As the new year begins, Oklahoma City is set for exciting growth. While several districts have recently completed major developments, many others are on the brink of new projects to further enhance the city’s vibrancy and drive expansion. The Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership (DOKC), a key nonprofit supporting the city’s growth, has played a crucial role in many of these developments. Behind the scenes, DOKC manages the Downtown Business Improvement District, which works to ensure the city’s districts meet the growing demands of the economy, helping attract visitors, residents and retailers while aligning with a unified vision for the entire downtown area. OKC’S 2025 DEVELOPMENTS PROMISE MAJOR GROWTH ACROSS KEY DISTRICTS MAPS 4-FUNDED PALOMAR The $42 million Palomar building, funded through MAPS 4, will be constructed on land donated by Midtown Renaissance Group—led by Bob Howard, Mickey Clagg and Chris Fleming—across from the current location at NW 11th and Hudson Avenue. Palomar, a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking, will expand its services with the new facility. It will feature 24-hour victim assistance, therapy, medical services, child services and a food pantry. Construction is set to begin this year, with the Economic Development Trust and City Council approving $1.9 million to help cover costs. The existing 28,000-square-foot office building will eventually be demolished for further development. Midtown Renaissance is also seeking $1.9 million in tax increment financing for a 309-space parking garage to serve Palomar and the Midtown area, offering 130 free spaces for Palomar clients and additional public spaces.
Construction of the garage is expected to be completed before the new Palomar building opens. ALLEY’S END Alley’s End, located at NW 4th and E.K. Gaylord, will be the largest affordable housing development in downtown Oklahoma City history. Developed by Tradesmen Architectural Studios and built by Willowbrook Construction, it consists of a pair of five- and six-story buildings to house tenants with incomes capped at 60% of the area’s median income, approximately $37,000. BOARDWALK AT BRICKTOWN Boardwalk at Bricktown, developed by Scot Matteson, is advancing with Phase 1, which includes two 23-story towers, Ruby and Emerald, above a parking and retail podium. This phase will feature 576 market-rate apartments, 140 workforce apartments and a 22-story Hyatt Dream Hotel with 480 rooms and 85 residential condominiums. A second phase will introduce Legends Tower, set to be the tallest building in the country at 1,907 feet. Matteson is partnering on the project with Brad and Randy Hogan, developers of Lower Bricktown. However, the Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing the tower’s height due to flight operation concerns based on its height, delaying construction until approval. If the tower proceeds, construction is expected to begin the first quarter of this year.
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