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5 days ago
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North downtown development project ‘Alley North' in motion after groundbreaking
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A new development intersecting three major areas of downtown Oklahoma City is officially in the works after a groundbreaking Thursday morning. Everything from retail, restaurants and more is the idea coming to NW 13th Street and Broadway Avenue. LOCAL NEWS: Lightning strikes transformer at OKC Fairgrounds' new coliseum It was an empty lot for decades according to Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, but it's now the site for the vision you see in the renderings. 'We're going to turn this into something really exciting,' Holt said. The transformation plans involve about a dozen or so acres on the northern edge of downtown. The development is being dubbed Alley North and a groundbreaking Thursday morning set it in motion. Officials with the Oklahoma City based real estate developer Pivot said this will be a popular junction connection Automobile Alley, Midtown and the Innovation District. 'Alley North is set to become a mixed-use walkable neighborhood that includes the new Guernsey headquarters, an executive office building, boutique hotel, retail fronting Broadway all centered around a public park,' Candace Baitz with Pivot Real Estate said. Holt said empty lots have been a blight since downtown areas were demolished in the 1960's and 1970's. LOCAL NEWS: Thunder NBA Finals berth highlights Oklahoma City's rise as a 'big league city' 'I'm just always so happy when I can be a part of a groundbreaking or a ribbon cutting where we turn in one of those empty lots or surface parking lots into something beautiful, something productive for the city,' he said. Design firm Guernsey will also have their headquarters in a multi-story building there as well. There's two large open patio areas on that building that they want to be open for community use outside of work hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-04-2025
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Oklahoma City leaders approve joint resolution for 2028 Olympics
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Tuesday, city leaders approved a joint resolution that outlines Oklahoma City's commitment to make sure it's ready to stage the 2028 Olympic canoe slalom and softball competitions. Advertisement 'This sets the tone for the future and gives our partners, city staff, everybody, a sense of comfort and a sense of direction as we move into the next exciting three years,' said Mayor David Holt. LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma chefs, restaurant named James Beard Award finalists The most notable part of the measure approved by the City and Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, is a $34.5 million financial guarantee that OKC will follow through with hosting the events. 'The only way that [money] would go to L.A. is if we said, 'Oh, my goodness, we can't host the events that we're saying we're going to host,'' said Councilman Todd Stone, Ward 4. Advertisement The Mayor described it as a 'bit of an insurance policy.' 'That is not a check we ever expect to write, but it is one, it is an amount of money that we will need to set aside to back up our word,' said Holt. LOCAL NEWS: Second Ronald McDonald House coming to NW OKC in 2026 The resolution also included a commitment from Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority that they will provide the necessary venues, like RIVERSPORT and Devon Park. They're also promising to keep up maintenance, make improvements and provide essential services like security, public safety, and transportation. Advertisement 'Some of the things that are included in this joint resolution with PPA making these commitments are pretty basic,' said Holt. 'But we've never made that statement here officially from this horseshoe.' The LA28 Olympics kick off July 14 and run through the 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Oklahoma City.
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26-03-2025
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OKC Will Rogers Airport to offer direct flights to Cancun this winter in 'historic' move
If you're planning a winter getaway, add Cancun to the list of spots. OKC Will Rogers International Airport will soon add its first international flight in a "generation" with a nonstop flight to Mexico, officials announced Wednesday. The flight will fly direct to the Caribbean Sea border city weekly from November 8 until April 4, 2026. Mayor David Holt said that adding the first international flight out of Oklahoma City is a historic moment for the city. 'This milestone is a testament to our city's renaissance, as well as a reflection of our willingness to invest in ourselves. This would not have been possible without the vision of our airport leadership to construct the necessary facilities and their persistence in marketing this opportunity to the carriers. Our gratitude to them, as well as American Airlines," Holt said in a press release. The flight, operated by American Airlines, will run each Saturday. 'American Airlines is a great partner, and we appreciate their support of OKC and our community. We are nearing completion of our customs facility, which will allow this new international service to become a reality. This type of new international nonstop service elevates OKC to a new level and offers our travelers another quality-of-life improvement," Airports Director Jeff Mulder said in a press release. Tickets will go on sale starting March 31. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC airport will now offer direct flights to Cancun this winter
