed-use development.
Oklahoma Contemporary Museum, with a temporary showroom on-site and their permanent new home well under construction, is set to bring a large-scale public art display to a neighboring park in Automobile Alley.
Carvana is planning to construct a new facility in north Oklahoma City which will include a multi-story vending machine that will dispense cars to local buyers.
A newly-formed development group headed by Rachel Cope recently purchased a key building in the Paseo with the intention to renovate for new retail space and a restaurant and bar.
Although these items will not be in the public domain until Friday when the agenda is posted for Tuesday's City Council meeting, OKCTalk has obtained two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) regarding the matters we first reported on Monday (follow the link for more details).
OKCTalk has learned the city will soon ask City Council to approve a $22.5 million sale of the Santa Fe parking garage to BancFirst and Continental Resources. Also, the city is working with local developer Don Karchmer to build another garage directly to the east, on the other side of the railroad tracks in Bricktown.
Plans have been submitted that show the intention to build a soccer stadium and related facilities as a part of the Chisholm Creek development on the south side of Memorial Road between Pennsylvania and Western.
The Social Order Dining Collective operators of the Jones Assembly, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Texadelphia and Seven47 in Norman have come to an agreement with the City of Oklahoma City to operate the cafe in the under-construction Scissortail Park.
Having been closed since June of 2012, the Tiffany Apartments at 5505 N. Brookline very near NW Expressway and May Avenue is finishing a complete renovation and is almost ready to welcome new tenants.
The Paseo is one of Oklahoma City's first urban districts, blending arts and culture and eclectic businesses and surrounded by an interesting mix of housing of all types.
Many remember Molly Murphy's, the heavily themed restaurant on south Meridian that featured waiters in character and a 'salad car' made from a vintage Jaquar automobile.
A popular cafe and plant shop are set to become the first commercial tenant in the West Village development directly east of the Jones Assembly and add a general store.
As we reported on May 4th, the Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City dealership had very recently relocated to a new facility near Edmond, leaving behind several structures and holding lots.
In what would be the first private development along the under-construction MAPS 3 Scissortail Park, a former transmission shop is set to be transformed into a one of a kind bar restaurant with a heavily emphasis on craft beer and a desire to create a community space in this burgeoning downtown area.
Last week, one of only two remaining downtown car dealerships relocated to a new site near Edmond, leaving Volvo to carry on the Automobile Alley heritage; and that operation will soon move as well.
After bold plans by Falls Events Center seem to have fallen through, the building they purchased at 108 E. California on the Bricktown Canal has fallen into foreclosure.
After decades of very little ambitious challenge in Central Oklahoma, 7-Eleven is getting another serious competitor as Iowa-based Casey's General Store is set to enter the Oklahoma City market.
As OKCTalk was first to report, plans are well underway to bring a huge Amazon fulfillment center to an area just to the east of Will Rogers World Airport.
Omni has submitted design plans for their proposed 605-room convention hotel which will be reviewed by the Downtown Design Review Committee on May 17th.
Plans have been formally submitted to the Downtown Design Review Committee for the proposed office building at NW 6th and Broadway in Automobile Alley.
The sleeping giant that was the Paseo Arts District which for years sat relatively idle as other urban areas such as The Plaza and Midtown received considerable attention is suddenly buzzing with activity.
On Tuesday, City Council authorized plans being put out to bid for $21 million in enhancements and expansion of the Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in northeast Oklahoma City.
Sitting at the far southwest corner of the Bricktown Canal, the historic Case Plow Building has been receiving a methodical renovation and soon its prominent water tower will get something completely new to Oklahoma City.
It was late 2012 when Native Roots opened in the Level apartment complex and it represented the fulfillment of a long-held goal of many downtown advocates: the first truly urban grocery store in Oklahoma City in decades.