City requests feedback on Downtown OKC Strategic Development Plan

Published on August 06, 2026

The City of Oklahoma City invites residents, business owners, employees and visitors to review the draft Downtown Strategic Development Plan and share feedback before it is finalized.

The plan provides a long-term vision for downtown's growth and strategies for transportation, public spaces and livability, housing and economic development.

The public can review the draft plan and submit comments at vision.okc.gov/downtown-strategic-development-plan through Aug. 30.

"This new Downtown Plan presents a generational opportunity to set a compelling vision and to collectively work toward its accomplishment," Planning Director Geoff Butler said. "It has been a privilege working alongside so many dedicated people during this process. Our community has momentum and an excellent track record of accomplishing big things. I look forward to working with community members and leaders to help move downtown Oklahoma City to its next stage."

The planning area generally includes Downtown and Bricktown, bounded by the Oklahoma River to the south, Western Avenue to the west, NW 13th Street to the north and Interstate 235 to the east.

The plan includes strategies to improve connectivity and mobility, add high-quality open space, support redevelopment, increase residential density with services and shopping opportunities, and make downtown more attractive to tourists. It also aims to ensure future development is thoughtful and complementary, building on the success of past and future investments.

The planning process was led by the City's Planning Department along with many other downtown stakeholders, including the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance for Economic Development. The strategic planning effort has created an implementable vision to build on downtown's momentum while addressing long-term opportunities and challenges.

Community feedback will help shape the final plan before it is presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption.

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