Oklahoma City About
With a population of about 1.4 million, Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the country. From our vibrant downtown to historic neighborhoods and emerging districts, you can feel the momentum everywhere you go. That energy, paired with friendly faces, forward-thinking leaders and a strong, diverse economy, creates a city beloved by residents and admired by others. OKC's economic foundation keeps growing, allowing the region to thrive locally and compete globally. Public investment and large-scale projects have helped drive the city’s transformation. Today, OKC is a big-league city—and one of the best places to live, work and play. There is no city in America that is more mission-focused, united, dynamic and relentlessly focused on improvement, and it is evident everywhere. Whether you prefer the urban core or a quieter suburban neighborhood, OKC makes it easy to find your place. Here, it doesn’t matter if you show up in cowboy boots or a business suit; OKC is a place of common ground. As the “Modern Frontier,” we honor our roots while building a future centered on innovation and entrepreneurship.
ABOUT THE REGION Oklahoma’s landscape is as beautiful and diverse as its people. The state is home to the nation’s most diverse terrain, featuring 11 ecoregions, four mountain ranges and more man-made lakes than any other state. The Greater OKC region sits at the heart of it all, making it easy to explore everything Oklahoma offers. Our rich history and welcoming spirit make Oklahoma a place where anything feels possible. To learn more, visit the state’s tourism website at TravelOK. com. THE MAPS IMPACT OKC’s transformation is the result of a bold vision and community-driven progress. After a decade of economic depression in the 1980s, city leaders decided if our state did not invest in itself, no one else would. This realization created the Metropolitan Area Projects better known as MAPS. On Dec. 14, 1993, residents of OKC went to the polls and voted to approve a temporary penny sales tax to fund nine major projects. That vote changed everything. The original MAPS program funded key projects, including renovations to the convention center, fairgrounds and performing arts center. It also allotted for the construction of a downtown library, a mile-long canal, a 15,000-seat ballpark, a 20,000-seat arena and transformed a dry riverbed into what’s now the Oklahoma River. To date, more than $7 billion in economic impact can be directly attributed to the original MAPS program.
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