Center City East
In January 2006, the Oklahoma Health Center selected Miles and Associates and HOK to conduct a planning study to estimate and plan for growth at the center for the next 15 years.
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Consolidated Plan
The preparation of a Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a pre-requisite for receiving entitlement grant funds.
Core to Shore will provide a plan for the changes and growth that will result from the upcoming I-40/Crosstown Realignment. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has already started re-routing the existing I-40 freeway to approximately South 7th Street between I-35 and May Avenue.
In December 2001, downtown business people, property owners and civic groups began work on an action plan to make the most of the momentum generated by MAPS.
They want a downtown that's active and vibrant: things to do, people on the streets, attractive buildings and open spaces.
They looked at housing, transit, parking and urban design needs. Tourism, financing capabilities, office and commercial development, open spaces, education needs and infrastructure.
The result is the Downtown Strategic Action Plan 2010.
This 145-page study, commissioned by The City of Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Downtown OKC Inc., shows that there is currently no statistical unmet demand for a full-service grocery store in the downtown area. However, Downtown Oklahoma City’s ongoing revitalization, increasing residential base and strong potential for growth do support the case for immediate action to adopt and implement a recruiting strategy.
The American Institute of Architects SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) group who visited Oklahoma City in November 2005 has completed its report outlining possibilities for sustainable development on East Reno Avenue.
The Planning Department conducted a land use study for the North Western Avenue and North Classen Boulevard Area (NWC). This study arose from the need to identify and assess how the actual character of development in NWC is differing from what was expected in the zoning and comprehensive plan polices.
This land use plan covers the corridor along NE 23rd Street from Broadway Avenue to Interstate 35. The NE 23rd Street Corridor, covering the area one-half mile along the north and south sides of NE 23rd Street from Broadway Avenue to Interstate-35, is an area that has been the subject of several past planning studies.
The Northeast Sector Planning area includes 101.6 square miles located in the far northeastern portion of Oklahoma City. Distinguishing features within the sector include Arcadia Lake, the North Canadian River, the I-35 and I-44 interchange, and a predominant land use of rural acreage and agricultural development.
The Northwest Sector Planning area includes 100 square miles located in the far northwestern portion of Oklahoma City. This portion of the City is very active and diverse offering a variety of housing types, office space, and shopping and entertainment options. Access to this area of the City includes Broadway Extension, the Kilpatrick Turnpike, Lake Hefner Parkway, and Northwest Expressway.
While market forces will naturally attract a grocery store to this area, this report recommends and outlines a strategy for recruitment because of the difficulties associated with grocery store establishment.
The OKC Plan provides general direction to public and private decision makers as to growth, development, redevelopment, and revitalization in Oklahoma City. Specific development requirements will be contained within the City’s ordinances and regulations.
The Oklahoma City Bicycle Transportation Plan provides the framework to integrate bicycles into the existing transportation system in Oklahoma City.
In November 2004, the Oklahoma City Planning Department began a planning project to address the Southwest 44th Street Corridor from Interstate-44 to Shields Boulevard.
Southeast: The Southeast Sector covers far southeast Oklahoma City. It includes Tinker AFB and Lake Stanley Draper.
Southwest: The Southwest Sector includes far southwest Oklahoma City, plus an area on the west side of the City extending north almost to Wilshire Boulevard. It includes Will Rogers World Airport and the west side of Lake Overholser.