In December 2001, downtown business people, property owners and civic groups (the "Downtown Stakeholders") 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.

The Plan recognizes that urban environments are dynamic districts that evolve through constant change. It guides rather than controls what will happen.  Both public and private sectors are called upon the play key roles, acknowledging commitment from both are vital to downtown's success. 

The economic vitality of downtown Oklahoma City is crucial to the success of the entire city, indeed to the state of Oklahoma, and the Plan sets forth a vision of cooperation and accountability, moving development strategies from idea to reality.

The Planning Commission, on May 8, 2003, unanimously approved an amendment to the Oklahoma City Comprehensive Plan 2000-2020, by adopting and including the Downtown Oklahoma City Strategic Action Plan 2010.

Download a copy of the plan (Adobe Acrobat file, 27.6 MB)