The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City

05/26/2026

Oklahoma City continues to serve as a regional hub in energy innovation as Canadian clean technology company, Kathairos Solutions, selects the city for its U.S. headquarters.

Kathairos made its decision with the help of OKC’s proximity to customers and partners, as well as our region’s concentration of energy leadership, including local access to oil and gas regions and companies.

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05/20/2026

In April, City Council approved the final plans for the new MAPS 4 Clara Luper Civil Rights Center. The new 17,694-square-foot facility will include exhibits highlighting OKC’s civil rights history, especially Clara Luper’s legacy in ending segregation across Oklahoma. It is slated to serve as an educational, community and tourism resource for the city.

Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center as part of MAPS 4. MAPS 4 includes $17.2 million for the construction of a new interpretive center and community gathering space.

05/14/2026

OKC’s skyline is growing!

From breaking ground on the new Continental Coliseum to the demolition of the old Myriad Convention Center to several new restaurants joining downtown OKC, the next several years will be filled with exciting new changes.

There's a lot of construction and new projects happening around Oklahoma City. Here are some of the ones we're watching right now.

05/05/2026

Boulevard Place, a long-anticipated housing development in downtown OKC, is moving forward, with construction expected to begin in the next few weeks.

Located at 20 W. OKC Blvd, near the Omni Hotel, Boulevard Place will bring 262 apartment units (including 36 apartments designated for workforce housing) to downtown. Once open, this development will help fill the city’s growing need for housing as our population continues to grow.

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04/16/2026

As the city grows, so does our need for housing options. Through a combination of private and public efforts, OKC is expanding its housing development options to provide for a wider variety of life stages and income levels.

https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/development/housing-investments-expand-affordable-options-across-oklahoma-city/?back=super_blog

04/07/2026

Unsurprisingly, Oklahoma City is garnering more national attention—the Chamber estimates around 608 million people across travel, business and industry publications are consuming content promoting the region’s attractiveness for investment and visitation. We don’t need to be told how attractive our great city is, but we’re glad to hear that the word is spreading.

https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/economy/national-media-coverage-expands-oklahoma-city-s-visibility/?back=super_blog

04/02/2026

Proposed plans to construct a new Crest grocery store by the Kilpatrick Turnpike and Lake Hefner Parkway will be heard by the OKC Planning Commission later this week.

At an estimated 105K square feet, if approved, the new grocery store will be part of the new market landscape growing surrounding the upcoming destination sporting goods store, Scheels.

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/business/2026/03/17/crest-foods-store-oklahoma-city-proposed-near-scheels-lake-hefner-parkway/89195228007/

03/31/2026

Staff at the Alliance for Economic Development of OKC are preparing for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) awards next week. Several developments on which we have partnered are recognized. On Friday, March 27, development leaders across Oklahoma will gather for the 12th annual ULI Awards to celebrate several of our region’s most notable, new landmarks.

https://journalrecord.com/2026/03/17/uli-awards-quality-placemaking-okc-2023/

03/17/2026

A new power generation facility near Tinker Air Force Base—one of the largest employers in the state—recently opened and is supporting the region’s long-term job growth. Like many of the recent developments near Tinker, this is strengthening the region’s future as a leader in the aerospace industry.

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03/10/2026

AAR has completed a major expansion of its aircraft maintenance facility at Will Rogers World Airport. This project adds more than 80,000 square feet to AAR’s Airframe Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility, and is expected to support more than 200 full-time jobs, drawing in skilled technicians and workers to Oklahoma City.

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