The city’s MAPS 4 projects are progressing swiftly, showcasing exciting developments. Below are some of the latest updates of current ongoing projects in Oklahoma City. MAPS 4 UPDATE – PROJECTS IN MOTION
DIVERSION HUB GROUNDBREAKING Officials broke ground on the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub project in October, marking the start of construction for a $19 million, 35,575-square-foot facility on Linwood Boulevard. Designed by Rees Associates and built by Wynn Construction, the new building is set to open in 2026. Diversion Hub is a multi-agency network established in 2020 that has supported over 10,000 individuals affected by the criminal legal system. Mayor David Holt expressed how Diversion Hub reflects the quality-of-life projects present in MAPS 4. “About 70% of MAPS 4 dollars are going to human needs and neighborhood needs all across the city, and it’s really meeting a different definition of quality of life that more directly reaches a much broader swath of the community,” Holt said. MAPS 4 Advisory Board Chair Teresa Rose described the Hub’s work as “lifechanging and lifesaving,” noting the need for a larger facility to continue this impact. The new space will include expanded offices, meeting areas and program rooms for services like case management, justice navigation, recovery support, employment assistance and more. The facility will also feature artwork funded through Oklahoma City’s 1% for Arts program, including a glass sculpture titled "Our Words are Wings” by Detroit-based artist April Wegner and two large paintings by Tulsa artist Ebony Iman Dallas and Los Angeles artist Floyd Strickland. Sue Ann Arnall, Diversion Hub Board of Directors chairperson, noted that Diversion Hub is becoming a In October, officials marked the groundbreaking of the new MAPS 4 Diversion Hub building, with construction expected to be completed by 2026.
ANIMAL SHELTER UPGRADE Oklahoma City’s current animal shelter, located on SE 29th Street, has operated since 1966 and is now undersized and outdated, unable to meet the needs of a growing population. To address this, a new state-of- the-art facility will be constructed in two phases on the same site, with an estimated total budget of $42 million. The new 68,000-square-foot shelter will provide a range of updated features, from dedicated veterinary and surgical areas to larger kennels and welcoming spaces for adoptions and visitors. The first phase, beginning in late 2024, will see the construction of a new main building with expanded capacity to handle both routine and emergency intakes, while also providing a safer, more comfortable environment for animals and visitors. The second phase includes demolishing the existing shelter and adding a new barn for livestock, along with improved parking and landscaping. The upgraded shelter aims to provide better care, boost adoption rates, and create a more inviting space for the community to connect with adoptable animals. Oklahoma City is set to receive a new animal shelter facility, with construction scheduled to begin before the end of the year and expected to be completed within 18 months.
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