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Ties strong between Wayne and Michelle Coyne, Oklahoma City's 16th Street Plaza District
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 (210 reads)

As the 16th Street Plaza District prepares to honor resident rock star Wayne Coyne and artist wife Michelle Coyne with its annual “Pioneer Award,” two questions emerge: What took so long, and which came first, the Coynes or the Plaza District?

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Interview with Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett on the Power of Downtowns
Thursday, July 19, 2012 (202 reads)

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett talks healthy lifestyles, MAPS and how we brought new life into the heart of our city.

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Developer of The Hill in Oklahoma City's Deep Deuce seeks to build more for-sale housing
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 (203 reads)

At a time downtown for-sale housing is assumed to be a dead market, the developer of The Hill is seeking to proceed with more construction after selling every available residence built to date. The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority on Wednesday will consider a request by Bill Canfield to move forward with construction of a previously suspended building and development of more housing along Russell Perry Avenue just south of Central Avenue.

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Garage is proposed for Oklahoma City's Midtown and Automobile Alley
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 (218 reads)

The Hotel Marion, one of downtown Oklahoma City's oldest buildings, may soon be renovated as part of a proposal to use tax increment financing to build a garage that would serve Automobile Alley and Midtown.

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Exit Stage?
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 (168 reads)

After rejecting two proposals to put downtown’s Stage Center to use, the nonprofit organization that owns the unique building has decided to put it up for sale.

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Oklahoma City University secures deal to buy former Central High for law school
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 (197 reads)

Oklahoma City University's law school is one step closer to moving downtown after signing a letter of intent with American Farmers and Ranchers Mutual Insurance to acquire the historic former Central High School.

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Downtown Oklahoma City is alive and thriving
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 (167 reads)

Even with all the crazy Project 180 construction, the detours, the debates over future development, how can one not fall in love with downtown Oklahoma City?

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Has Harden’s price risen?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (139 reads)

James Harden made the U.S. Olympic basketball team, which certainly is great for the status of the Thunder and Oklahoma City, not to mention Mr. Harden himself. But will Harden’s inclusion on the exclusive squad eventually cost the Thunder? Does being an Olympian — being grouped with the likes of LeBron and Kobe and Durant and CP3 — drive up the price tag for Harden’s next contract?

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History of Oklahoma City Police now on display in Bricktown
Monday, July 2, 2012 (196 reads)

Bricktown's newest attraction is a history exhibit on the Oklahoma City Police Department on display at 219 E Main Street.

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Developers seek to convert MidTown's Osler Building into a boutique hotel
Thursday, June 28, 2012 (203 reads)

The Midtown Renaissance development group is seeking $1.1 million from downtown's tax increment finance district to assist in conversion of the Osler Building into a 60-room boutique hotel.

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