May brought the completion of three quality of life infrastructure projects funded by the Better Streets, Safer City bond program passed by voters in 2016. CITY UNVEILS THREE PROJECTS FUNDED BY BETTER STREETS, SAFER CITY BOND PROGRAM
concession stands with restrooms, children’s play areas and spectator seating. “It is so exciting to see this latest phase of Woodson Park’s development,” Parks and Recreation Director Melinda McMillan-Miller said. “These new amenities add to the successful Wendel Whisenhunt Sports Complex to the west of Interstate 44 and will allow residents to play on top quality sports fields for generations.” ALMONTE LIBRARY Replacing a popular, and well-used temporary location, the new Almonte Library is open at 2727 SW 59th St. The temporary location opened in 2011 while Southern Oaks Library was being renovated and became so popular that a new $6.6 million library was included in the voter- approved Better Streets, Safer City Bond program. The new library is more than 20,000 square feet, nearly double the temporary location. It features a Makerspace, podcasting studio, drive-up book drop, shaded outdoor space for story time, playground equipment and more. The library’s collection includes more than 40,000 books, magazines, DVDs and other forms of media in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. The building also features two large artworks by local OKC artists. Metropolitan Library System CEO Larry White, Ph.D., said. “As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that libraries are more than just repositories of books; they are vital community spaces that promote literacy, foster lifelong learning, and provide equal access to information for all. The Almonte Library embodies our commitment to inclusivity, digital access, and the preservation of knowledge, serving as a beacon of enlightenment and empowerment for generations to come.”
PASEO STREETSCAPE Oklahoma City’s historic arts corridor received a $4 million facelift with a streetscaping project, focusing on improving the district’s walkability and ADA access by replacing sidewalks, repaving streets and upgrading handicapped parking. The project also includes new benches, trash cans, bike racks, message boards, streetlights, landscaping, irrigation and added pet waste stations. “We are so excited to celebrate all the stakeholders involved who made this project possible and appreciate the funding we received from the City,” Paseo Arts Association Executive Director Amanda Bleakley said. Funds from the Better Streets, Safer City bond program were also used to install water and electrical infrastructure to support festivals held in the district, including the Paseo Arts Festival, a popular Memorial Day weekend event attracts thousands of people annually. WOODSON PARK One of Oklahoma City’s original parks, Woodson Park, received a significant upgrade with a new athletic complex at 3403 S May Ave. The $13-million Athletic Complex includes six lighted diamond fields, four lighted rectangle fields, two
Mayor David Holt celebrates significant milestone for south OKC during The Almonte Library opening, a voter-approved Better Streets, Safe City Bond program.
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